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by Francis Crescia on March 28, 2013
SNOW FUN: Mibuki Wigg, left, Anna Grey, Deyen Stolte and Joseph Grey played in a large pile of the white stuff scrapped off the Kew Gardens Hockey rink.

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by Francis Crescia on February 22, 2013
TOO COLD: Given the weather it’s no surprise the Leuty Lifeguard Station is deserted.(More)
by Francis Crescia on February 22, 2013
PROMENADE: Cynthia keeps one of her four-legged friends warm in her jacket while out for a walk with her dogs.

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by Ann Ruppenstein on October 30, 2012
From lobsters to crabs and an assortment of fish, Kevin Saivo heads to the market on a daily basis to select seafood from Japan.

“It’s interesting everyday to choose different kinds of seasonal fish,” he says. “It’s always different — interesting colours and varieties.”(More)
by Francis Crescia on August 21, 2012
KEEPING COOL: Salina Baker runs water through her hair in an attempt to lower her temperature on a hot July day at the beach.

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by Karolyn Coorsh on August 10, 2012
Stephanie Hutchison was asleep in her Beach home this morning when suddenly the roof collapsed above her bed.

A large oak tree in the backyard had come crashing down during a severe thunderstorm, hitting the second-floor bedroom of her Willow Avenue semi-detached.
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by Shawn Star on July 18, 2012
The summer may be a hot one, but the music in the Beach is sure to be cool once again as the 24th annual Beaches International Jazz Festival kicks off next weekend.

“The genres of music we present will have something for everyone,” said Rico Ferrara, stage manager and talent...(More)
by Liz Campbell on November 3, 2011
The name — Bow Thai — is a little bit of fun; I hoped for equal creativity on the menu. But this little restaurant in The Beach proves to be hit and miss.

The sign outside proclaims ‘authentic Thai and Malay cuisine’ and here’s our first disappointment. The Malay food is gone as...(More)
by Sandra Bussin on June 13, 2011
This month I would like to highlight one of our community leaders. Dorothy Ottaway is one of those special unsung heroes in our midst.

Ottaway was a longstanding public school trustee. She has great presence and an engaging, warm smile. Ottaway was raised in the Beach and even met her...(More)
by Sandra Bussin on May 19, 2011
Recently, I was asked by the Town Crier to consider writing a column on local issues from the perspective of someone who has been deeply involved with the community. I accepted based on the idea that it might be a wonderful vehicle to talk about our people and neighbourhoods free from the...(More)
by Karolyn Coorsh on August 3, 2010
An autopsy has been scheduled for a decomposed body found at the foot of MacLean Avenue in the Beach around noon today.

Police at 55 Division were called to the beach area around 12:30 p.m. According to reports, the body was near the shoreline.

The body was removed from...(More)
by Joshua Freeman on June 18, 2010
What started as one family’s attempt at a better life has turned into a standoff with municipal forces over whether or not a home in the Beach should be considered for designation as a heritage property.

It began in January. Geoff Teehan, having sought the perfect lot for 18 months,...(More)
by Brian Baker on March 29, 2010
Now that seniors girls volleyball season has come to an end Humberside Huskies defender Melissa Humana-Paredes has a destination other than OFSAA in mind.

The soon-to-be graduating senior will be jet-setting around the world all in the name of beach volleyball with the Under-19 World...(More)
by Alexandra Christopoulos and Karolyn Coorsh on August 19, 2009
Several residents say they’re fighting mad and considering legal action against the city after heavy rainstorms in late July flooded their homes.  

“It was unbelievable,” said Marilyn Lake, after finding about three feet of water in her basement.  
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