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Emergency crews respond to a gas leak in The Beach
Erin Horrocks-Pope June 24, 2020 A gas leak was reported to emergency services at 48 Waverley Road around 12 p.m. this afternoon....

19-year-old man dies after being pulled from the water near Balmy Beach Club in The Beach
A 19-year-old man has died in hospital after being pulled from the water near the Balmy Beach Club on the Sunday evening.

Hundreds take part in Beachers for Black Lives March, calling for an overdue end to racism
Sapphira Charles leads the Beachers for Black Lives march from the boardwalk into Kew Gardens on Saturday, June 14, 2020.ing systemic...

Toronto Wildlife Centre pulls volunteers from boardwalk fox den due to verbal harassment and threats
As the fox kits come closer to moving on, TWC decides its time to pull volunteer after ongoing harassment and verbal abuse.

Beach resident collects over 1,300 egg cartons for Grant AME Church and Warden Woods food banks
Beach resident, Megan Stone, has collected over 1,300 egg cartons for busy food banks during Covid-19.

Man in life-threatening condition after daylight shooting in Toronto's east end - Main and Gerrard
On Wednesday, May 27, a man was shot multiple times outside Ted Reeve Arena. The daylight shooting left the victim with serious injuries.

Fox kit found dead near boardwalk den, likely killed by aggressive dog says Toronto Wildlife Centre
Erin Horrocks-Pope May 22, 2020 The Toronto Wildlife Centre reported that a fox kit was found dead in the Beach on the weekend of May...

Opinion: I was able to improve my quality of life because of the Covid-19 pandemic
Though COVID-19 has had horrible repercussions, it's important to find joy and implement this experience into the "new normal".

Murphy's Law has launched a grocery and meal-kit service for Beach residents during Covid-19
Like many businesses affected by Covid-19, Murphy's Law has adapted to the times. Now, the local favourite is offering grocery & meal-kits.

IKEA released the recipe for their iconic Swedish meatballs
Erin Horrocks-Pope | Posted April 21, 2020 Probably the only thing I miss more than a shopping trip to IKEA is the bonus of delighting in...

Beach clothing shop is now making masks after closing their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19
After closing shop, Teresa and Clem D'Souza, owners of UKDESIGNERSALE, have produced 300 masks for Michael Garron Hospital.

Toronto's Beaches Lions Club moves 2020 Annual Beaches Easter Celebration Weekend online
Erin Horrocks-Pope | Posted April 10, 2020 The annual Toronto Beaches Easter Parade is the longest running Easter Parade in the world,...

COVID-19: Beach businesses are trying to make the best out of a bad situation
Local businesses are having to make some radical changes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Beach Beat found out what restaurants are still open, so you don't have to
Quarantines and self-isolation can be so boring. Support a local business and order in tonight!

From booming to boarded: Queen Street East businesses continue to disappear
Erin Horrocks-Pope: Posted March 11, 2020 As the Beach community continues to rise in both popularity and population - why do more and...

Winter Stations 2020: Striving for sustainability
Erin Horrocks-Pope: Posted March 02, 2020 Captivating installations adorn the frozen ground of Woodbine Beach, distracting those who...
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