Councillor criticizes Waterfront Toronto for $12,000 umbrellas

Elizabeth Church, CITY HALL BUREAU CHIEF — The Globe and Mail, Thursday, Jun. 26 20Waterfront Toronto spent $11,565 for each of the 36 pink umbrellas that dot Sugar Beach and another $529,800 for the lakeside park’s large candy-striped rocks – money spent without public scrutiny by an agency that is running out of cash, says the Toronto … Read more

Swimming in safe waters

Digital Writer, theweathernetwork.com, Renee Tratch, Wednesday, June 25, 2014  Torontonians are kicking off summer at beaches and pools across the city. But while splashing can be fun and a great way to cool off, how do we ensure that the waters we wade in are safe for us and the ecosystem?

Looking for an inclusive church where everyone’s welcome?

Thought I would share this ad I saw: Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a family-friendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10:30 a.m. Minister: Rev. Matt McKay. Info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871

Heritage of the Don River commemorated

Daily News, June 20, 2014Heritage Toronto, Toronto and Region Conservation and Waterfront Toronto will unveil two plaques to commemorate the heritage of the Don River; one recognizes the straightening of the Don River between 1886 and 1892, while the other interprets the historic lower Don River railway crossing.