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Beaches Living Guide Spring/Summer edition is Hot
Off the Press!
Distribution to local residents and businesses starts tomorrow Wednesday, May 16. It will be avalible for picking up TOMORROW after NOON at the following locations: West
- LCBO Store, 1654
Queen St. E Local Round-up: #1. Tree Please! Toronto’s trees are one of its most important natural features. In our parks, along our streets and even in our own backyards, trees beautify our city and make it a better place to live. Get a TREE for a special occasion, celebration and keep our neighbourhood GREEN! Get a Free Tree! Urban Forestry Services plants trees on City owned portion of properties in front of your home. Trees Native to Southern Ontario - The trees listed below are native or indigenous to Southern Ontario. They are an integral part of the natural environment that has evolved in this region over thousands of years.
Interested in a native tree for your backyard? LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) offers a subsidized Backyard Tree Planting Program. The service includes on-site advice on appropriate species and planting location, a 2 metre tall native tree and full planting service. Native shrubs are also available. The fee is approximately $85 to $150. INFO: for a detailed list and illustrations of trees that are both native or not native to Southern Ontario, or to order your free tree click here (PDF File) to download our residential street tree planting brochure. You can also visit City Website or call (416) 338-TREE (8733). LEAF is a local non-profit group dedicated to improving Toronto's urban forest. LEAF also hosts plant sales where native shrubs and perennials can be purchased. For more information visit www.leaftoronto.org or call 416-413-9244. |
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#3. Featured Local Businss Art, Craft, Wit and Whimsy That’s what the sign says outside Arts on Queen, an art shop that showcases mostly local artists’ work. It’s a busy Saturday afternoon, the store is crowded with shoppers, and Ellen Wagner, the owner, is behind the counter. Ellen has been an entrepreneur almost all of her life. Aside from a stint in #3. Looking ahead - What's Happening in the Beaches! Below
is a list of upcoming events in the Beaches. For event details, please
visit the online Community Events calendar:
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