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Characterized by Victorian and Edwardian homes, The Beach has been a popular summer getaway spot since the late 19th century. Well-known for its kilometres of boardwalk, sandy beaches and parks, The Beach is also home to Kew Gardens, the Beaches International Jazz Festival and quirky specialty shops lining Queen Street East.

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ian cole

Sat Jul 28, 2012

Wild summer weather

With this intense weather, high winds and driving rain, we at Fixer On The Roof, see a lot of roof damage. The rain manages to find its way into any vulnerable...

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Winter Water Sun
Star Happy Spider

Mon Apr 23, 2012

A Misunderstood Slice of Paradise

The air smells like sand and sunshine. You can walk down the street at any time and find yourself admiring a perfect, aqueous vista. The waves hit the...

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The rarest kind of condo

New condos are notorious for inciting hostile community/developer relations. But in Beach...

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