2018 - Birch Cliff News

15 Dec 2018

The spirit of sharing at BBNC

June 14, 2022
By Hedy Korbee
Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, Doly Begum, poverty reduction campaign, Share365

There was no shortage of holiday spirit at Birchmount Community Centre on Wednesday as dozens of people gathered to pack boxes of personal hygiene and household cleaning products to help people in our community...

25 Nov 2018

Real Estate

Stacked townhomes on sale

October 15, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
Audrey Lew, Birchcliff Urban Towns, Core Development Group, Kingston Rd. and Birchcliff Ave., Milborne Real Estate

Business was brisk last weekend on opening day of the sales presentation centre for the new low-rise stacked townhomes development located on the southeast corner of Kingston Rd. and Birchcliff Ave. The development, called Birchcliff...

12 Nov 2018

Religion

Christmas Miracles celebration

November 12, 2018
By Hedy Korbee
Avis Favaro, Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, Bluffs Food Bank, Christmas, Lloyd Robertson

By Marian Martin Retired CTV News anchor Lloyd Robertson will be our special guest reader as Birchcliff Bluffs United Church presents its 20th annual Christmas fundraiser for the Bluffs Food Bank. During “Christmas Miracles: A...

11 Nov 2018

History, News

2019 historical calendars

November 11, 2018
By Hedy Korbee
calendars, Cliffside, Fallingbrook, hunt club, Ray Cochrane

Realtor Ray Cochrane's historical calendar is quickly becoming an annual favourite, and a must-have for history buffs living in the Scarborough Bluffs. The 2019 edition of Cochrane's popular calendar celebrates the rich histories of three...

04 Nov 2018

News, Sports

Community centre $7.9 million addition

November 4, 2018
By Hedy Korbee
basketball, Birchmount Community Centre, gymnasium

The new and improved Birchmount Community Centre had its grand re-opening last week with about 200 people on hand to check out the $7.9 million addition that includes a new double gymnasium. There was...

14 Oct 2018

Arts, News

Local author falls for London

October 15, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
author, Falling for London - A Cautionary Tale, Sean Mallen

Longtime Birch Cliff resident Sean Mallen has just published his first book. Falling for London - A Cautionary Tale is the memoir of his time as a foreign correspondent for Global News, focusing on the...

02 Sep 2018

Arts, News

“Mural Lady” retires

October 15, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
Karin Eaton, Mural Routes, retirement, Scarborough Arts

By Chelsey Devito The executive director of Mural Routes, Karin Eaton, has retired after 28 years of helping beautify Birch Cliff, Scarborough and beyond with colourful murals that helped redefine public wall art. Eaton helped create...

22 Aug 2018

Bluffs, News

Fitness hub proposed near Bluffs

By M. A. McKenzie At a community meeting this summer, sponsored by Councillor Gary Crawford, Toronto parks representatives presented a proposal for a small outdoor activity centre in the green space behind the Scarborough Arts...

15 Aug 2018

News, Retail

Stylish new home decor shop

June 14, 2022
By Hedy Korbee
Caroline Pius, Kingston Rd., Luxe Home Decor

The next time you need a gift or kitchen gadget or just want to treat yourself, consider stopping by the stylish new home decor store on the northwest corner of Warden and Kingston Rd., a...

10 Aug 2018

News, Politics

Crawford and Holland on changes at city hall

October 15, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
City Council, election, Gary Crawford, Gerard Arbour, Michelle Holland, Premier Doug Ford, Ward 35, Ward 36

By Hedy Korbee A political showdown appears to be looming in southwest Scarborough between veteran city councillors Gary Crawford and Michelle Holland, who both support the provincial government’s controversial plan to cut Toronto City Council...