Hedy Korbee, Author at Birch Cliff News

25 Jul 2012

Photo of the Day July 25, 2012

October 19, 2021
By Hedy Korbee

The Photo of the Day for July 25, 2012 is an interesting shot of a convenience store on Kingston Road that sells flowers. It's interesting because the photographer has focussed on the streetscape, rather than...

24 Jul 2012

Condos, News, Sports, The Quarry

Hope fades for driving range

October 6, 2017
By Hedy Korbee
Beach Fairway, Build Toronto, driving range, Gary Crawford, golf, Mayor Ford

It looks like golfers in east Toronto will have to find another place to practice their swings. The owners of the Beach Fairway Golf Range made a last-ditch effort to avoid closure by meeting last...

24 Jul 2012

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day July 24, 2012

July 24, 2012
By Hedy Korbee

Our photo of the day for July 24, 2012 is of the beautiful bell on the grounds of St. Nicholas Church at Kingston Road and Manderly. I don't hear this bell on Sundays now and...

23 Jul 2012

City Services, Flood Coverage

Flood clean-up resources

August 1, 2012
By Hedy Korbee
cleanup, floods, mold, safety, sewers

There were some questions at last night's meeting regarding the health and safety aspects of cleaning up after a flood, particularly when your house is contaminated with raw sewage. We've heard many stories about people who...

23 Jul 2012

History, Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day July 23, 2012

October 19, 2021
By Hedy Korbee

Anybody remember this building? The Photo of the Day for July 23, 2012 is a shot of the old Taylor Memorial Library, before it was torn down in 1984 to make way for the newer...

23 Jul 2012

Flood Coverage, News

Upset homeowners at flood meeting

October 19, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
basement, floods, meeting, Ward 36 Gary Crawford

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20 Jul 2012

News

Basement Flooding Meetings

July 21, 2012
By Hedy Korbee

It appears that two community meetings are being organized for east end residents whose basements were flooded with storm water and sewage. We're still working on getting all of the details, but wanted to post...

20 Jul 2012

Arts, News

Local arts camp needs help

June 1, 2022
By Hedy Korbee
arts camp, BBNC, donations

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20 Jul 2012

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day July 20, 2012

October 19, 2021
By Hedy Korbee

After a week of sewage and flooding photos, it’s time for something a little more uplifting. The Photo of the Day for July 20, 2012 was taken at Rosetta McClain Gardens, near the stone fountain. If you have...

19 Jul 2012

Flood Coverage, News

Mayor Ford visits Birch Cliff

June 1, 2022
By Hedy Korbee
flooding, Gary Crawford, Kalmar Avenue, Mayor Ford, sewers, storm

87-year old Elsie Ritchie has lived in Birch Cliff for 60 years and says not even Hurricane Hazel did as much damage to her house as Sunday’s torrential rain storm. Ritchie, who lives in a...