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The Best Web Page on the Internet.
Animated birds, a singing squirrel, Leafs games, holiday cards, French lessons and the best of Toronto's east end, all on one page. Probably the best. Claude AI and I haven't checked them all yet.
Remembrance Day · Wednesday, November 11
Lest We Forget
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Canadians pause for two minutes of silence to honour everyone who served, and the more than 100,000 Canadians who gave their lives in the two world wars and in the conflicts since.
--until the two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m.
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian army doctor, written in May 1915.
Remembrance in the Beach
- The Beach ceremony is held each year at the Kew Gardens cenotaph, 2075 Queen St E, across from Bellefair Avenue.
- Veterans and the Royal Canadian Legion usually parade from Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd) at about 10:30 a.m., east along Queen Street to Kew Gardens. The ceremony starts just before 11.
- Can't be there? The national ceremony in Ottawa is shown live on TV and online from about 10:45 a.m.
Times can change. Check Beach Metro News or toronto.ca/remembrance for this year's details.
Hi, I'm Dana.
Songwriter, animation maker and proud east-ender.
I live in Toronto's east end, near the Beaches, a short walk from the boardwalk and the lake. I write songs, make silly animations with a little help from AI, and I've just started learning French to keep the mind sharp.
This page is my little corner of the internet. Have a look around, watch a blue jay hit a home run, and stay as long as you like.
- HomeToronto's east end, near the Beaches
- MakingSongs and animated GIFs
- LearningFrench, one phrase at a time
- FavouriteA walk by the lake on a mild day
Today in the Beaches
Countdowns
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Joke of the Day
Inspired by Rodney Dangerfield
A new one every day.
The next 5 days
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Beaches History Fact
A new fact every day.
Beaches View of the Week
Coming Up in the Beaches
Local events worth marking on the calendar, with a countdown to each one.
Sky Over the Beaches
Tonight's moon, the northern lights outlook, and where the space station is right now.
Tonight's Moon
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Northern Lights
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When can I see it from Toronto? (NASA)In the News
The latest headlines from CBC, CityNews, Global News, BBC, the Toronto Sun and Leafs sites, updated through the day. Tap a story to read it.
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Headlines from CBC, CityNews, Global News, BBC, the Toronto Sun and Leafs sites.
The Animation Gallery
Every one of these was dreamed up here and brought to life with AI. Tap any one to see it full screen.
The Beaches Snow Globe
A tiny Beaches in a jar: the boardwalk, the lifeguard stand, a lamp post and the lake, all in 3D.
- Spin it: drag left or right.
- Shake it: press the button, double-tap the globe, wiggle it back and forth, or on a phone, give your phone a little shake.
- Then watch the snow settle on the boardwalk.
Music
Words by Dana, performed by a squirrel with a guitar, a fox and a bear.
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Bored Outa My Tree
Hey look at me,
I'm bored outa my tree,
on both my feet.
I'm singing to you,
on this AI platform too,
are you bored outa your tree too?
Well listen to me,
the three of us make three,
and we're free!
Lyrics excerpt · © Dana
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Demo instrumental
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Leafs Corner
The next few games. All times Toronto time.
Home games at Scotiabank Arena. Most games on Sportsnet or TSN.
My Corner of Toronto
A few east-end favourites, from the lake to the Danforth.
The Beaches Boardwalk
Miles of lakefront from Woodbine to Balmy Beach. Best on a mild morning.
501 Queen, live
Is the streetcar coming? Check real-time arrivals at any stop in the Beaches.
At the stop? Text the stop number on the sign to 898882 for the next arrivals.
- Queen/Woodbine, 92 north text 8930
- Queen/Woodbine, 501 eastbound text 15343
Tap one on your phone and it fills in the text for you.
Souvlaki Hut, Queen St E
Big, juicy souvlaki and gyros at 2100 Queen St E. Open daily 10:30 am to 9:30 pm.
Sanagan's, Gerrard St E
Great sausages, bacon and stew beef in the Gerrard India Bazaar.
Bulk Barn, Danforth Ave
Unsalted nuts by the scoop, and grind-your-own peanut butter.
Staples, Shoppers World
Cheap, quick printing from your phone or email at Shoppers World Danforth, 3003 Danforth Ave.
Beaches Library
Books, French movies and cheap printing, right on Queen Street East.
Dental Care For You
Family dentist at 3520 Danforth Ave, Unit 107, just east of Victoria Park. Cleanings, check-ups, fillings and more.
Leafs Night
Saturday at 7 on Sportsnet. Hope springs eternal.
Live: streetcars & buses near the Beaches
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Streetcar (501, 503, 506) Bus Queen & WoodbineLive positions from the TTC, updated about every 15 seconds.
Trips Around the World
Some of my favourite places on the internet, plus a dive I built for the Beaches.
Dive into Lake Ontario
Start at the Beaches boardwalk and scroll 244 metres down to the bottom of our own lake. Fish, sturgeon and real shipwrecks along the way.
Start the dive ↓Radio Garden
Spin a globe and listen to live radio stations anywhere in the world. Every green dot is a station.
Spin the globe ↗WindowSwap
A live view out of a stranger's window somewhere in the world. Press the button for a new window.
Open a window ↗The Deep Sea
Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the ocean and meet the strange creatures that live in the dark. By Neal Agarwal at neal.fun.
Dive in ↗Holiday Cards
Six animated cards. Pick one and send it to a friend by text or email. Free, and no stamp required. Tap a card to see it full screen.
Le coin français
The French corner. I'm learning, and you can too. Tap a card to see what it means.
Mini quiz
Question 1 of 5Visitors From Around the World
Every dot is a country someone has visited from. Hello to all of you!
--visitors
--countries
--today
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Across Canada
How visitors found us
Only the country, province, type of device and the website someone came from are counted, never anything personal. Each browser is counted once (and once per day for "today").
Recipes
Easy home cooking, starting with my slow-cooker chili.
Handy Links
Health info, car help, music resources, Toronto weather and traffic, and shopping deals.