NEWS
Leaside community activist eulogized in Parliament
Leaside and East York lost one of their most prominent citizens with the death of Edna Beange, 98, on Jan 7.
VIEWS
Parked delivery vehicles are helping cause traffic nightmare
The problem is reaching a crescendo of sorts: the number of delivery vehicles parked and double parked on our streets, both residential and commercial.
ARTS & LIFE
Engaging kids in science for 50 years and counting
Sabrina Greupner is always on the lookout for new ways to engage kids and open their minds to possibilities at the Ontario Science Centre.
SPORTS
Leaside Flames hot in their own tournament
Leaside teams emerged champions in many of the divisions of the Leaside Select Invitational Tournament over the past weekend.
BUSINESS
Chic prison-style eatery pops up on Bloor
The U.S.- based Dave’s Killer Bread is opening Club Fed, which recreates a prison, including a replica of the company’s co-founder Dave Dahl’s cell.
Community Events
Feb. 9–10: Icefest at Yorkville Park
The Bloor-Yorkville BIA is back with Icefest 2019, in which the Village of Yorkville Park on Cumberland Street is transformed into a glittering display of sculptures.
Arts & Music
Feb. 23: Jazz and classical celebration of rebellion
“The Rebel: Breaking Down Barriers” is a celebration of the wild, the different and the outcast at Knox Presbyterian Church.
Presentations & Workshops
Seminars, workshops, lectures, lessons and presentations in the neighbourhoods:
Feb. 25: The science and ethics of using stem cells
The University Women’s Club North York presents Dr. Janet Rossant, senior scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children, to discuss stem cells.
For Kids
Feb. 18: Girls rock at Hot Docs’ Family Day
On February 18, you can bring the whole family to get engaged and inspired with a day of films and free special events featuring young people doing incredible things.
For Seniors
Feb. 13, 27: Creative writing workshop for seniors
Seniors can try out their writing skills with introductory writing exercises at the Central Eglinton Community Centre.
Shows & Sales
Exhibitions, markets, auctions, rummage sales and other local show-and-sell events:
Feb. 3: Experience Expo for visually impaired
The Canadian Council of the Blind’s Toronto Visionaries will hold its annual Experience Expo on Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Miles Nadal Centre.
Business & Shopping
Feb. 9–10: Artisan pop-up in Riverdale
A Valentine holiday pop-up featuring items handcrafted by artisans is appearing on Feb. 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 807 Gerrard St. East.
