NEWS
Abduction attempt failed on Rosedale street, police report
An attempt to abduct a 14-year-old girl from a Rosedale street failed more than two weeks ago, Toronto police revealed on March 25.
VIEWS
Vigil held for those lost in New Zealand mosque shootings
On March 17, a vigil was held at St. Cuthbert’s to ommemorate the lives of those lost during the mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand.
ARTS & LIFE
19-year-old singer pours painful emotions into cathartic album
Former Windfields and Don Mills resident, Locklyn, 19, has distilled all of her raw creativity and emotion into a new album, Rel8te, released March 8.
SPORTS
Northern Secondary alum Matt Black retires from Argos
Matt Black, the 34-year-old Northern Secondary alum who spent 10 seasons with the Toronto Argonauts is shifting from the field to behind the scenes.
BUSINESS
Eat like an Egyptian — in Greektown
When Papyrus finally opened for business in early winter, it was revealed it had a Greek connection, despite specializing in Egyptian food.
Community Events
April 4: Blood donor clinic in North Leaside
The next Leaside blood donor clinic takes place on April 4 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Northlea Public School, 305 Rumsey Rd.
Arts & Music
April 6: Darkly comic compositions at Alliance Française
The complexity of comedy is contemplated in compositions at Alliance Française de Toronto Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd., on Apr. 6 at 8 p.m.
Presentations & Workshops
Seminars, workshops, lectures, lessons and presentations in the neighbourhoods:
April 3: Digital archeology in Greece
Cutting-edge archaeology by the Canadian Institute in Greece is featured in a coming ROM Connects lecture at the Royal Ontario Museum.
For Kids
April 6, May 4, June 1: Solar observing at science centre
You can safely observe the sun with specially filtered telescopes on selected Saturdays at the Ontario Science Centre throughout 2019.
For Seniors
March 26: Seniors fair at community centre
The Central Eglinton Community Centre presents its annual “Healthy Brain, Happy Life” fair for seniors on March 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Shows & Sales
Exhibitions, markets, auctions, rummage sales and other local show-and-sell events:
March 31: Old books and paper show at Wychwood
The Old Book and Paper Show brings together collectors and dealers in old paper, ephemera, photography and books on March 31.
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.
