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751 Woodbine scene of apartment fire
*FEATURED NEWS 

Woman in 70s dead after Beach Hill apartment fire

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Streeter staff fatality, fire, Matthew Pegg, paramedics, Toronto Fire Services, Woodbine Avenue

A woman in her 70s has died after a two-alarm fire in an apartment building in Beach Hill yesterday evening.

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maps of areas worst hit by COVID
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East-end neighbourhoods now among worst hit by COVID

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Streeter staff COVID-19, map, outbreaks, school closures, Toronto Public Health

East enders may be surprised to find their neighbourhoods are among the worst hit by COVID-19 in the city.

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Leslieville pop-up market header
Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 18–19: Shop at the Leslieville Christmas pop-up market

December 4, 2021December 1, 2021 Streeter staff artisan market, Leslieville Christmas Pop-Up Market, Santa Claus, Wagstaff Drive

The Leslieville Christmas Pop-Up Market is back for its eighth year, running over Dec. 4 and 5 at 20 Wagstaff Dr.

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Christmas Carol staged reading
*FEATURED Theatre THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 16–18: See return of A Christmas Carol

December 2, 2021December 3, 2021 Streeter staff Campbell House Museum, Queen Street West

A Christmas Carol is back as a staged reading at the Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen St. W., for a three-day run.

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Choir singing tree funeral song
VIEWS 

‘Tree Funeral Song’ takes on Metrolinx and Premier Ford

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 Streeter staff Jimmie Simpson Park, Save Jimmie Simpson, trees

Those attending the tree funeral on Nov. 28 organized by the Save Jimmie Simpson group were treated to a new song, sung to the tune of “Hallelujah.”

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Villiers Island on the waterfront
*FEATURED Meetings THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 8: Find out what’s happening on the waterfront

December 1, 2021December 3, 2021 Streeter staff Brad Bradford, Paula Fletcher, town hall, Villiers Island, waterfront

Councillor Brad Bradford and Paula Fletcher are hosting an online town hall meeting on the waterfront’s  big construction projects.

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Leslieville Flea for the holidays
*FEATURED Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 11–12: Return to the Leslieville Flea holiday market

November 27, 2021December 3, 2021 Streeter staff Leslieville Flea

The Leslieville Flea’s holiday markets is back. The two-day event is indoors at the Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre at 870 Queen St. E.

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Toronto East Rotary Club header
Giving THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 11: Donate basic necessities in Rotary drive

November 27, 2021December 3, 2021 Streeter staff Danforth Avenue, Eastminster United Church, Jackman Avenue, Toronto East Rotary Club

The Toronto East Rotary Club is collecting necessities for people using food banks, shelters, drop-in centres or Out of the Cold.

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Dungeons and Dragons header
For Kids Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 9: Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons at S. Walter Stewart

November 25, 2021November 17, 2021 Streeter staff Dungeons and Dragons, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

Youth age 13–17 are invited to learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons at the S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave.

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airplanes above clouds
*FEATURED Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 6: Find out how airspace changes affect our neighbourhoods

November 22, 2021December 5, 2021 Streeter staff aircraft noise, airplanes, Nav Canada, noise, Pearson Airport

NAV Canada is holding a public consultation of particular interest to residents who have complained about aircraft noise.

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Riverside Common Market header
Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 5: Go holiday shopping at Riverside market

November 21, 2021November 28, 2021 Streeter staff market, Queen Street East, Riverside Common Park

The Holiday Edition of the Riverside Common Market featuring local vendors is taking place Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Christmas trees from Scouts
Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

Until Dec. 5: Order Christmas tree from Scouts in Leaside

November 21, 2021November 28, 2021 Streeter staff Christmas trees, Eglinton Avenue East, Leaside Presbyterian Church, Scouts

From Nov. 1 to Dec. 5, the 132nd Toronto Scouts are taking orders for Christmas trees to be picked up Dec. 11.

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Arts & Music Events For Kids THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 4: Kick off holiday season with Santa in Cabbagetown

November 20, 2021November 26, 2021 Streeter staff Cabbagetown BIA, Santa Claus

The Cabbagetown BIA is hosting Holiday in the Patch on Dec. 4, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the corners of Parliament and Carlton streets.

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ROM header
Exhibits THINGS TO DO 

Starting Dec. 3: Witness the dawn of life at the ROM

November 19, 2021December 3, 2021 Streeter staff Bloor Street West, Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum is unveiling Dawn of Life, the new gallery that explores early life on Earth and four billion years of evolution.

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Upper Canada Choristers
Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 3: Enjoy holiday concert in person or online

November 19, 2021November 26, 2021 Streeter staff choir, Grace Church on-the-Hill, Lonsdale Road, Upper Canada Choristers

The Upper Canada Choristers and their Latin ensemble Cantemos celebrate the holidays in a hybrid concert on Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

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THAT WAS THEN. This is now.

Empringham Hotel 1903
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

November 19, 2020May 5, 2021 Streeter staff

The Empringham, Danforth or Play Pen — they’re all the same hotel, standing at Danfoirth and Dawes from the late 1800s into the 1980s.

Queen and Waverley 1903
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

Can you believe this century home still stands at Queen and Waverley?

February 27, 2020March 4, 2020 Streeter staff
Beltline bridge over Yonge Street ion 1915
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge

December 1, 2019February 6, 2020 Streeter staff
Yonge-Eglinton southeast
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 Streeter staff
Mt. Pleasant loop being built
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

When building transit was simpler at Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton

May 9, 2019November 24, 2020 Streeter staff
Hay wagons on Yonge Street
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

The days of hay wagons and streetcars on Yonge Street

February 1, 2019February 3, 2019 Streeter staff
Avoca bridge being torn down
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

The viaduct that brought Moore Park into Toronto

December 1, 2018December 15, 2018 Streeter staff

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