Does your neighbourhood need a climate champion? Is it you?
Toronto is looking for Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions to help develop local climate action projects.
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Riverdale-East York covers the old Borough of East York east of the Don Valley, as well as Riverdale which straddles Danforth Avenue south of East York and stretches as far south as Eastern Avenue. Neighbourhoods included are Broadview North, Crescent Town, East Danforth, Old East York, Parkview, Playter Estates, Riverdale, Riverside, Topham Park, Woodbine Gardens and Woodbine Heights.
Riverdale-East York Daily Updates
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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Become a tourist in our own neighbourhoods, city urges
Tour the neighbourhoods in Toronto’s 25 wards, with self-guided tours outlined by the city in its StrollTO program.
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BigArtTO projects art into local neighbourhoods
In case you can’t get leave your neighbourhood to see art, Toronto is bringing art to your neighbourhood, projected onto local buildings.
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Sept. 15: Find out your rights as tenants
Councillor Paula Fletcher and MPP Peter Tabuns are hosting a virtual tenants’ workshop with Don Valley Community Legal Services.
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Rally against racism spreads love in Dentonia Park
When Mark Austin and Candace Zinkweg visited Dentonia Park two months ago they became the victims of an alleged racist attack.
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Triple shooting in East York’s Crescent Town
Three people are in hospital with gunshot wounds after a triple shooting in Crescent Town in the east end of East York on Friday.
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East York may offer best value in buying condo, Rosedale in renting
If you’re looking to buy a condo, the best value is found in the East York area, suggests a new analysis of the Toronto real estate market.
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Wednesdays: Ride a bike for free
Thanks to its partners at CAA South Central Ontario, Bike Share Toronto is letting riders ride for free every Wednesday in September.
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Midtown, central and east-end neighbourhoods almost COVID-free on map
Midtown and east end neighbourhoods have experienced few if any new cases of COVID-19 in August, according to Toronto’s coronavirus map.
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Electric vehicle charging stations installed by city in pilot project
Electric vehicle charging stations are being installed across Toronto, including at least two in the east end, in a pilot project.
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Aug. 21–Sept. 7: Attend the CNE without leaving home
Toronto’s end of summer tradition, the CNE, continues in a new way this year — coming to life online from Aug. 21 to Sept. 7.
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Murder charged after man found dead in Greenwood house
A 41-year-old man has been arrested for murder after police found a body in a house on Greenwood Avenue yesterday morning.
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Saturdays: Grab and go at Withrow farmers’ market
Withrow Park Farmers’ Market continues its 2020 season on Saturdays until October, but is operating differently from past years.
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Aug. 17–28: Get the Word on the Street — virtually
The Word On The Street’s Summer Spectacular is taking place in virtual form for kids and teenagers this summer.
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