East end benefits from rapid Bike Share expansion in 2019
It should be easier to grab a pair of wheels for a bike ride in east-end neighbourhoods with an extensive expansion of the city’s Bike Share system.
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The Riverdale-East York online edition of Streeter includes all of 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 Lakeshore Drive. In addition to the neighbourhoods of Old East York and Riverdale, it includes Greektown, Playter Estates, Broadview North, Greenwood-Coxwell, Danforth Village, Woodbine Heights, O’Connor-Parkview, South Riverdale and Crescent Town.
Riverdale-East York Daily Updates
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted after car fired at
A man, 36, is sought by police after an interaction on Danforth at Main Street led to a vehicle being forced off the road and a shot being fired.
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July 20: Free blues festival in Olde East York
The Toronto East Rotary Club presents a Blues Festival at the East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave., on July 20.
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Weekends: Children’s Garden at the Brick Works
Every weekend through summer, children are inspired to use their imagination in open-ended play and contribute to the care of the Brick Works space.
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July 6: Public art walk in Riverside
The Riverside Public Art Walk on July 6 weaves together stories of changes over space and time, heritage, people, nature,
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No motive for Danforth shooting found in police investigation
Toronto police still don’t know why Faisal Hussain shot up Danforth Avenue, killing two young girls and wounding others before killing himself, last summer.
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July 3–13: The story of Fox Woman at Crow’s Theatre
Palabra Flamenco presents Fox Woman, a 45-minute depth-charge of flamenco dance and music combined with oral storytelling.
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Bells on Danforth ring out for safer bike lanes
June 15 was the date for the annual Bells on Danforth ride. Gathering at Withrow Park, hundreds of cyclists had a clear ride eastward along the avenue.
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July 1: Parade, festival and fireworks in East York
East York’s 62nd Canada Day celebrations start with a parade, continue with a fun-filled day in Stan Wadlow Park and end with a spectacular fireworks display.
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Man suspected in string of break-ins and bicycle thefts
Police have released a photo of a man wanted in their investigation of a series of break-ins and bicycle thefts across South Riverdale and Leslieville.
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June 22: It’s grilling time on the Danforth
Danforth Avenue kicks off summer nights with the 10th annual Thrill of the Grill.The street will be closed from Broadview Avenue to Playter Boulevard.
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June 22: Yard sales to support Danforth Strong
To recognize the upcoming anniversary of the Danforth Avenue shooting, the Danforth Community Sale iso supporting the Danforth Strong movement.
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Weekends: Children’s Garden at the Brick Works
Every weekend through summer, children are inspired to use their imagination in open-ended play and contribute to the care of the Brick Works space.
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Riverdale-East York Daily Updates: May 2019
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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