‘Tree Funeral Song’ takes on Metrolinx and Premier Ford
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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Riverdale-East York encompasses the old Borough of East York east of the Don Valley, as well as the Riverdale area which straddles Danforth Avenue and stretches as far south as Eastern Avenue. Neighbourhoods include Riverside, Riverdale, Blake-Jones,Playter Estates, Broadview North, Old East York, East Danforth, Woodbine Heights, Parkview Hills, Woodbine Gardens, Topham Park, and Crescent Town. Highlights of the area are the well-known shopping and dining districts of Greektown, Little Ethiopia and Danforth East.
Dec. 8: Find out what’s happening on the 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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Tree funeral calls for burying Ontario Line
They came to a tree funeral, but it was the planned Ontario Line they wanted to place underground in Leslieville.
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Riverdale-East York Daily Updates
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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Dec. 11–12: Return to the Leslieville Flea holiday market
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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Dec. 9: Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons at S. Walter Stewart
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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Dec. 5: Go holiday shopping at Riverside market
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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38 of city’s outdoor ice rinks to open this month
A sure sign of winter coming: you can strap on your skates for a spin on one of Toronto’s outdoor ice rinks as early as a week tomorrow.
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Councillor pushing to preserve Leslieville’s industrial heritage
Leslieville’s industrial heritage is coming under development pressure and Councillor Paula Fletcher wants to keep its heritage intact.
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Affordable housing development to be considered for 55 Division property
The city may have found a new use for the site of the 55 Division police station on Carlaw Avenue after it’s relocated to Danforth Avenue.
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Nov. 29: Attend town hall about kids’ vaccine online
Toronto-Danforth councillor Paula Fletcher is hosting a virtual town hall on kids’ vaccines on Nov. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m.
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Nov. 24–Dec. 15: View the PaykanArtCar
The PaykanArtCar is exhibiting at 1956 Gerrard St. E. from Nov. 24 to Dec.15 to draw attention to human rights abuses in Iran.
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Local reps call for city control of cannabis shop sites
Two councillors and a BIA manager joined MPP Marit Stiles in calling for the province to give the city more say in cannabis shops locations.
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Petition aims to bring back Metro Toronto flag — with changes
An urban geographer and an arborist plan to petition city hall to have the former Metro Toronto flag reinstated as the city’s emblem.
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Nov. 11: Remember virtually at Centennial College commemoration
The public is invited to view Centennial College’s Remembrance Day service which will be broadcast Nov. 11 starting at 10:15 a.m.
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