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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 Hills, Playter Estates, Riverdale, Riverside, Topham Park, Woodbine Gardens and Woodbine Heights.

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Riverdale-East York Daily Updates

March 2, 2021March 4, 2021 Streeter staff 0 Comment automated speed enforcement, Brad Bradford, child care, child pornography, COVID-19, fire, Freshco, gun control, homelessness, homicide, housing, hydro rates, Loblaw, murder, Paula Fletcher, Peter Tabuns, review, rinks, SafeTO, sex assault, shooting, Taylor Creek Park, Toronto Police

A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.

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Pride parade cancelled as cancellations pushed to July 1
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In-person festivities shut down up to July 1

February 27, 2021March 4, 2021 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment Beaches Jazz Festival, Canada Day, Doors Open, East York, John Tory, Pride Toronto, TD Toronto Jazz Festival

The in-person events of a long list of celebrations right up to July 1 have been cancelled by the city, though some plan to continue online.

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East York community appears split over modular housing in their neighbourhood

February 25, 2021February 27, 2021 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment Brad Bradford, Cedarvale Avenue, homelessness, John Tory, modular housing, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Trenton Avenue

East York residents are being invited to discuss the proposed erection of modular housing for the homeless in their neighbourhood.

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Fresh Paint one of many Black-owned businesses
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Five Black-owned businesses you can support now

February 19, 2021February 25, 2021 J. Diamond Daniel 0 Comment Bathurst Street, Black businesses, Black History Month, College Street, Danforth Avenue, Eglinton Avenue West, Little Jamaica

If you are still looking for a way to celebrate Black History Month in practical terms, you can try supporting black-owned businesses

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Police investigate man shot
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51-year-old was shot in his East York home, police say

February 15, 2021February 18, 2021 Jay Garak 0 Comment Broadview Avenue, Broadway Station, Erindale Avenue, shooting, Toronto Police

The man wounded by gunfire in the Playter Estates area less than two days ago was shot at his own residence, police say.

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Beaches, Rosedale, Lawrence Park among lowest COVID rates

February 14, 2021February 15, 2021 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment COVID-19, map, neighbourhoods

Some neighbourhoods are showing much better COVID rates than others, judging by figures from the provincial Ministry of Health.

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Three sought after midnight shooting near Broadview Station

February 14, 2021February 18, 2021 Jay Garak 0 Comment Broadview Avenue, Broadway Station, Erindale Avenue, shooting, Toronto Police

A man appears to be seriously wounded by gunfire and three males are being sought after a shooting near Broadview Station last night.

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Is this the winter of the gun?

February 13, 2021February 15, 2021 Streeter staff 0 Comment Editorial, gun control, handgun, homicides, John Tory, Justin Trudeau, shootings

Trudeau government’s expected gun control on military-style weapons does not go nearly far enough to deal with Toronto’s handgun violence.

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Man, 47, gunned down in East Danforth condo garage

February 10, 2021February 11, 2021 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment Danforth Avenue, gunfire, homicide, Morton Road, Oak Park Avenue, shooting, Toronto Police

A 47-year-old man is dead after a shooting in a condo garage on Danforth Avenue last night, police report.

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Saturdays: Shop the farmers market at Evergreen

January 31, 2021November 3, 2020 Streeter staff Bayview Avenue, Evergreen Brick Works, farmers' market

The Saturday Farmers Market at Evergreen Brick Works is open weekly from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering local and seasonal food in the city

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Patios like this one set to reopen
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Patios on streets and sidewalks set to return in spring

January 27, 2021January 29, 2021 Rodger Burnside CafeTO, John Tory, patios

The dining and drinking patios that lined Toronto streets last summer may be back in spring bigger than ever, if council gives okays them.

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Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO 

Feb. 4, March 4: Attend TEDx digital events

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Streeter staff Kim’s Convenience, TEDxToronto

TEDxToronto has announced its next slate of speakers, set to present at the Winter portion of its digital event series, “Uncharted.”

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Etobicoke drivers were most ticketed by ASE cameras last year

January 15, 2021February 11, 2021 Rodger Burnside automated speed enforcement, John Tory, photo radar, speeding, Toronto Centre

Etobicoke drivers racked up the highest number of tickets issued by automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras over five months last year.

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Identities of two men sought in Crescent Town shooting investigation

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Jay Garak Crescent Town Road, shooting, Toronto Police, video

Police have released images of two males being sought in the investigation of a shooting in the Crescent Town apartment complex.

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Emergency child care services set up locally during lockdown

January 2, 2021January 13, 2021 Rodger Burnside Blossoming Minds Learning Centre, Chapman Avenue, child care, Claver Avenue, Danforth Avenue, essential workers, Gowan Avenue, Mortimer Avenue, O'Connor Drive

Emergency child care is available across the city for children essential workers with no other options when elementary schools are shut down.

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