Tuesdays: Shop for fresh food at East York market right through October
The East York Farmers’ Market is carrying on at the East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Ave. just north of Mortimer Avenue until Oct. 29.
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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.
Riverdale-East York Daily Updates
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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Aggravated assault case now a homicide investigation
A three-week-old assault investigation has been taken over by the Toronto Police homicide squad following the death of the elderly victim.
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New suspects sought in East York aggravated assault case
A man and a woman are wanted in the ongoing investigation of an aggravated assault near Woodbine and Danforth avenues three weeks ago.
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Aug. 22: Celebrate the Jack Layton legacy
University-Rosedale city councillor Mike Layton has announced a star-studded lineup for “Celebrating the Layton Legacy” on Aug. 22.
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Weekend vaccine push planned for east end
The Taylor-Massey area with the lowest vaccination rates in the city is targeted for a vaccine push by Team Toronto this weekend.
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23 neighbourhoods free of new COVID cases despite uptick
As many as 23 Toronto neighbourhoods have fended off new cases of COVID-19 over the past three weeks, according to city figures.
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Stars coming out for Jack Layton celebration
University-Rosedale city councillor Mike Layton has announced a star-studded lineup for “Celebrating the Layton Legacy” on Aug. 22.
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Tuesdays: Shop for fresh food at East York market
The East York Farmers’ Market continues at the East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Ave. just north of Mortimer Avenue.
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Victoria Village journalist travels back to WWII airfields for debut novel
Malcolm Kelly discussed his 15-year adventure writing his debut novel Sprog, which was released June 22 by Centennial College Press.
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Riverdale-East York Daily Updates: May–June 2021
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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Bayview back on list of weekend road closures
The city has bowed to requests that the southern end of Bayview Avenue be closed to vehicles again for ActiveTO weekends.
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Outdoor pools opening today and next week — earlier than usual
Ten outdoor public pools across Toronto are welcoming swimmers today, with the rest to open a week from now — earlier than usual.
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Modular housing projects to go ahead, council decides
The city is moving ahead with two modular housing initiatives, including a project in East York that has raised local controversy.
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Snow clearing extended to all city’s sidewalks, council decides
City councillors have voted to extend snow clearing to about 1,300 kilometres of sidewalks not already receiving the service.
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