Bay Street Corridor Archives

Santa still a hit as he flies into town by a new route

November 17, 2019November 20, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment John Tory, Santa Claus, Santa Claus Parade

Thousands of kids and their parents lined the streets to watch the Santa Claus parade today, starting at Bloor Street East and Parliament Street.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Nov. 17: Santa Claus Parade at 115

November 3, 2019November 9, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment Bloor Street East, Eatons, Jarvis Street, Queen's Park Crescent, Santa Claus, Santa Claus Parade, University Avenue

For the 115th year, Santa brings his original parade to town on Nov. 17. At 12:30 p.m., the Toronto Santa Claus Parade starts at Bloor and Parliament

NEWS

Newly unveiled Charles Street mural brings needed colour

September 17, 2019November 11, 2019 Rodger Burnside Charles Street East, Michael Thompson, mural

The large mural, painted on the side of a Green P parking garage, was unveiled by German street artist Justus Becker and Frankfurt mayor Peter Feldman.

DAILY UPDATES

Central Toronto Daily Updates: June–August 2019

August 28, 2019October 16, 2019 Streeter staff Bay Street, Bloor Street West, Boulevard Café, College Park, College Street, Cumberland Street, Downchild Blues Band, Estonian Centre, Harbord Village Plant Fair, Hazelton Avenue, homicide, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Madison Avenue, Mike Layton, robbery, TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Toronto Fringe Festival, Toronto Police, Tree for Me, Yonge Street

A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Central Toronto neighbourhoods.

*FEATURED NEWS

Murder rate down from last year’s record — so far

July 27, 2019August 20, 2019 Sean Leca handgun, homicide, Mark Saunders, murder, Shelley Carroll, Toronto Police

After a record-breaking year for homicides, the murder rate in 2019 is shaping up to be much lower — coming closer to the levels of earlier years.

*FEATURED NEWS

The ‘urban oasis’ amid the towers

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Rodger Burnside College Park, highrises, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Mike Layton, parks

Toronto mayor John Tory remembers the old College Park and witnessed the park’s decline firsthand, he told about 150 people who attended its reopening.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

June 16: Exotic cars take over Bloor Street

June 2, 2019June 4, 2019 Streeter staff Bloor Street West, Bloor Yorkville BIA, Yorkville Exotic Car Show

The ninth annual Yorkville Exotic Car Show is returning to the Bloor-Yorkville area on Father’s Day, June 16 from noon to 5 p.m.

DAILY UPDATES

Central Toronto Daily Updates: May 2019

June 1, 2019July 11, 2019 Streeter staff Bay Street, Bloor Street West, Boulevard Café, College Park, College Street, Cumberland Street, Downchild Blues Band, Estonian Centre, Harbord Village Plant Fair, Hazelton Avenue, homicide, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Madison Avenue, Mike Layton, robbery, TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Toronto Fringe Festival, Toronto Police, Tree for Me, Yonge Street

A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Central Toronto neighbourhoods.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Feb. 21: Five good ideas for non-profits

February 7, 2019February 15, 2019 Streeter staff Central YMCA, Grosvenor Street, non-profit

Five Good Ideas is Maytree’s free lunch-and-learn program where industry experts discuss practical ideas on key management issues facing non-profits.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Jan. 22: Five Good Ideas for running effective meetings

January 8, 2019January 16, 2019 Streeter staff Grosvenor Street, YMCA

Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, founder of Sage Solutions, will present Five Good Ideas about running effective meetings on Jan. 22 at the Central YMCA.St.

Opinion VIEWS

Parked delivery vehicles are helping cause traffic nightmare

December 10, 2018December 22, 2018 Streeter staff delivery vehicles, Eglinton Avenue, St. Clair Avenue, traffic

The problem is reaching a crescendo of sorts: the number of delivery vehicles parked and double parked on our streets, both residential and commercial.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Dec. 4: Energy board meeting on hydro rate increase

November 20, 2018December 4, 2018 Streeter staff Grosvenor Street, Ontario Energy Board, Toronto Hydro

The Ontario Energy Board is holding public meetings on Toronto Hydro’s application to change its distribution rates effective Jan. 1, 2020.

NEWS

Local groups star in Santa Claus parade

November 19, 2018May 7, 2019 Rodger Burnside Malvern Collegiate, North Toronto Collegiate

It was Toronto’s largest parade. And helping the Santa Claus parade set the record on Nov. 18 were many local participants.

*FEATURED Kids & Families

Sharon and Bram launch new song with sing-along at Bay-Bloor

November 12, 2018November 14, 2018 Brian Baker children's music, Indigo, Sharon and Bram, Sharon Lois and Bram

Parents, grandparents and children packed the kids section of the Bay-Bloor Indigo for a chance to hear Sharon and Bram’s new single, “The Colour Song.”

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Nov. 18: Santa Claus parade coming to town

November 4, 2018December 22, 2018 Streeter staff Avenue Road, Bloor Street, Front Street, Santa Claus Parade, St. Lawrence Market, University Avenue

The Santa Claus Parade is the second biggest event of the season for Toronto kids. The price of enjoying the parade is free of course for kids and adults.

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