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

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Aug. 22: Celebrate the Jack Layton legacy

August 8, 2021July 25, 2021 Streeter staff David Suzuki, Jack Layton, Mike Layton, Steven Page, Toronto-Danforth, University-Rosedale

University-Rosedale city councillor Mike Layton has announced a star-studded lineup for “Celebrating the Layton Legacy” on Aug. 22.

NEWS

Photos released of five wanted in attack near city hall

July 28, 2021July 29, 2021 Jay Garak Bay Street, city hall, robbery, stabbing

Police are seeking the identities of five males shown in images around the time of an alleged stabbing and robbery near city hall.

NEWS

Woman wearing mask allegedly harassed in Queen’s Park in May

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Jay Garak assault, masks, Queen's Park, threatening, Toronto Police

Police are trying to identify a group of men in connection with an assault and threatening investigation after an incident in Queen’s Park.

*FEATURED NEWS

Stars coming out for Jack Layton celebration

July 22, 2021July 25, 2021 Streeter staff David Suzuki, Jack Layton, Mike Layton, Steven Page, Toronto-Danforth, University-Rosedale

University-Rosedale city councillor Mike Layton has announced a star-studded lineup for “Celebrating the Layton Legacy” on Aug. 22.

sunset over construction for noise story

*FEATURED NEWS

Noise petition aims to cut construction back to previous hours

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 Rodger Burnside construction, Doug Ford, Josh Matlow, Kristyn Wong-Tam, noise, Ontario government, Petition

Two city councillors have launched a petition to reduce the hours construction noise is allowed in Toronto.

NEWS

Woman locked herself in bicycle cage to evade man: police

May 24, 2021May 26, 2021 Jay Garak Elizabeth Street, indecent act, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Police

A woman protected herself from a man who followed her into a parking garage by locking herself in a bicycle cage Friday morning, police said.

*FEATURED NEWS

Crackdown on large gatherings starting April 22

April 21, 2021April 22, 2021 Rodger Burnside beaches, COVID-19, James Ramer, parks, Toronto Police

Toronto police may not be stopping folks who are out walking or driving, but they will be enforcing prohibitions against gatherings.

NEWS

Hate crime suspected in assaults reported on subway

April 17, 2021April 18, 2021 Jay Garak assault, Christie Station, hate crime, Lansdowne Station, Toronto Police, Wellesley Station

Police have released security camera images of a man after a spate of assaults suspected to be a hate crime at three subway stations.

NEWS

Woman, 57, fought off man who broke into her apartment, police say

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Jay Garak home invasion, St. Joseph Street, Toronto Police

A 32-year-old man was arrested yesterday after a 57-year-old woman reported fighting off a man who broke into her apartment.

Riverdale among all Toronto schools closed

*FEATURED NEWS

Medical officer orders all Toronto schools closed for in-person learning

April 6, 2021April 7, 2021 Rodger Burnside COVID-19, Eileen de Villa, Health Protection and Promotion Act, schools, Toronto Public Health

Medical health officer Dr. Eileen de Villa has ordered elementary and secondary schools closed and students to transition to remote learning.

Festivals THINGS TO DO

Show love for the city with online festival: March 6–April 6

March 12, 2021April 6, 2021 Streeter staff Celebrate Toronto

Celebrate Toronto is honouring the city’s 187th Anniversary as a virtual festival to show love for Toronto and its small businesses.

*FEATURED NEWS

Beaches, Rosedale, Lawrence Park among lowest COVID rates

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

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

*FEATURED Editorial VIEWS

Is this the winter of the gun?

February 13, 2021February 15, 2021 Streeter staff 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.

*FEATURED Business NEWS

How to enjoy Valentine’s Day 2021 in Toronto

February 7, 2021February 13, 2021 J. Diamond Daniel Drake Commissary, Eataly, La Latina, lockdown, speed dating, Valentine's Day

The latest lockdown may have changed your plans for 2021 but you can still celebrate this Valentine’s Day while staying home and staying safe.

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