Dec. 1–Jan. 6: Christmas in the Valley at Todmorden Mills
You can experience two different eras of Christmas — the holiday traditions of the 1890s and the 1940s — at Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd., until Jan. 6.
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Neighbourhood: Broadview North
Broadview North is the part of East York just east of Todmorden Mills and the Don Valley. From Playter Estates to the south, it follows Broadview Avenue until it turns east into O’Connor Drive as far east as Pape Avenue.
Fletcher crushes former ally and opponent in Toronto-Danforth
It was an “historical election,” Toronto-Danforth’s re-elected councillor Paula Fletcher told about 120 cheering supporters at the Fox and Fiddle.
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Oct. 20: Halloween mask making at Todmorden
Kids can use their imagination to create spooky Halloween masks in a family workshop at Todmorden Mills on Oct. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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July 17: Discussing the importance of Canada’s National Parks
A discussion about the importance of Canada’s National Parks will be held at the S. Walter Stewart library located at 170 Memorial Park Ave. on July 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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July 1: East York’s 61st annual parade
East York will celebrate Canada Day with its 61st annual parade on July 1 beginning at 10 a.m.
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June 26: Therapy dog visit to S. Walter Stewart
S. Walter Stewart Library presents a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog and his handler on June 26 at 6:30–7:30 p.m.
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June 23: Drag queen storytime at S. Walter Stewart
In celebration of Pride, a special storytime will feature Drag Performance Artists Fay Slift & Fluffy Soufflé at S. Walter Stewart Library on June 23 at 10:30 a.m.
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Berns-McGown takes Beaches-East York in east-end NDP sweep
Arthur Potts was philosophical about his chances of being re-elected Beaches-East York MPP as the results started coming in.
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East-end real estate out-performing rest of Toronto
The Toronto-wide slide in sales and prices since their peak a year ago has halted over the past month, with May figures flat compared to April. In the east end neighbourhoods, however, May was an even better month for house prices.
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Man came through window, killed woman in her home: police
A man, 22 has been charged with first-degree murder after someone entered a Torrens Avenue house through a side window and killed 41-year-old Rhoderie Estrada, police say.
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June 5: Seminar on creating happier, healthier home
A seminar about creating a happier, healthier home will be held on June 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the S. Walter Stewart Library.
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May 24: The Legacy of ‘Honest Ed’ Mirvish
S. Walter Stewart Library presents an in-depth discussion of the businessman-entrepreneur Ed Mirvish through all of his dealings in the worlds of his bargain department store, neighbourhood revival of Markham Street Village, theatres in Toronto and London
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May 22: Vietnamese war orphan speaks at S. Walter Stewart
Two-year-old Thanh Campbell was one of 57 war orphans rescued from Vietnam in 1975. As part of Operation Babylift, these children were brought to Toronto and adopted into Canadian families.
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May 17: Garment industry chronicled at S. Walter Stewart
S. Walter Stewart Library presents A Common Thread: A History of Toronto’s Garment Industry.
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May 15: Master of the Chinese dulcimer
The first to hold a master degree in Yangqin Performance in China, Pingxin Xu has introduced his Chinese dulcimer to hundreds of thousands in audiences all over the world.
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