Volunteer work keeps marginalized from becoming victims: Macphail winner
Volunteer work gave her training to help get through the disaster that hit her life a year ago, Karen Fraser said in accepting the Agnes Macphail Award.
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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.
Potholes on the mind when spring is in the air
It’s obvious that when spring comes for good, we’ll be faced with having almost every road in the city pockmarked wioth potholes as badly as ever.
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March 26: Transit town hall in Toronto-Danforth
Toronto-Danforth councillor Paul Fletcher is holding a town hall on transit on Mar. 26, getting underway at 7 p.m. at 49 Donlands Ave.
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1995 murder solved after review of possible McArthur links
Review of a two-decades-old murder in East York for possible links to Toronto’s most notorious serial killer has led police to solving the cold case.
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Feb. 5: East-end public consultation on city budget
The public is invited to join city councillors Paul Fletcher and Brad Bradford and budget committee chair Gary Crawford to discuss the city’s 2019 budget.
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Jan. 18: Family fun day at Todmorden
The whole family can drop in at Todmorden Mills on Jan. 18 to enjoy a guided tour, explore the Wildflower Preserve, and create a Lunar New Year craft.
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Parked delivery vehicles are helping cause traffic nightmare
The problem is reaching a crescendo of sorts: the number of delivery vehicles parked and double parked on our streets, both residential and commercial.
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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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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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