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

*FEATURED NEWS

Apartment rents down from last year—way down in some neighbourhoods

May 27, 2021June 2, 2021 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment Bullpen Research, rents, Toronto Rentals

Apartment rents in Toronto have fallen during the pandemic, with neighbourhoods experiencing drops up to 39 per cent, according to a survey.

*FEATURED NEWS

Bayview off this weekend’s road closures list, Allen Road coming

May 26, 2021May 27, 2021 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment ActiveTO, Allen Road, Bavyiew Avenue, cyclists, John Tory, pedestrians

The city has announced ActiveTO road closures for this weekend and there is one popular stretch of road missing: the southern leg of Bayview.

NEWS

Cabbagetown sushi eatery closing on Gerrard

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 Streeter staff 0 Comment Cabbagetown BIA, closing, Gerrard Street East, sushi

Qi Sushi at 358 Gerrard St. E., east of Parliament Street, announced online it is permanently closing after this holiday weekend.

*FEATURED NEWS

New eatery LJS Khasos welcomed to former restaurant site

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment Bar, LJS Khasos, Parliament Street, Peartree Restaurant, restaurant

The first experience of of LJS Khasos in Cabbagetown made the would-be restaurateurs realize they had found the perfect site.

Business & Shopping THINGS TO DO

Tuesdays: Return to Cabbagetown Farmers’ Market

May 18, 2021June 3, 2021 Streeter staff 0 Comment Cabbagetown Farmers' Market, Riverdale Park West

The Cabbagetown Farmers’ Market is back at Riverdale Park West, starting June 1, open every Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m.

*FEATURED NEWS

Care of city’s ravines important to Indigenous people

May 16, 2021May 19, 2021 Dennis Hanagan 0 Comment Evergreen Brick Works, invasive species, Isaac Crosby, ravines

The negative effect of invasive species on native vegetation and wildlife has to be looked at by the city, Isaac Crosby says.

NEWS

Peartree Restaurant closing follows demise of its owner

May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 Rodger Burnside COVID-19, Parliament Street, Peartree Restaurant

The signs have come down at 507 Parliament St., making it final: the popular Peartree Restaurant is no more.

*FEATURED NEWS

Kid-napping alleged, as young goat stolen from Riverdale Farm

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 Jay Garak goat, Riverdale Farm, Toronto Police, Winchester Street

Police are reporting a three-month-old goat, Juniper, is missing after an alleged break and enter at Riverdale Farm in Cabbagetown.

walking, jobbing and cycling on closed roads

*FEATURED NEWS

Joggers, strollers and cyclists back on the roads for ActiveTO

May 2, 2021May 3, 2021 Streeter staff ActiveTO, Bayview Avenue, cycling, jogging, Lake Shore Boulevard East, River Street, walking

Cars and trucks were replaced by pedestrians and cyclists on the Bayview Extension, River Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East this weekend.

Health & Fitness THINGS TO DO

Cycle, walk or jog on closed roads: May 1–2

April 26, 2021May 3, 2021 Streeter staff ActiveTO, Bayview Avenue, cycling, Lake Shore Boulevard East, pedestrians, River Street

The first ActiveTO major weekend road closures of this year will take place this weekend along Bayview Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East.

*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.

*FEATURED NEWS

ActiveTO closing roadways to vehicles for weekends again

April 8, 2021May 5, 2021 Streeter staff Bayview Avenue, cycling, jogging, John Tory, Lake Shore Boulevard East, pedestrians, River Street

The ActiveTO program that closed parts of Bayview Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard to traffic last summer is returning, city

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.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

Shop the farmers market at Evergreen: Saturdays

March 31, 2021March 28, 2021 Streeter staff Bayview Avenue, Evergreen Brick Works, farmers' market

The Saturday Farmers Market at Evergreen Brick Works is open weekly from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering local and seasonal food in the city

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