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

*FEATURED NEWS

Three towers proposed to replace four low-rise rentals in Flemingdon Park

December 24, 2021December 29, 2021 Ameer Shash Damis Properties, Denzil Minnan-Wong, development, Don Mills Road, Michael Coteau, Rochefort Drive

A developer has applied to build three towers to replace four low-rise rental buildings in Flemingdon Park but some residents are not happy.

*FEATURED NEWS

Fire rips through top floor of Flemingdon Park townhouse

December 20, 2021December 21, 2021 Ameer Shash fire, Grenoble Drive, Office of the Fire Marshal, one-alarm fire, Steve Darling, Toronto Fire Services

The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating after a townhouse fire destroyed a top floor on Grenoble Drive on Sunday afternoon.

*FEATURED NEWS

East-end neighbourhoods now among worst hit by COVID

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Streeter staff COVID-19, map, outbreaks, school closures, Toronto Public Health

East enders may be surprised to find their neighbourhoods are among the worst hit by COVID-19 in the city.

*FEATURED NEWS

Grenoble Public School forced to shut down over COVID-19 outbreak

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Rodger Burnside coronavirus, COVID-19, Grenoble Drive, Grenoble Public School, Toronto Public Health

Grenoble Public school in Flemingdon Park is closed as of Nov. 23 after 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported.

*FEATURED Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Dec. 6: Find out how airspace changes affect our neighbourhoods

November 22, 2021December 5, 2021 Streeter staff aircraft noise, airplanes, Nav Canada, noise, Pearson Airport

NAV Canada is holding a public consultation of particular interest to residents who have complained about aircraft noise.

Clubs & Groups THINGS TO DO

Nov. 24: Join Midtown and Don Valley cyclists

November 10, 2021October 13, 2021 Streeter staff Cycle Don Valley Midtown, Cycle Toronto

The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.

Aspen Ridge construction site on Don Mills Road

*FEATURED NEWS

Residents’ appeal of Don Mills rec centre decision underway, while new developer offer considered

November 7, 2021 Ameer Shash community centre, construction, Denzil Minnan-Wong, developers, Don Mills Residents Inc., Don Mills Road, Eglinton Crosstown LRT, recreation centres, The Donway West

Don Mills residents are at a standoff with the city over plans for a recreational centre, while they consider a compromise from developers.

*FEATURED NEWS

Petition aims to bring back Metro Toronto flag — with changes

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Dennis Hanagan logo, Metropolitan Toronto, Petition, Toronto flag

An urban geographer and an arborist plan to petition city hall to have the former Metro Toronto flag reinstated as the city’s emblem.

Clubs & Groups THINGS TO DO

Oct. 27: Join Don Valley-Midtown cyclists

October 13, 2021 Streeter staff Cycle Don Valley Midtown, Cycle Toronto

The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.

Activism THINGS TO DO

October: Become a Neighbourhood Climate Action Champion

October 1, 2021October 2, 2021 Streeter staff climate change, environment, Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions

The city is once again seeking Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions to help inspire local green projects.

*FEATURED NEWS

City recreation programs back, but you’ll need to be vaccinated

September 22, 2021September 24, 2021 Rodger Burnside John Tory, proof of vaccination, recreation centres, recreation programs, registration, vaccination

Proof of vaccination will be required for most people involved in the city’s fall recreation programs with registration opening this weekend.

Health & Fitness THINGS TO DO

Sept. 25, 28: Start signing up for fall recreation programs

September 11, 2021September 24, 2021 Streeter staff exercise, fitness, indoor recreation, recreation programs, sports

This fall marks the return of regular recreation programming for Toronto, where COVID-19 has impacted programming since March 2020.

Clubs & Groups THINGS TO DO

August 25: Join group of safe, connected cycling advocates

August 11, 2021July 20, 2021 Streeter staff Cycle Don Valley Midtown, Cycle Toronto

The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.

Toronto neighbourhoods COVID map July 23

*FEATURED NEWS

23 neighbourhoods free of new COVID cases despite uptick

July 24, 2021July 26, 2021 Rodger Burnside COVID-19, Delta variant, map, neighbourhoods

As many as 23 Toronto neighbourhoods have fended off new cases of COVID-19 over the past three weeks, according to city figures.

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