Forest Hill North Archives

Would you like some law with your latte?

November 16, 2018November 28, 2018 Andrea Freedman Eglinton Avenue West, Lawyers & Lattes

When you think of a law firm, the picture that usually comes to mind is a stuffy, corporate atmosphere, but that is not the case at Lawyers & Lattes.

NEWS

Rosedale, Leaside leading rise in midtown house prices

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 Rodger Burnside house prices, house sales, real estate, Toronto Real Estate Board

For all the talk of a slowdown in house sales and a buyer’s market in this city, real estate prices are rising steadily, according to the latest figures.

Carolyn Bennett MP & MPP Columns VIEWS

We can be compassionate about refugees and uphold the law

October 9, 2018October 18, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Ahmed Hussen, Carolyn Bennett, Immigration, Oakwood Village Library, refugees, Syrian refugees, Toronto-St. Paul's

The people of Toronto-St. Paul’s have shown time and again just how compassionate and understanding to the needs of refugees our community can be.

*FEATURED ARTS & LIFE

Sharon and Bram have surprises in store for fans on national tour

October 6, 2018October 8, 2018 Brian Baker Bram Morrison, children's entertainers, Lois Lilienstein, music, Sharon Hampson, Sharon Lois and Bram

Two-thirds of the children’s entertainment trio, Sharon, Lois and Bram are kicking off their farewell tour this October, and it’s an exciting time for them.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Oct. 3: Humourist riffs on modern life at Maria A. Shchuka

September 19, 2018September 25, 2018 Streeter staff Cameron Tingley, Eglinton Avenue West, Maria A. Shchuka Library

Filmmaker and visual humourist Cameron Tingley presents his short live-action films and shares his observations of modern society at Maria A. Shchuka Library on Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Oct. 2: Eglinton-Lawrence candidates meeting

September 18, 2018October 17, 2018 Streeter staff Eglinton St. George's United Church, Eglinton-Lawrence, Lytton Park Residents' Organization, municipal election

The LPRO is hosting a candidates’ meetings for Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence on Oct. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Eglinton St. George’s United Church.

Carolyn Bennett MP & MPP Columns VIEWS

Tackling the ‘fear factor’ as homicide rate fluctuates

September 12, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, homicide

In 2017, police reported 660 homicides in Canda, 48 more than the previous year. This represents a 7 per cent increase in the homicide rate.

*FEATURED NEWS

TTC bus retrofitted to serve people living on streets

August 27, 2018August 30, 2018 Rodger Burnside Bathurst Street, Holy Blossom Temple, Hygiene on Wheels, Joe Mihevc, Toronto Transit Commission

On Aug. 24 the charitable organization Hygiene on Wheels launched a retrofitted TTC bus to offer a mobile shower, laundry and other facilities for people living on Toronto streets.

Ellin Bessner with her book about anti-Semitism during World War II

ARTS & LIFE

Book shows double threat against Jews in army during WWII

July 16, 2018July 19, 2018 Brian Baker Beth Tzedec, Jewish, WWII

Ellin Bessner’s book, Double Threat, shares some of the stories of 19,000 Canadian Jews who enlisted in the army and faced anti-Semitism, not just from the Nazis but from their fellow soldiers.

*FEATURED Carolyn Bennett MP & MPP Columns VIEWS

Pipelines safer than rail transport through midtown, MP says

July 1, 2018July 11, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, pipelines, railway safety, Toronto-St. Paul's

With the lack of pipelines being built in Canada between 2012 and 2017, the number of rail cars carrying crude oil across the country has tripled.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

June 30–Sept. 2: Gallery City on Eglinton Way

June 16, 2018June 21, 2018 Streeter staff Eglinton Way

Gallery City will begin June 30, with local artisan’s works featured at Eglinton Avenue West businesses.

*FEATURED NEWS

Midtown Liberals save one, lose everything else

June 8, 2018July 9, 2018 Rodger Burnside Don Valley West, Eglinton-Lawrence, Gillian Smith, Jessica Bell, Jill Andrew, Jo-Ann Davis, Jon Kieran, Kathleen Wynne, Mike Colle, provincial election, Robin Martin, Toronto-St. Paul's, University-Rosedale

Premier Kathleen Wynne barely holds her seat, as NDP and PC take the rest in midtown Toronto in the provincial election on June 7.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

Sundays: Farmers’ market on the Eglinton Way

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 Streeter staff Burnaby Boulevard, farmers' market

The Sunday farmers’ market on the Eglinton Way will run weekly beginning June 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

*FEATURED VIEWS

Tenants need protection from extreme heat

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 Josh Matlow air conditioning, Heat, Josh Matlow

Everyone should have the right to a comfortable and healthy home. Unfortunately, the City of Toronto’s bylaws do not protect that right for tenants suffering from extreme heat.