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

Column VIEWS

Celebrating with neighbours from all cultures and faiths

December 3, 2021December 5, 2021 Carolyn Bennett Artscape Wychwood Barns, Carolyn Bennett, Christmas, Hanukkah

One of the joys of our multicultural country is to learn about and celebrate with our neighbours from all cultures and faiths.

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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.

*FEATURED NEWS

38 of city’s outdoor ice rinks to open this month

November 19, 2021November 20, 2021 Eric McMillan Alexandra Park, Broadlands Community Centr, Cedarvale Park, College Park, Dieppe Park, Eglinton Park, Greenwood Park, Jimmie Simpson Park, Kew Gardens, Monarch Park, North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, Ramsden Park, rinks, Riverdale Park East, Rosedale Park, shinny, skating, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Wallace Emerson Park, Withrow Park

A sure sign of winter coming: you can strap on your skates for a spin on one of Toronto’s outdoor ice rinks as early as a week tomorrow.

*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.

*FEATURED NEWS

Local Liberal MPs appointed to Trudeau’s new cabinet

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Streeter staff Carolyn Bennett, Chrystia Freeland, federal election, Justin Trudeau, Marci Ien, Marco Mendicino

Chrystia Freeland was re-appointed to top positions in the federal cabinet though some other Toronto appointments might be less obvious.

Poster for Hillcrest theatre group putting on Anne of Green Gables

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New Hillcrest theatre group starting rehearsals, looking for volunteers

October 14, 2021 Dennis Hanagan Anne of Green Gables, COVID-19, Hillcrest Village, Hillcrest Village Community Players, Jo Mihevc, Krista Mihevc, St. Clair Avenue West, St. Matthew’s United Church, theatre

The new Hillcrest Village Community Players founded by Krista Mihevc is starting rehearsals for Anne of Green Gables starting Oct. 19.

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.

*FEATURED NEWS

Midtown is still painted red after Liberal election sweep

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Rodger Burnside Carolyn Bennett, Don Valley West, Eglinton-Lawrence, federal election, Marco Mendicino, Rob Oliphant, Toronto-St. Paul's

After another close and hard-fought federal election, the same Liberal candidates won all the midtown races as in the previous two elections.

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.

NEWS

Man sought after synagogue sprayed with anti-Semitic graffiti

August 19, 2021August 25, 2021 Jay Garak Anti-Semitism, hate crime, Synagogue, Toronto Police

Police have released security camera images of a man being sought after a synagogue was vandalized yesterday.

sunset over construction for noise story

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Noise petition aims to cut construction back to previous hours

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 Rodger Burnside construction, Doug Ford, Josh Matlow, Kristyn Wong-Tam, noise, Ontario government, Petition

Two city councillors have launched a petition to reduce the hours construction noise is allowed in Toronto.

*FEATURED NEWS

Cannabis industry not going up in smoke over COVID-19

June 15, 2021June 30, 2021 Andrea Freedman Belle Cannabis Dispensary, CanaCulture Cannabis Store, Canna Cabana Cannabis Dispensary, cannabidiol, cannabis, cannabis dispensary, Hi-Class Cannabis, marijuana, Yerba Buena Cannabis

Cannabis dispensaries are excited to finally begun to reopen for in-store shopping and are optimistic about the future of cannabis culture.

Business & Shopping THINGS TO DO

Shop at Stop’s Farmers’ Market: Saturdays

June 14, 2021May 14, 2021 Streeter staff Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie, farmers' market, Stop’s Farmers’ Market

The Stop’s Farmers’ Market received the go-ahead to reopen at the Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St., on May 22.

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