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

*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

Local reps call for city control of cannabis shop sites

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 Rodger Burnside Bloorcourt BIA, cannabis, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Marit Stiles, Paula Fletcher

Two councillors and a BIA manager joined MPP Marit Stiles in calling for the province to give the city more say in cannabis shops locations.

*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.

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.

THINGS TO DO Tours

Aug. 12: Tour the Junction Triangle

July 29, 2021July 31, 2021 Streeter staff Heritage Toronto, walking tour

Heritage Toronto is leading a 90-minute walking tour of the “Junction Triangle: A Neighbourhood in Motion” on Aug. 12.

NEWS

One arrested, two at large in pursuit after Carleton Village shootings

May 27, 2021May 28, 2021 Jay Garak 11 Division, 12 Division, gunfire, Pelham Avenue, shooting, Toronto Police

A shooting suspect was arrested and firearms seized by police after a pursuit by car, a crash and a chase on foot, 11 Division police said.

*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.

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.

Festivals THINGS TO DO

Show love for the city with online festival: March 6–April 6

March 12, 2021April 6, 2021 Streeter staff Celebrate Toronto

Celebrate Toronto is honouring the city’s 187th Anniversary as a virtual festival to show love for Toronto and its small businesses.

*FEATURED NEWS

Beaches, Rosedale, Lawrence Park among lowest COVID rates

February 14, 2021February 15, 2021 Rodger Burnside COVID-19, map, neighbourhoods

Some neighbourhoods are showing much better COVID rates than others, judging by figures from the provincial Ministry of Health.

*FEATURED Editorial VIEWS

Is this the winter of the gun?

February 13, 2021February 15, 2021 Streeter staff Editorial, gun control, handgun, homicides, John Tory, Justin Trudeau, shootings

Trudeau government’s expected gun control on military-style weapons does not go nearly far enough to deal with Toronto’s handgun violence.