How to avoid the common cold — and deal with it when you get it anyway
It seems winter is hanging on. But besides the cold weather, there’s another kind of cold that seems to be sticking around — the common cold.
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Neighbourhood: Lawrence Park
Lawrence Park is a neighbourhood in North Toronto located between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue and below Lawrence Avenue East to Blythwood Ravine in the south. It is often confused with nearby Lytton Park, which extends west of here to Bathurst Street.
Developers first purchased the land here in the early 20th century but development was stunted by the wars and the depression. These early developers billed the neighbourhood as being a “garden suburb” and “aristocratic” and many today would agree that they met their intentions; along with many of the neighbouring communities, Lawrence Park is among Toronto’s most affluent.
Triple overtime wins hockey title for Lawrence Park boys
It took triple overtime for Lawrence Park to oust Humberside in boys’ AAA hockey on March 1, to become the first team to head back to OFSAA in some time.
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March 27: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets
The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on March 27 at
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Lawrence Park’s girls net third straight city title
Lawrence Park’s girls’ hockey team netted its third straight city title Feb. 28 with a 3-0 win over Humberside Huskies at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.
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Grade 5’s Canstruction designs to fight poverty
The halls of Havergal College were abuzz with Grade 5 students stacking cans, as part of the school taking part in the Canstruction competition.
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How to avoid the winter vomiting bug
There’s no vaccine for the winter viomiting bug, often called stomach flu. Start with soap and water to stop it spread, Sunnybrook doctor says.
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Feb. 27: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets
The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
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Former trustee Gershon presented with citizenship award
Gerri Gershon, who served as public school trustee for 33 years, received the Award for Citizenship at Don Valley West’s New Year’s Levee.
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Jan. 30: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets
The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. Cyclists advocate for safe cycling routes.
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Parked delivery vehicles are helping cause traffic nightmare
The problem is reaching a crescendo of sorts: the number of delivery vehicles parked and double parked on our streets, both residential and commercial.
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Is this your season to be anxious?
Here is some advice on navigating the holidays and when to seek help if you suffer anxiety. And also, a gentle reminder to stop and smell the pine needles.
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Dec. 8–22: Santa and carolers in Yonge-Lawrence Village
On Dec. 8, 15 and 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Santa Claus and the Village Carolers make their annual visit to Yonge-Lawrence Village.
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Dec. 5–8: Antique glass show in Lawrence Park
The Antique and Vintage Glass Show and Sale is to be held in the library at the Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Ave. from Dec. 5 to 8.
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Death of child sparks push for flu immunization
Jill Promoli knew her two-year-old son Jude might be coming down with something. Illness was going through his sister’s kindergarten
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Leaside uncertain about its prospects after recent election
Leasiders appear split on the recent municipal election — with North Toronto incumbent Jaye Robinson ousting local favourite Jon Burnside.
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