Murder rate down from last year’s record — so far
After a record-breaking year for homicides, the murder rate in 2019 is shaping up to be much lower — coming closer to the levels of earlier years.
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Neighbourhood: Ledbury Park
Ledbury Park, a classic northern Toronto neighbourhood, is bounded by Wilson and Lawrence Avenues in the north and south respectively, on the east by Avenue Road and on the west by Bathurst Street.
Like its neighbour Bedford Park, Ledbury Park is a beautiful neighbourhood of upper middle-class Toronto bungalows and two storey Tudors. Unlike its neighbour, however, which retains that class distinction, Ledbury Park has recently undergone a renaissance of building and renovation at the hands of the wealthy professionals and their families who have taken a shine to the place.
June 17: Public consultation on city council
A meeting is being held in North Toronto on June 17, a public session the city is holding to seek residents’ ideas about decision making in Toronto
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May 29: Current trends in Israeli music
Benjamin Rubin presents “Current Trends in Israeli Music” at the Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd., 3rd floor, on May 29.
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Looking pho healthy Vietnamese food in the north end?
Looking for a second location, the owners of the health-conscious Pho Vistro eatery on Queen Street West liked what they saw on Avenue Road.
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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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Rosedale, Leaside leading rise in midtown house prices
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.
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Oct. 2: Eglinton-Lawrence candidates meeting
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.
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Aug. 1: Summer carnival at Armour Heights Library
A summer carnival for kids will be held at Armour Heights Libraary, 2140 Avenue Rd., on Aug. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m.
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Midtown Liberals save one, lose everything else
Premier Kathleen Wynne barely holds her seat, as NDP and PC take the rest in midtown Toronto in the provincial election on June 7.
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May 27–June 3: Jewish Music Week in Toronto
Jewish Music Week is a festival of concerts, recitals and musical events taking place throughout the Greater Toronto Area including midtown venues.
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May 9: Bonnie Stern puts spotlight on Israeli cuisine
Renowned Canadian cookbook author and food personality Bonnie Stern will lead a discussion about Israeli cuisine on May 7 from 7 to 8 p.m., presented by the Canada-Israel Cultural Foundation.
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Time travel via Old Toronto limited by area—so far
There are supposed be 30,000 views of Toronto’s past available on Google’s Old Toronto map, launched last month by Sidewalk Labs at oldtoronto.sidewalklabs.com.
Read morePsychotherapist, 51, charged with sexual assault, police report
A 51-year-old psychotherapist has been arrested in an ongoing sexual assault investigation, Toronto police report.
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Big store for small men closing after death of owner
Due to the recent death of owner Lou Brown, the store bearing his family name, will close its doors for good at the end of March.
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Meeting on master plan for Eglinton Park, Feb. 26
A public consultation on Eglinton Park is to be held on Feb. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave. We.
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