North Toronto Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in North Toronto neighbourhoods.
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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.
Curbside service coming from public libraries
Toronto’s public library branches begin rolling out curbside service on May 25 as select library drop boxes will be opened to receive library materials.
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More activities return to parks with reopening of amenities
It started with the dogs and now use of park facilities is being extended to athletes, picnickers and skateboarders, after the mayor’s announcement.
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Dog owners keep three canines apart as off-leash areas open
Dog owners took to the parks yesterday as Toronto opened its off-leash areas. But for the most part they followed advice to keep up physical distancing.
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East-end jazz and food fests among signature summer events cancelled
To no one’s surprise at this point, the Beaches jazz fest and the Taste of the Danforth have become the latest occasions to fall victim to the pandemic.
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Canada Day parades, fests and fireworks cancelled
East York won’t be having its annual parade and fest on July 1, and east end parks won’t be celebrating Canada Day with fireworks this year.
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Boom in yardwork aided by resumption of yard waste pickup
If you’re spending your at-home time cleaning up your property, you can be reassured you can continue getting rid of your yard waste at the curb.
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Yard waste collection trial extended two weeks
You can put out your yard waste by the curb at least one more time as the city has extended its collection from April 20 to May 1.
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Now we’re cancelling events right into summer
The list of this year’s local events being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic now extends into the beginning of summer.
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So what’s open after tonight?
All “at-risk workplaces” are ordered to close as of midnight tonight while essential businesses can stay open, Premier Doug Ford has announced.
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Free advertising in Streeter for our local businesses
Streeter is offering free advertising to support businesses and services in our communities hit hard by the growing health and economic crisis.
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Extreme weather warning adding to Toronto woes
The city is warning extreme weather may be coming today. This comes on top of recommendations that residents stay home due to coronavirus concerns.
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Cancellations and shutdowns spreading quickly
This story is an update to an earlier listing of local cancellations. The news is coming in faster than we
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Events cancelled across our neighbourhoods so far
Not every performer is suffering from venues being shut down and people staying away during the coronavirus scare. “The crowd
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March 10–11: Registration for city camps and rec programs
Initial registration for city summer camps and recreation programs takes place for North York communities and for Toronto and East York residents.
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