Feb. 9–10: Artisan pop-up in Riverdale
A Valentine holiday pop-up featuring items handcrafted by artisans is appearing on Feb. 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 807 Gerrard St. East.
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Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Leslieville, located in South Riverdale just East of the Don River Valley and just below the Gerrard Street, is one of Toronto’s most talked about neighbourhoods and for good reason – the story is irresistible.
The Leslie in Leslieville was one of the area’s first businessmen, who ran a nursery with his sons. Alexander Muir, composer of the famous song The Maple Leaf Forever was inspired, it is said, when one of the red maple leaves from one of the Leslie’s trees fell onto his shoulder.
Feb. 5: East-end public consultation on city budget
The public is invited to join city councillors Paul Fletcher and Brad Bradford and budget committee chair Gary Crawford to discuss the city’s 2019 budget.
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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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Dec. 21–30: Cinderella comes to the east end
Torrent Productions returns with its third annual production to Toronto’s East End this holiday season with Cinderella: A Merry Magical Pantomime .
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Dec. 14–15: Winter market on Carlaw
Locally handcrafted goods, artisanal foods and local farmers present an opportunity to find unique gifts and holiday treats at Crow’s Theatre.
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Fletcher crushes former ally and opponent in Toronto-Danforth
It was an “historical election,” Toronto-Danforth’s re-elected councillor Paula Fletcher told about 120 cheering supporters at the Fox and Fiddle.
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Oct. 27: Riverside’s Annual Halloween Fest
Kids and families can enjoy free spooky fun at Riverside’s Annual Halloween Fest & Fundraiser on Oct. 27.
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MP seeking emergency climate debate after residents’ request
Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith is seeking an emergency Parliamentary debate on climate change after being pressed by local residents.
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Cyclist struck and killed by streetcar on Queen East
A 61-year-old man died after being struck by a streetcar on Queen Street East near Hamilton Street on Monday, Toronto police say.
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78 counts for man charged after Leslieville tire-slashing investigation
A man has been charged with 78 counts of mischief and damage to property after an investigation into a campaign of tire slashing in the Leslieville area.
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Sept. 22: Park and Bark Shows start fall in Leslieville
After the spring season’s Park & Bark Dog Shows, the second community dog show of the fall season gets underfoot outdoors at 1151 Queen St. E.
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Sept. 8: Parkinson’s superwalk at Ashbridges Bay
The Parkinson Canada Superwalk will be held on Sept. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ashbridge’s Bay Park, 1561 Lakeshore Blvd. E.
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Man arrested for string of bank robberies
A man was arrested in Winnipeg on Aug. 23 following an investigation into five bank robberies in Toronto and across Canada over the past year.
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Aug. 31–Sept.3: Buskerfest at Woodbine Park
Buskerfest, an annual festival showcasing hundreds of the most spectacular acts on earth, will begin this year on Aug. 31.
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Forget all that jazz, street festival a blast for all music lovers
About 45 bands played the Beaches Jazz Festival, few of them jazz groups, but a variety of musical genres drew enthusiastic crowds.
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