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: Mount Pleasant
Writer and former Hells Angels head Donny Petersen reported dead at 74
Donny Petersen, author and former president of the Hells Angels motorcycle club in downtown Toronto, has reportedly died at age 74.
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Playa Cabana’s Mexican beach vibe welcomed at Yonge-Eglinton
Despite challenges of the pandemic and construction in the neighbourhood, Playa Cabana Bar Esquina has thrived since opening in midtown.
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‘European escape’ offered by new Mt. Pleasant restaurant
Robert Prete said he opened his restaurant in Mount Pleasant Village because he felt “the softness, the caring type of people” living there.
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Nov. 24: Join Midtown and Don Valley cyclists
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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Petition aims to bring back Metro Toronto flag — with changes
An urban geographer and an arborist plan to petition city hall to have the former Metro Toronto flag reinstated as the city’s emblem.
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Parkette planned for midtown neighbourhood hungry for green space
A new parkette is in the offing near a prominent midtown intersection, but it’s two years away for the park-deprived neighbourhood.
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Oct. 27: Join Don Valley-Midtown cyclists
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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October: Become a Neighbourhood Climate Action Champion
The city is once again seeking Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions to help inspire local green projects.
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City recreation programs back, but you’ll need to be vaccinated
Proof of vaccination will be required for most people involved in the city’s fall recreation programs with registration opening this weekend.
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Sept. 25, 28: Start signing up for fall recreation programs
This fall marks the return of regular recreation programming for Toronto, where COVID-19 has impacted programming since March 2020.
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August 25: Join group of safe, connected cycling advocates
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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July 28: Attend meeting of safe, connected cycling advocates
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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June 30: Join advocates for safe, connected cycling
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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Attend meeting of safe-cycling group: May 26
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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