Mount Pleasant Archives

Northern caps incredible season with Metro Bowl appearance

December 8, 2018December 16, 2018 Brian Baker 0 Comment football, Metro Bowl, Northern Secondary School, OFSAA

Ultimately they lost to St. Ignatius but the Metro Bowl game — and getting to it — was memorable for Northern Red Knights players.

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Buca opens up in midtown with chef Rob Gentile at helm

December 3, 2018December 10, 2018 Brian Baker 0 Comment Bar Buca, Eglinton Avenue East, Mark McEwan, Rob Gentile

There’s a certain energy in the heart of Yonge and Eglinton that drew the King Street Food Company, and to set up Buca in midtown.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

Dec. 5, 19: Creative writing workshop for seniors

November 21, 2018December 4, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Central Eglinton Community Centre, Eglinton Avenue East

Seniors can try out their writing skills with introductory writing exercises at the Central Eglinton Community Centre.

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Matlow wins battle of incumbents in Toronto-St. Paul’s

October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 Brian Baker Erica Ehm, Joe Mihevc, John Tory, Josh Matlow, Midtown Gastro Hub, municipal election, St. Michael's College School, Toronto-St. Paul's, Ward 12

Josh Matlow won as city councillor yesterday by beating fellow incumbent Joe Mihevc in Toronto-St. Paul’s, despite Mihevc receiving the mayors endorsement .

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

Alternate Mondays: Rummage sales at Montgomery Place

October 22, 2018October 25, 2018 Streeter staff Eglinton Avenue East, Montgomery Place, rummage sale

Rummage sales are presented every other Monday from noon to 4 p.m. at Montgomery Place, 130 Eglinton Ave. E.

NEWS

Windows, cars hit by vandalism right after Thanksgiving

October 20, 2018October 28, 2018 Brian Baker First Service Residential, Lawrence Construction, Mt. Pleasant Road, Redpath Avenue, Roehampton Avenue, Toronto Police, vandalism

A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged with 10 counts of mischief and property damage after cars and building were hit by vandalism on Oct. 9.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

Fridays: Bingo at Montgomery Seniors Home

October 19, 2018October 28, 2018 Streeter staff Bingo, Eglinton Avenue East, Montgomery Seniors Home

Bingo is held every Friday from noon to 3 p.m. at Montgomery Place, 130 Eglinton Ave. E.

NEWS

Rosedale, Leaside leading rise in midtown house prices

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 Rodger Burnside house prices, house sales, real estate, Toronto Real Estate Board

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.

Carolyn Bennett MP & MPP Columns VIEWS

We can be compassionate about refugees and uphold the law

October 9, 2018October 18, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Ahmed Hussen, Carolyn Bennett, Immigration, Oakwood Village Library, refugees, Syrian refugees, Toronto-St. Paul's

The people of Toronto-St. Paul’s have shown time and again just how compassionate and understanding to the needs of refugees our community can be.

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Sharon and Bram have surprises in store for fans on national tour

October 6, 2018October 8, 2018 Brian Baker Bram Morrison, children's entertainers, Lois Lilienstein, music, Sharon Hampson, Sharon Lois and Bram

Two-thirds of the children’s entertainment trio, Sharon, Lois and Bram are kicking off their farewell tour this October, and it’s an exciting time for them.

Kids & Families THINGS TO DO

Oct. 20: Young writers write a novel

October 6, 2018September 30, 2018 Streeter staff National Novel Writing Month, Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard

On Oct. 20, young people, age 13–18, can come to the Northern District Library to meet other writers and get ready to write like crazy all November long.