Riverdale-East York Daily Updates
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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Neighbourhood: Old East York
Old East York is the central community in the former borough of East York community, and still encompasses the East York Civic Centre at Mortimer and Coxwell avenues. Once a working-to-middle-class area populated mostly by people of British descent in modest bungalows, the area has diversified both culturally and economically in recent decades.
23 neighbourhoods free of new COVID cases despite uptick
As many as 23 Toronto neighbourhoods have fended off new cases of COVID-19 over the past three weeks, according to city figures.
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Stars coming out for Jack Layton celebration
University-Rosedale city councillor Mike Layton has announced a star-studded lineup for “Celebrating the Layton Legacy” on Aug. 22.
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Tuesdays: Shop for fresh food at East York market
The East York Farmers’ Market continues at the East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Ave. just north of Mortimer Avenue.
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Tuesdays: Shop for fresh food at East York market
The East York Farmers’ Market is returning to the East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Ave., at Mortimer Avenue.
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Tabuns and Fletcher call for action against stunt drivers
Toronto-Danforth MPP Peter Tabuns and city councillor Paula Fletcher are calling on Toronto police to identify and charge stunt drivers.
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Benefits of the pandemic: new bike lanes and closed roads
If there is one benefit we have received from the pandemic and lockdown over the past year or so, it’s the rapid extension of our bike lanes.
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Shop at East York market: Tuesdays starting May 18
The East York Farmers’ Market is returning to the East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Ave., at Mortimer Avenue.
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Crackdown on large gatherings starting April 22
Toronto police may not be stopping folks who are out walking or driving, but they will be enforcing prohibitions against gatherings.
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Medical officer orders all Toronto schools closed for in-person learning
Medical health officer Dr. Eileen de Villa has ordered elementary and secondary schools closed and students to transition to remote learning.
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More than 30 Toronto schools now shut down by COVID outbreaks
At least 20 more schools are closing on the advice of Toronto Public Health today after experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Second-degree murder charge in East York death of woman
A 46-year-old man was charged with second-murder yesterday after a woman was found dead in an East York apartment the previous evening.
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Join east-end hospital to discuss vaccine: April 8
Michael Garron Hospital is inviting people to join them April 8 at 7 p.m. to hear from frontline experts on the East Toronto COVID-19 vaccine rollout strategy.
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Exercise at noon with Centennial students: April 7
Centennial College PR students are hosting a free, virtual, 15-minute deskside workout on Wednesday, April 7 at 1:30 p.m.
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Show love for the city with online festival: March 6–April 6
Celebrate Toronto is honouring the city’s 187th Anniversary as a virtual festival to show love for Toronto and its small businesses.
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