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: Riverdale
Riverdale is a large, dynamic neighbourhood in eastern Toronto. It straddles Danforth Avenue, east of the Don River, west of Leslieville and stretches south to Lakeshore Boulevard. The area actually encompasses several smaller neighbourhoods including: Greektown; Chinatown East, at Gerrard and Broadview; the Studio Disctrict, home to several important film and television studios and Riverside, formerly known as Queen Broadview Village.
Tears in the rain and words of hope: One year after the Danforth shootings
Rain mixed with tears in the heart of Greektown on Monday, as the Danforth community gathered to mark the first anniversary of the mass shooting.
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East end benefits from rapid Bike Share expansion in 2019
It should be easier to grab a pair of wheels for a bike ride in east-end neighbourhoods with an extensive expansion of the city’s Bike Share system.
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Riverdale-East York Daily Updates: June 2019
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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July 6: Public art walk in Riverside
The Riverside Public Art Walk on July 6 weaves together stories of changes over space and time, heritage, people, nature,
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No motive for Danforth shooting found in police investigation
Toronto police still don’t know why Faisal Hussain shot up Danforth Avenue, killing two young girls and wounding others before killing himself, last summer.
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Bells on Danforth ring out for safer bike lanes
June 15 was the date for the annual Bells on Danforth ride. Gathering at Withrow Park, hundreds of cyclists had a clear ride eastward along the avenue.
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June 22: It’s grilling time on the Danforth
Danforth Avenue kicks off summer nights with the 10th annual Thrill of the Grill.The street will be closed from Broadview Avenue to Playter Boulevard.
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June 22: Yard sales to support Danforth Strong
To recognize the upcoming anniversary of the Danforth Avenue shooting, the Danforth Community Sale iso supporting the Danforth Strong movement.
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Riverdale-East York Daily Updates: May 2019
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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Catching your neighbourhood’s vibe in photos
Have you ever wanted to take better photos of your neighbourhood’s vibe? Whatever your goals may be, match your camera’s settings to your subject.
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May 24–26: Bach fest offers the best in baroque
Bach specialist and harpsichordist Luc Beauséjour makes his festival debut at the fourth annual Toronto Bach Festival on May 24 to 26.
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Jones Avenue school closed after heavy fire damage
Students showing up for their classes at Jones Avenue Adult Centre this morning were turned away as fire had demolished half their school’s roof overnight.
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Thinking outside the Bachs at this year’s music fest
This year’s Toronto Bach Festival will be different, with the performance of original Canadian compositions and the addition of a tavern as a second venue.
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Arrest for child pornography after police search Riverdale address
A man has been charged with distributing child pornography after Toronto police searched a building near Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street East.
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