It’s all downhill for tobogganing ban at Riverdale Park East
Tobogganing may have been banned as unsafe at Riverdale Park East, but that hasn’t kept locals off what has been ranked Toronto’s best hill for winter fun.
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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.
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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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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Feb. 5: Martha Bátiz book launch at Dora Keogh Pub
The Toronto International Festival of Authors will celebrate the release of writer Martha Bátiz’s book Damiana’s Reprieve through Toronto Lit Up on Feb. 5.
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Jan. 26: Drums speak at Riverdale Library
Songs and djembe drum rhythms will be performed at the Drums Speak event at the Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave., on Jan. 26 from 2 to 3 p.m.
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Jan. 10: Salary negotiation strategies for women
A seminar on salary negotiation strategies for women will take place on Jan. 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave.ve.
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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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Arts and crafts show draws 1,000 at Eastminster
The ninth annual Arts and Crafts Sale at Eastminster United Church raised more than $12,00 for local community programs on Nov. 17, organizers said.
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Back when Danforth was a frontier town
Back in 1908 the west end of what was to become the Danforth Avenue strip known as Greektown resembled nothing more than an isolated frontier town.
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Nov. 17: Arts and crafts sale at Eastminster
The Toronto East Rotary Club hosts its ninth 9th Annual Arts and Crafts Sale at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., on Nov. 17.
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Nov. 9–Dec. 21: Chair exercise for seniors in Riverdale
A free community chair exercise program for seniors, age 65 and older, is offered at the Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave. starting Nov. 9.
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Nov. 6: ‘Dear Sadie’—love letters of First World War
Jay Young, PhD, presents the Archives of Ontario’s “Dear Sadie” exhibit, based on letters between a Canadian soldier fighting overseas and his sweetheart.
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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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Nov. 2: Pub night for literacy in east end
The third annual Literacy Pub Night raises funds for East York Learning Experience’s adult literacy programs on Nov. 2 at the Eton House Tavern.
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Founding of 30-year-old art show recalled
Marking its 30th year this past weekend, the Riverdale Art Show and Sale exhibited more than 200 pieces from 24 artists, all from the Greater Toronto Area.
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