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A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Central Toronto neighbourhoods.

*FEATURED NEWS

Apartment rents down from last year—way down in some neighbourhoods

May 27, 2021June 2, 2021 Rodger Burnside Bullpen Research, rents, Toronto Rentals

Apartment rents in Toronto have fallen during the pandemic, with neighbourhoods experiencing drops up to 39 per cent, according to a survey.

*FEATURED NEWS

New eatery LJS Khasos welcomed to former restaurant site

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 Rodger Burnside Bar, LJS Khasos, Parliament Street, Peartree Restaurant, restaurant

The first experience of of LJS Khasos in Cabbagetown made the would-be restaurateurs realize they had found the perfect site.

Arts & Music Events Exhibits Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

May 24–28: Celebrate Newcomer Day — all week

May 14, 2021May 25, 2021 Streeter staff John Tory, Neighbourhood Arts Network, Newcomer Day

The city is hosting its seventh annual Toronto Newcomer Day virtually on May 25 — with related events starting the day before to May 28.

NEWS

Peartree Restaurant closing follows demise of its owner

May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 Rodger Burnside COVID-19, Parliament Street, Peartree Restaurant

The signs have come down at 507 Parliament St., making it final: the popular Peartree Restaurant is no more.

*FEATURED NEWS

4 Howard St. demolished to make way for 53-storey development

May 7, 2021May 8, 2021 Rodger Burnside Concert Properties, demolition, heritage site, Howard Street, Sherbourne Street

The house at 4 Howard St. has been demolished — bringing the construction of a 53-storey condominium building a step closer.

*FEATURED NEWS

Dog poop bins installed for when you’re out walking the dog

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 Rodger Burnside Broadway Avenue, compost, Dunfield Avenue, garbage, Homewood Avenue, John Tory, Kilgour Road, Lake Shore Boulevard East, litter, Queen Street East, recycling, Rosehill Avenue

Ten “dog poop” bins have been set up across the city in a pilot project to see if dog waste collection in street litter bins is feasible.

*FEATURED NEWS

Crackdown on large gatherings starting April 22

April 21, 2021April 22, 2021 Rodger Burnside beaches, COVID-19, James Ramer, parks, Toronto Police

Toronto police may not be stopping folks who are out walking or driving, but they will be enforcing prohibitions against gatherings.

Riverdale among all Toronto schools closed

*FEATURED NEWS

Medical officer orders all Toronto schools closed for in-person learning

April 6, 2021April 7, 2021 Rodger Burnside COVID-19, Eileen de Villa, Health Protection and Promotion Act, schools, Toronto Public Health

Medical health officer Dr. Eileen de Villa has ordered elementary and secondary schools closed and students to transition to remote learning.

*FEATURED NEWS

Eight COVID-19 cases at St. James Town grocery store in week

March 16, 2021March 30, 2021 Rodger Burnside COVID-19, Food Basics, Metro, outbreak, Wellesley Street East

The Food Basics grocery store in St. James Town has recorded eight positive tests for COVID-19 among its staff over the past six days.

Festivals THINGS TO DO

Show love for the city with online festival: March 6–April 6

March 12, 2021April 6, 2021 Streeter staff Celebrate Toronto

Celebrate Toronto is honouring the city’s 187th Anniversary as a virtual festival to show love for Toronto and its small businesses.

*FEATURED NEWS

Beaches, Rosedale, Lawrence Park among lowest COVID rates

February 14, 2021February 15, 2021 Rodger Burnside COVID-19, map, neighbourhoods

Some neighbourhoods are showing much better COVID rates than others, judging by figures from the provincial Ministry of Health.

*FEATURED Editorial VIEWS

Is this the winter of the gun?

February 13, 2021February 15, 2021 Streeter staff Editorial, gun control, handgun, homicides, John Tory, Justin Trudeau, shootings

Trudeau government’s expected gun control on military-style weapons does not go nearly far enough to deal with Toronto’s handgun violence.

*FEATURED Business NEWS

How to enjoy Valentine’s Day 2021 in Toronto

February 7, 2021February 13, 2021 J. Diamond Daniel Drake Commissary, Eataly, La Latina, lockdown, speed dating, Valentine's Day

The latest lockdown may have changed your plans for 2021 but you can still celebrate this Valentine’s Day while staying home and staying safe.

DAILY UPDATES

Central Toronto Daily Updates: November–December 2020

December 31, 2020March 30, 2021 Streeter staff assault, Bayview Avenue, CampTO, Christina Petrowska Quilico, collision, eviction, fire, George Street, gunshots, home invasion, manslaughter, medication, Metro, New Year's, overdoses, Ring Music, River Tai, robbery, Seaton House, shop local, stabbing, tobogganing, violin, washrooms

A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Central Toronto neighbourhoods.

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