Neighbourhood: Summerhill

Bisected east-west by Yonge Street, Canada’s longest street and one of Toronto’s most important transit thoroughfares, and just below St. Clair Avenue, Summerhill lies almost in the heart of midtown Toronto. Having Yonge street at the heart of the neighbourhood gives its residents access to a subway station as well as a host of shops, services and restaurants in addition to several offices in the area.

DAILY UPDATES

Central Toronto Daily Updates

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

*FEATURED NEWS

City recreation programs back, but you’ll need to be vaccinated

September 22, 2021September 24, 2021 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment John Tory, proof of vaccination, recreation centres, recreation programs, registration, vaccination

Proof of vaccination will be required for most people involved in the city’s fall recreation programs with registration opening this weekend.

Annamie Paul among Toronto Centre election signs

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Amid Liberal sweep, biggest story of central Toronto is Annamie Paul’s loss

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment Annamie Paul, Chrystia Freeland, federal election, Marci Ien, Toronto Centre, University-Rosedale

The Liberals swept central Toronto again in this election but attention focused on Green Party leader Annamie Paul’s losing quest for a seat.

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Midtown is still painted red after Liberal election sweep

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment Carolyn Bennett, Don Valley West, Eglinton-Lawrence, federal election, Marco Mendicino, Rob Oliphant, Toronto-St. Paul's

After another close and hard-fought federal election, the same Liberal candidates won all the midtown races as in the previous two elections.

Health & Fitness THINGS TO DO

Sept. 25, 28: Start signing up for fall recreation programs

September 11, 2021September 24, 2021 Streeter staff 0 Comment exercise, fitness, indoor recreation, recreation programs, sports

This fall marks the return of regular recreation programming for Toronto, where COVID-19 has impacted programming since March 2020.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Aug. 22: Celebrate the Jack Layton legacy

August 8, 2021July 25, 2021 Streeter staff David Suzuki, Jack Layton, Mike Layton, Steven Page, Toronto-Danforth, University-Rosedale

University-Rosedale city councillor Mike Layton has announced a star-studded lineup for “Celebrating the Layton Legacy” on Aug. 22.

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35-storey condo tower planned for 148 Avenue Road

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Rodger Burnside Avenue Road, condominiums, Davenport Road, Greybrook Realty, Tribute Communities

A developer is seeking a zoning by-law amendment to let them erect a 35-storey condo tower at 148 Avenue Road at Davenport.

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Stars coming out for Jack Layton celebration

July 22, 2021July 25, 2021 Streeter staff David Suzuki, Jack Layton, Mike Layton, Steven Page, Toronto-Danforth, University-Rosedale

University-Rosedale city councillor Mike Layton has announced a star-studded lineup for “Celebrating the Layton Legacy” on Aug. 22.

sunset over construction for noise story

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Noise petition aims to cut construction back to previous hours

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 Rodger Burnside construction, Doug Ford, Josh Matlow, Kristyn Wong-Tam, noise, Ontario government, Petition

Two city councillors have launched a petition to reduce the hours construction noise is allowed in Toronto.

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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.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Learn about sidewalk snow clearing in three wards: May 17

May 3, 2021May 14, 2021 Streeter staff Don Valley West, Eglinton-Lawrence, snow clearing, Toronto-St. Paul's

The City of Toronto invites residents in three wards to learn more about its sidewalk snow clearing trial by attending a virtual public information event on May 17.