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.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

March 30: Choral workshop in world music

March 16, 2019March 25, 2019 Streeter staff Calvin Church, Delisle Avenue, FreePlay, St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir hosts a choral workshop with members of FreePlay on March 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

*FEATURED Carolyn Bennett MP & MPP Columns VIEWS

We can make a difference in fight against climate change: MP

March 12, 2019March 25, 2019 Streeter staff Carolyn Bennett, climate change, Josh Matlow, Norm Di Pasquale, Shelley Laskin, St. Clair Avenue West, Timothy Eaton Memorial Church

We all have a role to play in fighting climate change, local MP says. Local environmental summit to bring us together in the fight.

Carolyn Bennett MP & MPP Columns VIEWS

We need to protect our democracy from digital weapons

February 10, 2019February 21, 2019 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, Democracy, Toronto-St. Paul's

Recently we have been hearing new questions and concerns about protecting our democracy — and especially the integrity of the next election.

SPORTS

Leaside Flames hot in their own tournament

February 5, 2019February 6, 2019 Rodger Burnside De La Salle College, Leaside Flames, Leaside Hockey Association, Leaside Select Invitational Tournament

Leaside teams emerged champions in many of the divisions of the Leaside Select Invitational Tournament over the past weekend.

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Tournament powers past snow and rule change challenges

February 4, 2019February 6, 2019 Brian Baker Anthony Hammill, Canlan Ice Sports, De La Salle College, Don Mills Civitan Arena, Fenside Arena, Leaside Hockey Association, Leaside Memorial Community Gardens, Pleasantview Arena, Victoria Village Arena, York Mills Arena

The greatest challenge facing the Leaside Hockey Association for its 29th annual Select Invitational Tournament was finding parking for the influx.

Opinion VIEWS

Parked delivery vehicles are helping cause traffic nightmare

December 10, 2018December 22, 2018 Streeter staff delivery vehicles, Eglinton Avenue, St. Clair Avenue, traffic

The problem is reaching a crescendo of sorts: the number of delivery vehicles parked and double parked on our streets, both residential and commercial.

Carolyn Bennett MP & MPP Columns VIEWS

Four words to live by this season

December 1, 2018December 22, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, Toronto-St. Paul's

Every year at this time, we are inspired to think of others and how we can put our good wishes of peace, love, hope and joy into tangible action, MP says.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 30: Summerhill Orchestra presents Mendelssohn

November 16, 2018November 17, 2018 Streeter staff Avenue Road, classical music, Summerhill Orchestra

The Summerhill Orchestra presents Mendelssohn’s “The Italian Symphony” on Nov. 30 at the Church of the Messiah, 240 Avenue Rd.

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Matlow wins battle of incumbents in Toronto-St. Paul’s

October 23, 2018December 22, 2018 Brian Baker Erica Ehm, Joe Mihevc, John Tory, Josh Matlow, Midtown Gastro Hub, municipal election, St. Michael's College School, Toronto-St. Paul's, Ward 12

Josh Matlow won as city councillor yesterday by beating fellow incumbent Joe Mihevc in Toronto-St. Paul’s, despite Mihevc receiving the mayors endorsement .

NEWS

Rosedale, Leaside leading rise in midtown house prices

October 17, 2018December 22, 2018 Rodger Burnside house prices, house sales, real estate, Toronto Real Estate Board

For all the talk of a slowdown in house sales and a buyer’s market in this city, real estate prices are rising steadily, according to the latest figures.

Carolyn Bennett MP & MPP Columns VIEWS

We can be compassionate about refugees and uphold the law

October 9, 2018December 22, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Ahmed Hussen, Carolyn Bennett, Immigration, Oakwood Village Library, refugees, Syrian refugees, Toronto-St. Paul's

The people of Toronto-St. Paul’s have shown time and again just how compassionate and understanding to the needs of refugees our community can be.

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Sharon and Bram have surprises in store for fans on national tour

October 6, 2018October 8, 2018 Brian Baker Bram Morrison, children's entertainers, Lois Lilienstein, music, Sharon Hampson, Sharon Lois and Bram

Two-thirds of the children’s entertainment trio, Sharon, Lois and Bram are kicking off their farewell tour this October, and it’s an exciting time for them.

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Carolyn Bennett kicks off campaign for ‘tough’ election

September 13, 2018December 22, 2018 Brian Baker Bob Rae, Carolyn Bennett, federal election, Josh Matlow, Liberal Party of Canada, Rob Oliphant

Tucked in a booth at the Midtown Gastro Hub in Deer Park on Sept. 6, Toronto-St. Paul’s MP Carolyn Bennett admitted this federal election is going to be a tough one.