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April 29: Indigenous art and storytelling

April 15, 2019March 25, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment Bonaventure Parish Centre, Leslie Street, University Women’s Club

The University Women’s Club North York presents Diane Montreuil, artist and docent at the ROM, speaking on Indigenous art and storytelling on April 29.

Sunnybrook tips on dealing with common cold

ARTS & LIFE Health & Wellness

How to avoid the common cold — and deal with it when you get it anyway

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 Alexis Dobranowski 0 Comment common cold, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

It seems winter is hanging on. But besides the cold weather, there’s another kind of cold that seems to be sticking around — the common cold.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

March 27: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets

March 13, 2019March 20, 2019 Eric McMillan Cycle Don Valley Midtown, Industrial Street, Leaside Commercial Centre

The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on March 27 at

Hand washing to prevent winter vomiting bug

ARTS & LIFE Health & Wellness

How to avoid the winter vomiting bug

March 1, 2019March 10, 2019 Alexis Dobranowski flu, flu vaccine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

There’s no vaccine for the winter viomiting bug, often called stomach flu. Start with soap and water to stop it spread, Sunnybrook doctor says.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Feb. 27: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets

February 13, 2019February 20, 2019 Streeter staff Cycle Don Valley Midtown, cycling, Industrial Street, Leaside Commercial Centre

The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Feb. 25: The science and ethics of using stem cells

February 11, 2019February 12, 2019 Streeter staff Bonaventure Parish Centre, Leslie Street, University Women’s Club

The University Women’s Club North York presents Dr. Janet Rossant, senior scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children, to discuss stem cells.

*FEATURED NEWS

Former trustee Gershon presented with citizenship award

January 23, 2019January 25, 2019 Rodger Burnside Gerri Gershon, Kathleen Wynne, Lawrence Avenue West, Rob Oliphant, Toronto Botanical Garden, York Mills Collegiate

Gerri Gershon, who served as public school trustee for 33 years, received the Award for Citizenship at Don Valley West’s New Year’s Levee.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Jan. 30: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 Streeter staff Cycle Don Valley Midtown, cycling, Industrial Street, Leaside Commercial Centre

The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. Cyclists advocate for safe cycling routes.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Jan. 28: Women in leadership discussed at women’s club

January 14, 2019December 29, 2018 Streeter staff Bonaventure Parish Centre, Leslie Street, University Women’s Club North York

The University Women’s Club North York presents Dr. Betsy McGregor, former senior fellow at Harvard University, on Women in Leadership.

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.

ARTS & LIFE Health & Wellness

Is this your season to be anxious?

December 10, 2018December 29, 2018 Alexis Dobranowski Anxiety, Bayview Avenue, Stress, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Here is some advice on navigating the holidays and when to seek help if you suffer anxiety. And also, a gentle reminder to stop and smell the pine needles.