Central Toronto Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Central Toronto neighbourhoods.
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Neighbourhood: University
More than Christmas fun is cancelled—or moved online
The cancellation of Toronto’s famous Christmas parade is getting most of the attention, but dozens of other festivities have been shut down
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Does your neighbourhood need a climate champion? Is it you?
Toronto is looking for Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions to help develop local climate action projects.
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BigArtTO projects art into local neighbourhoods
In case you can’t get leave your neighbourhood to see art, Toronto is bringing art to your neighbourhood, projected onto local buildings.
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Sept. 27: Give and take on Secondhand Sunday
Secondhand Sunday encourages residents to leave unwanted reusable items on their front property for neighbours to take for free.
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Starting Sept. 19: Get to know the Egyptian Mummies at the ROM
Visitors are invited to see what life was like on the Nile 3,000 years ago in “Egyptian Mummies: Ancient Lives. New Discoveries” at the ROM.
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Starting Sept. 12: See the cloth that changed the world
Visitors are invited to see history unfold through India’s painted and printed cloth in an original exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum.
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Wednesdays: Ride a bike for free
Thanks to its partners at CAA South Central Ontario, Bike Share Toronto is letting riders ride for free every Wednesday in September.
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Midtown, central and east-end neighbourhoods almost COVID-free on map
Midtown and east end neighbourhoods have experienced few if any new cases of COVID-19 in August, according to Toronto’s coronavirus map.
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Sept. 1–Jan. 17: See the world through Winnie the Pooh’s eyes
Winnie-the-Pooh makes his return to the Royal Ontario Museum on Sept. 1 inviting visitors to see the world through the fictional bear’s eyes.
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Saturdays and Sundays: See the Gardiner Museum for free
The Gardiner Museum, specializing in ceramics, has announced it is offering free admission on weekends, as well as fun outdoor activities for families.
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Aug. 17–28: Get the Word on the Street — virtually
The Word On The Street’s Summer Spectacular is taking place in virtual form for kids and teenagers this summer.
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Local MPPs back city request to cut back construction noise
Twelve MPPS, mostly from Toronto, have signed a letter to Ontario premier Doug Ford to give the city back the power to limit construction noise.
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Housing prices up despite drop in sales, report says
You may figure that housing prices in our neighbourhoods must be dropping like crazy in this time of pandemic and shutdowns. Well, figure again.
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Free outdoor programs for kids launched by city
Starting Monday, you should be able to take your kids to outdoor programs in Toronto parks and recreation areas — for free.
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