Woodbine Heights Archives

New streetcar tech could get traffic moving

October 12, 2019 Jason Shvili 0 Comment bike lanes, cycling, Danforth Avenue

Our leaders at City Hall know all about the new technology that can get Toronto’s traffic moving faster. So why aren’t we using it!?

DAILY UPDATES

Riverdale-East York Daily Updates

October 9, 2019October 16, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment Cedarvale Avenue, hit and run, homicide, trees, Victoria Park Avenue

A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.

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Victim identified, suspect vehicle video released in East York homicide

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 Jay Garak 0 Comment Cedarvale Avenue, hit and run, homicide, murder, Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, Stan Wadlow Park, Toronto Police

The 16-year-old victim of the fatal hit-and run on Cedarvale Avenue has been identified and a grainy security camera video of the purported SUV released.

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Hit-and-run on Cedarvale treated as homicide

October 7, 2019October 9, 2019 Jay Garak 0 Comment Cedarvale Avenue, hit and run, homicide, murder, Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, Stan Wadlow Park, Toronto Police

A teenage boy was “intentionally struck” and killed by a vehicle on Cedarvale Avenue near Stan Wadlow Park early this morning, police say.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Oct. 18: Rock painting workshop at S. Walter Stewart

October 4, 2019October 3, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment crafts, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

Youth ages 13 to 19 can learn how to turn rocks into mini masterpieces using paint or coloured pencils at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave.

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Danforth experiment proved benefits of bike lanes

September 9, 2019October 9, 2019 Jason Shvili bike lanes, cycling, Danforth Avenue

A pop-up demonstration of bike lanes gave us a glimpse of what Danforth could look like, reconfigured to give cyclists and pedestrians priority over cars.

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Murder rate down from last year’s record — so far

July 27, 2019August 20, 2019 Sean Leca handgun, homicide, Mark Saunders, murder, Shelley Carroll, Toronto Police

After a record-breaking year for homicides, the murder rate in 2019 is shaping up to be much lower — coming closer to the levels of earlier years.

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East end benefits from rapid Bike Share expansion in 2019

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Rodger Burnside Bike Share, John Tory, Queen Street East, Robin Oliphant, Victoria Park Subway Station

It should be easier to grab a pair of wheels for a bike ride in east-end neighbourhoods with an extensive expansion of the city’s Bike Share system.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

July 20: Free blues festival in Olde East York

July 6, 2019July 8, 2019 Streeter staff blues, Coxwell Avenue, East York Civic Centre, Toronto East Rotary Club

The Toronto East Rotary Club presents a Blues Festival at the East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave., on July 20.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

July 1: Parade, festival and fireworks in East York

June 17, 2019June 27, 2019 Streeter staff Canada Day, Dieppe Park, fireworks, Stan Wadlow Park

East York’s 62nd Canada Day celebrations start with a parade, continue with a fun-filled day in Stan Wadlow Park and end with a spectacular fireworks display.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

June 8: Yard and sidewalk sales in Danforth east

May 25, 2019June 1, 2019 Streeter staff Danforth Avenue, Danforth Mosaic BIA, Danny BIA, sidewalk sale, yard sale

The Danforth East Community Association returns with its seventh annual yard sales that take over the neighbourhood in conjunction with the Danny BIA.

Business NEWS

You can be fashionable and ethical, local show proves

April 20, 2019October 16, 2019 Alana Rayman Danforth Avenue, fashion, The Right Side

The Right Side boutique on Danforth Avenue showcased ethical and socially conscious fashions at a fashion show on April 14.

NEWS

Volunteer work keeps marginalized from becoming victims: Macphail winner

March 29, 2019March 30, 2019 Rodger Burnside Agnes Macphail, Agnes Macphail Award, Brad Bradford, Carol Burtin Fripp, Coxwell Avenue, East York Civic Centre, Jennifer Story, John Tory, Karen Fraser, Kathleen Wynne, Paula Fletcher, Peter Tabuns, Rima Berns-McGown, Rob Oliphant

Volunteer work gave her training to help get through the disaster that hit her life a year ago, Karen Fraser said in accepting the Agnes Macphail Award.