Woodbine Heights Archives

Volunteer work keeps marginalized from becoming victims: Macphail winner

March 29, 2019March 30, 2019 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment 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.

VIEWS

Potholes on the mind when spring is in the air

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 Streeter staff Potholes, roads

It’s obvious that when spring comes for good, we’ll be faced with having almost every road in the city pockmarked wioth potholes as badly as ever.

NEWS

Man escapes police custody in East York

March 8, 2019March 10, 2019 Jay Garak Coxwell Avenue, escape, Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto Police

Police report a man escaped their custody early Thursday evening from a medical facility near Coxwell and Mortimer avenues.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Feb. 5: East-end public consultation on city budget

January 22, 2019February 3, 2019 Streeter staff Brad Bradford, city budget, Coxwell Avenue, East York Civic Centre, Paula Fletcher

The public is invited to join city councillors Paul Fletcher and Brad Bradford and budget committee chair Gary Crawford to discuss the city’s 2019 budget.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve party for kids at library

December 17, 2018December 4, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, New Year, S. Walter Stewart Library

Kids can welcome 2019 with fun crafts, dancing, and a special countdown to the New Year at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave.

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.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Nov. 30: Mindfulness sing-alongs for kids and parents

November 16, 2018November 22, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, mindfulness, S. Walter Stewart Library

Kids can learn about mindfulness in a fun, musical way with simple, easy-to-remember techniques for reducing stress at S. Walter Stewart Library.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 26: Open house for Danforth streetscape plan

November 12, 2018November 17, 2018 Streeter staff Danforth Avenue, Danforth Mosaic BIA

The Danforth Mosaic BIA is holding an open house on Nov. 26 to get local feedback on its proposed Streetscape Master Plan.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 24: Holly Berry Fair at St. Luke’s

November 10, 2018November 12, 2018 Streeter staff Coxwell Avenue, Holly Berry Fair, St. Luke's Anglican Church

St. Luke’s Anglican Church presents it annual Holly Berry Fair on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including crafts, raffle, tea room, treasures and more.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

Nov. 22: Seniors improve balance and coordination

November 8, 2018November 15, 2018 Streeter staff Eric Daw, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart

Eric Daw, an older adult specialist and personal trainer, shows “How Seniors Can Improve Their Balance and Coordination” at S.Walter Stewart Library.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Nov. 20: Making financial lemonade at S. Walter Stewart

November 6, 2018October 28, 2018 Streeter staff finances, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

Teacher and financial coach Liz Schieck shows how to get your money under control at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 17: Christmas Market at Woodbine Heights

November 3, 2018July 31, 2018 Streeter staff Woodbine Avenue

A community Christmas Market will be held at the Woodbine Heights Baptist Church at 1171 Woodbine Ave. on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Nov. 10: Create your own adventure at S. Walter Stewart

October 27, 2018October 29, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

Jeff Szpirglas, author of Canadian Survival, will be talking about how to create an action-packed, choose-your-own adventure at S. Walter Stewart Library.