Woodbine Heights Archives

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

January 22, 2019February 3, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment 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 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.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Nov. 1: How to make a will at East York library

October 18, 2018October 28, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, Ontario Bar Association, S. Walter Stewart Library

You can learn about the importance of having a will and powers of attorney for you and your family at S. Walter Stewart Library on Nov. 1.

Climate change discussion with Erskine-Smith

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MP seeking emergency climate debate after residents’ request

October 12, 2018November 28, 2018 Rodger Burnside Beaches-East York, climate change, Danforth Avenue, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith

Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith is seeking an emergency Parliamentary debate on climate change after being pressed by local residents.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Oct. 26: Frankenstein and other Victorian science fiction

October 12, 2018October 8, 2018 Streeter staff Frankenstein Dreams, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library, science fiction

Michael Sims discuss the importance of Victorian science fiction literature and why the genre remains relevant today, as presented in Frankenstein Dreams.