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A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in North Toronto neighbourhoods.

SAVA Crepes and Coffee owner Sofia Reshetnikova

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Crepes and coffee shop brings Russian tradition to Yonge-Eglinton

February 11, 2022March 7, 2022 Andrea Freedman COVID-19, Crepes, restaurant, SAVA Crepes and Coffee, Yonge Street

SAVA Crepes and Coffee, a café that serves sweet and savoury crepes, as well as coffee purchased from other local

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Writer and former Hells Angels head Donny Petersen reported dead at 74

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 Rodger Burnside author, Donny Petersen, Hells Angels, motorcycles, obituary

Donny Petersen, author and former president of the Hells Angels motorcycle club in downtown Toronto, has reportedly died at age 74.

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Death of man in midtown apartment deemed homicide, Toronto man arrested

December 11, 2021December 12, 2021 Jay Garak autopsy, homicide, Redpath Avenue, second-degree murder, Toronto Police

A 30-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after an autopsy indicated a death was homicide, police said.

Sold over asking sign to illustrate need for speculation tax

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Colle seeking speculation tax to curb ‘out-of-control’ housing prices

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Rodger Burnside flipping, housing prices, John Filion, Mike Colle, real estate, speculation, taxes

Egliinton-Lawrence councillor Mike Colle is seeking support for a provincial tax on speculation in the housing market.

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Playa Cabana’s Mexican beach vibe welcomed at Yonge-Eglinton

December 5, 2021December 7, 2021 Andrea Freedman Eglinton Avenue East, Más Playas, Playa Cabana Bar Esquina, restaurant

Despite challenges of the pandemic and construction in the neighbourhood, Playa Cabana Bar Esquina has thrived since opening in midtown.

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The Padaria story began in Brazil with friends meeting on Facebook

November 12, 2021November 15, 2021 Andrea Freedman bakery, Manor Road East, new business, Padaria

Despite the challenges of opening during the pandemic, Padaria’s owners couldn’t be more pleased with the positive reception they’ve had.

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Petition aims to bring back Metro Toronto flag — with changes

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Dennis Hanagan logo, Metropolitan Toronto, Petition, Toronto flag

An urban geographer and an arborist plan to petition city hall to have the former Metro Toronto flag reinstated as the city’s emblem.

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Sidewalk, curb-lane patios to become permanent dining experience in Toronto

October 28, 2021October 29, 2021 Rodger Burnside CafeTO, city council, executive committee, John Tory, patios

The city’s executive committee yesterday approved extending the CaféTO initiative allowing sidewalk and curb-lane patios indefinitely.

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Local Liberal MPs appointed to Trudeau’s new cabinet

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Streeter staff Carolyn Bennett, Chrystia Freeland, federal election, Justin Trudeau, Marci Ien, Marco Mendicino

Chrystia Freeland was re-appointed to top positions in the federal cabinet though some other Toronto appointments might be less obvious.

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Parkette planned for midtown neighbourhood hungry for green space

October 21, 2021October 22, 2021 Dennis Hanagan Broadway Avenue, Jaye Robinson, park, parkette, Redpath Avenue

A new parkette is in the offing near a prominent midtown intersection, but it’s two years away for the park-deprived neighbourhood.

Activism THINGS TO DO

October: Become a Neighbourhood Climate Action Champion

October 1, 2021October 2, 2021 Streeter staff climate change, environment, Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions

The city is once again seeking Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions to help inspire local green projects.

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The Candy Man can…open a candy store in Forest Hill

September 25, 2021September 28, 2021 Andrea Freedman candy, candy store, Eglinton Avenue West, Eglinton Way, new business

Kandy Krazed is adding some welcomed sweetness to Forest Hill with the fun new candy store at 454 Eglinton Ave. W.

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City recreation programs back, but you’ll need to be vaccinated

September 22, 2021September 24, 2021 Rodger Burnside John Tory, proof of vaccination, recreation centres, recreation programs, registration, vaccination

Proof of vaccination will be required for most people involved in the city’s fall recreation programs with registration opening this weekend.

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Midtown is still painted red after Liberal election sweep

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Rodger Burnside Carolyn Bennett, Don Valley West, Eglinton-Lawrence, federal election, Marco Mendicino, Rob Oliphant, Toronto-St. Paul's

After another close and hard-fought federal election, the same Liberal candidates won all the midtown races as in the previous two elections.

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