Yonge-Eglinton Archives

Buca opens up in midtown with chef Rob Gentile at helm

December 3, 2018December 10, 2018 Brian Baker 0 Comment Bar Buca, Eglinton Avenue East, Mark McEwan, Rob Gentile

There’s a certain energy in the heart of Yonge and Eglinton that drew the King Street Food Company, and to set up Buca in midtown.

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In the Tunnel of Glam at Yonge and St. Clair

December 1, 2018December 16, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Studio F Minus, Tunnel of Glam, Yonge Street

The phone cameras have been busy since the 80-foot sequin-lined Tunnel of Glam opened off Yonge Street just north of Eglinton Avenue on Dec. 1.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

Dec. 5, 19: Creative writing workshop for seniors

November 21, 2018December 4, 2018 Streeter staff 0 Comment Central Eglinton Community Centre, Eglinton Avenue East

Seniors can try out their writing skills with introductory writing exercises at the Central Eglinton Community Centre.

NEWS

Local groups star in Santa Claus parade

November 19, 2018November 28, 2018 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment Malvern Collegiate Institute, North Toronto Collegiate Institute

It was Toronto’s largest parade. And helping the Santa Claus parade set the record on Nov. 18 were many local participants.

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Would you like some law with your latte?

November 16, 2018November 28, 2018 Andrea Freedman Eglinton Avenue West, Lawyers & Lattes

When you think of a law firm, the picture that usually comes to mind is a stuffy, corporate atmosphere, but that is not the case at Lawyers & Lattes.

Males in hard hats shown in police video

NEWS

Men dressed as construction workers sought after violent home invasion

November 15, 2018November 16, 2018 Jay Garak assault, Eglinton Avenue West, home invasion, Yonge Street

Police have released security camera video showing three males in hard hats and construction worker clothes seven weeks after a violent home invasion.

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Local weed shop open despite police raids, arrests

October 31, 2018November 28, 2018 Rodger Burnside Cannabis, Eglinton Way, Toronto Police

A local weed shop is continuing to do business — brisk business apparently — more than a week after it was among cannabis dispensaries closed by police.

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Matlow wins battle of incumbents in Toronto-St. Paul’s

October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 Brian Baker Erica Ehm, Joe Mihevc, John Tory, Josh Matlow, Midtown Gastro Hub, municipal election, St. Michael's College School, Toronto-St. Paul's, Ward 12

Josh Matlow won as city councillor yesterday by beating fellow incumbent Joe Mihevc in Toronto-St. Paul’s, despite Mihevc receiving the mayors endorsement .

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

Alternate Mondays: Rummage sales at Montgomery Place

October 22, 2018October 25, 2018 Streeter staff Eglinton Avenue East, Montgomery Place, rummage sale

Rummage sales are presented every other Monday from noon to 4 p.m. at Montgomery Place, 130 Eglinton Ave. E.

NEWS

Windows, cars hit by vandalism right after Thanksgiving

October 20, 2018October 28, 2018 Brian Baker First Service Residential, Lawrence Construction, Mt. Pleasant Road, Redpath Avenue, Roehampton Avenue, Toronto Police, vandalism

A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged with 10 counts of mischief and property damage after cars and building were hit by vandalism on Oct. 9.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

Fridays: Bingo at Montgomery Seniors Home

October 19, 2018October 28, 2018 Streeter staff Bingo, Eglinton Avenue East, Montgomery Seniors Home

Bingo is held every Friday from noon to 3 p.m. at Montgomery Place, 130 Eglinton Ave. E.

NEWS

Rosedale, Leaside leading rise in midtown house prices

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 Rodger Burnside house prices, house sales, real estate, Toronto Real Estate Board

For all the talk of a slowdown in house sales and a buyer’s market in this city, real estate prices are rising steadily, according to the latest figures.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Oct. 26: Movie makeup workshop for teens

October 12, 2018September 24, 2018 Streeter staff Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard, Toronto International Film Festival

The Northern District Library is hosting a professional makeup artist from the Toronto International Film Festival for a workshop on TIFF Special Effects Makeup on Oct. 26 at 4 p.m.

Kids & Families THINGS TO DO

Oct. 20: Young writers write a novel

October 6, 2018September 30, 2018 Streeter staff National Novel Writing Month, Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard

On Oct. 20, young people, age 13–18, can come to the Northern District Library to meet other writers and get ready to write like crazy all November long.