Yonge-Eglinton Archives

Northern Secondary alum Matt Black retires from Argos

March 22, 2019April 2, 2019 Brian Baker 0 Comment football, Grey Cup, John Prisco, Matt Black, Northern Secondary School, Toronto Argonauts

Matt Black, the 34-year-old Northern Secondary alum who spent 10 seasons with the Toronto Argonauts is shifting from the field to behind the scenes.

*FEATURED NEWS

Midtown dog found two weeks after being stolen

March 12, 2019March 18, 2019 Jay Garak dognapping, Eglinton Avenue, Toronto Police, Yonge Street

Police reported on Monday the dog Chico, described as part black pug and part chihuahua, was found on March 9 at about 8:30 p.m.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

March 26: Seniors fair at community centre

March 12, 2019March 11, 2019 Streeter staff Central Eglinton Community Centre, Eglinton Avenue East, seniors

The Central Eglinton Community Centre presents its annual “Healthy Brain, Happy Life” fair for seniors on March 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

March 16: Teens to meet acclaimed author at library

March 2, 2019March 4, 2019 Streeter staff Tanaz Bhathena

Teens can find out how Tanaz Bhathena began writing books and how her first novel, A Girl Like That, was published, at Northern District Library.

NEWS

Dog stolen from Yonge and Eglinton area, police report

February 28, 2019March 13, 2019 Jay Garak dognapping, Eglinton Avenue, Yonge Street

Police are seeking information on an alleged dognapping near Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue on Feb. 24. Chico, a seven

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

March 12: Henna workshop at Northern District

February 26, 2019March 4, 2019 Streeter staff Henna, Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard

Teenagers can learn how to design henna art, create a design on paper, and get their very own henna art done at Northern District Library.

*FEATURED THEN & NOW

The days of hay wagons and streetcars on Yonge Street

February 1, 2019February 3, 2019 Rodger Burnside Montgomery Avenue, Yonge Street

Yonge Street once featured horse-drawn hay wagons and streetcars, not to mention pedestrians and dogs straying across, according to a 1917 photo.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Feb. 14: For teens wanting to escape Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2019February 2, 2019 Streeter staff Northern District Library, Orchard View Boulevard, Valentine's Day

If you are sick of everything pink and lovey-dovey, Northern District Library at 40 Orchard View Blvd. has the Anti-Valentine’s Party for you.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

Feb. 13, 27: Creative writing workshop for seniors

January 30, 2019December 3, 2018 Streeter staff Central Eglinton Community Centre, Eglinton Avenue East

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

*FEATURED ARTS & LIFE

Midtown comedian reaches finals in comedy tournament

January 21, 2019January 29, 2019 Brian Baker comedy, Craig Scorgie, Sketch to the Death

Ian McIntyre is heading into the finals of the Sketch to the Death comedy tournament, and for his final set he is drawing on his observations of people.

Business & Shopping THINGS TO DO

Jan. 18, 25: Dentistry on Eglinton at Yonge Eglinton Centre

January 11, 2019January 16, 2019 Streeter staff Yonge Eglinton Centre, Yonge Street

Dentistry on Eglinton free information sessions are coming to the Yonge Eglinton Centre, 2300 Eglinton Ave. on Jan. 18 and 25.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

Jan. 16, 30: Creative writing workshop for seniors

January 2, 2019December 3, 2018 Streeter staff Central Eglinton Community Centre, Eglinton Avenue East

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

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.

Business & Shopping THINGS TO DO

Dec. 20–22: Midtown artisan holiday market

December 6, 2018December 20, 2018 Streeter staff Yonge Eglinton Centre, Yonge Street

The midtown artisan holiday market will be held in the centre court of the Yonge Eglinton Centre at 2300 Yonge St. on Dec. 20 to 22 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.