North Toronto Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in North Toronto neighbourhoods.
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Neighbourhood: Yonge-Eglinton
Plenty of options in midtown for young ballet fans
My five-year-old daughter has opened me up to ballet. Ever since she saw the film Ballerina she has been enthralled by the fluid poetry on toes.
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June 17: Public consultation on city council
A meeting is being held in North Toronto on June 17, a public session the city is holding to seek residents’ ideas about decision making in Toronto
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Scenes from St. Monica’s fundraising bazaar
North Toronto’s St. Monica’s Catholic School held its annual Spring Bazaar on May 25, providing the neighbourhood with entertainment galore.
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Eglinton East ranked worst road in Ontario: CAA poll
It’s official. Eglinton Avenue East, site of construction for the Eglinton Crosstown light-rail line, is now the most hated street in Ontario.
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June 10–11: Comic competition at Absolute Comedy
Thirty stand-up comics present live auditions in search of Canada’s next top comic over three nights in Toronto, including two nights at Absolute Comedy.
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May 9: Getting started with cosplay at Northern district
The Northern District branch of the Toronto Library is offering a program on May 9 to help teens get started with cosplay.
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Northern Secondary alum Matt Black retires from Argos
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.
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Midtown dog found two weeks after being stolen
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.
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March 26: Seniors fair at community centre
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.
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March 16: Teens to meet acclaimed author at library
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.
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Dog stolen from Yonge and Eglinton area, police report
Police are seeking information on an alleged dognapping near Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue on Feb. 24. Chico, a seven
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March 12: Henna workshop at Northern District
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.
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The days of hay wagons and streetcars on 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.
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Feb. 14: For teens wanting to escape 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.
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