Local groups star in Santa Claus parade
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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Neighbourhood: Yorkville
Perhaps Toronto’s highest-profile neighbourhood, Yorkville is certainly its most luxurious. Yorkville is centered on Bloor Street between Avenue Road and Yonge Street and is flanked by pretty, narrow lanes reminiscent of a European urban district. The streets here are dotted with retail shops offering major international luxury brands such as Prada, Gucci and Chanel, boutique and luxury hotels as well as some of Toronto’s most famous restaurants, including Sassafrazz. Fortune Magazine named Yorkville the seventh most expensive shopping area in the world.
December: Wildlife photographer of the year exhibit
The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition returns to the Royal Ontario Museum for its sixth year starting Dec. 1
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Nov. 30: Summerhill Orchestra presents Mendelssohn
The Summerhill Orchestra presents Mendelssohn’s “The Italian Symphony” on Nov. 30 at the Church of the Messiah, 240 Avenue Rd.
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Sharon and Bram launch new song with sing-along at Bay-Bloor
Parents, grandparents and children packed the kids section of the Bay-Bloor Indigo for a chance to hear Sharon and Bram’s new single, “The Colour Song.”
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Nov. 7–11: Collective presents photography exhibit at Dignam
The f8 Photography Collective presents its 19th exhibition, A Sum of Parts, at the Dignam Art Gallery, 23 Prince Arthur Ave., from Nov. 7 to 11.
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Rosedale, Leaside leading rise in midtown house prices
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.
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Petrowska Quilico releases two CDs this fall
Pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico lost a beloved recording 20 years ago. But in 2018 she put together the same track listing to record a two-disc album.
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Security camera footage released in sex assault investigation
Police have released security camera footage of a pedestrian at Church Street and Park Road as part of a sexual assault investigation.
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Sept. 28–Nov. 23: Friday Night Live at the ROM
You can start your Friday nights on the dance floor with top DJs and live artists, or explore the Royal Ontario Museum’s galleries with tasty food and drinks.
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Toronto Fashion Week tears up Yorkville
Fashionistas, models and photographers descended on Yorkville Sept. 4 for the premiere of Toronto Fashion Week.
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Sept. 25: Violence against women as a tool of control
A seminar on violence against women as a tool of control will be held at the Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall at 789 Yonge St. on Sept. 25 from 7 to 8:15 p.m.
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Sept. 24: Documentary film Colonization Road at Reference Library
A screening of the documentary film Colonization Road will be held on Sept. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Toronto Reference Library (Beeton Hall) at 789 Yonge St.
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Police investigating sexual assault in Yorkville area
Toronto police are seeking a man wanted in a sexual assault investigation after an alleged assault near Cumberland and Bay streets on Sept. 8.
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Aug. 10: Citizen Jane to perform in Yorkville park
Citizen Jane will perform a free concert as part of the Summer Music in the Park series, in the Village of Yorkville Park at Cumberland and Bellair streets on Aug. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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July 12–Aug. 30: Robotics camp at Toronto Reference Library
The summer robotics program will be held at the Toronto Reference Library at 789 Yonge St., each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. beginning July 12.
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