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.

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Central Toronto Daily Updates

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

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One arrested, two sought in homicide investigation

January 9, 2022January 10, 2022 Jay Garak 0 Comment homicide, second-degree murder, shooting, suspects, Toronto Police

A homicide investigation has led to the arrest of a man, 22, and two others are being sought after a shooting at Bloor and Church streets.

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Bloor Street bike lanes

‘Temporary’ bike lanes to be made permanent, council decides

December 16, 2021December 17, 2021 Rodger Burnside Bayview Avenue, bike lanes, Bloor Street, city council, Danforth Avenue, Dundas Street East, Joe Cressy, John Tory, University Avenue

Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians had better get used to the bike lanes installed last year as temporary parts of the ActiveTO initiative.

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Exhibits THINGS TO DO

Starting Dec. 3: Witness the dawn of life at the ROM

November 19, 2021December 3, 2021 Streeter staff Bloor Street West, Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum is unveiling Dawn of Life, the new gallery that explores early life on Earth and four billion years of evolution.

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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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Exhibits THINGS TO DO

Daily to Jan. 2: Space out at scifi exhibit at reference library

November 1, 2021November 9, 2021 Streeter staff Judith Merril, science fiction, Toronto Reference Library, Yonge Street

“Spaced Out: 50 Years of the Merril Collection” showcases some of the strange and wonderful things held by TPL’s Merril Collection.

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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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Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 2–8: View photography collective’s exhibition

October 19, 2021October 23, 2021 Streeter staff f8 Photography Collective, photography, Prince Arthur Avenue

The F8 Photography Collective Exhibition celebrates its 12th year with its 21st exhibition of images, “Abstracts and Abstractions.”

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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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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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Amid Liberal sweep, biggest story of central Toronto is Annamie Paul’s loss

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Rodger Burnside Annamie Paul, Chrystia Freeland, federal election, Marci Ien, Toronto Centre, University-Rosedale

The Liberals swept central Toronto again in this election but attention focused on Green Party leader Annamie Paul’s losing quest for a seat.

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Health & Fitness THINGS TO DO

Sept. 25, 28: Start signing up for fall recreation programs

September 11, 2021September 24, 2021 Streeter staff exercise, fitness, indoor recreation, recreation programs, sports

This fall marks the return of regular recreation programming for Toronto, where COVID-19 has impacted programming since March 2020.

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Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Sept. 23–26: Enjoy animated art in Yorkville

September 9, 2021September 23, 2021 Streeter staff art installations, Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area, Greater Yorkville Residents’ Association

The Yorkville community is welcoming people to enjoy free outdoor public art installations this weekend.

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35-storey condo tower planned for 148 Avenue Road

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Rodger Burnside Avenue Road, condominiums, Davenport Road, Greybrook Realty, Tribute Communities

A developer is seeking a zoning by-law amendment to let them erect a 35-storey condo tower at 148 Avenue Road at Davenport.

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THINGS TO DO Tours

July 29: Walk on the Yorkville musical tour

July 15, 2021July 27, 2021 Streeter staff walking tour, Yorkville Avenue

For anyone interested in how a neighbourhood became a musical mecca in the 1960s, the Yorkville Musical History Walking Tour is a treat.

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