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A bit of rural life in the heart of Toronto

October 15, 2018 Rodger Burnside fair, Midtown Country Fair, Midtown Yonge BIA

Where would you go to ride a bull, get lost in the corn and sample old-time country foods? The Midtown Country Fair,of course.

Climate change discussion with Erskine-Smith

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MP seeking emergency climate debate after residents’ request

October 12, 2018November 28, 2018 Rodger Burnside Beaches-East York, climate change, Danforth Avenue, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith

Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith is seeking an emergency Parliamentary debate on climate change after being pressed by local residents.

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Sharon and Bram have surprises in store for fans on national tour

October 6, 2018October 8, 2018 Brian Baker Bram Morrison, children's entertainers, Lois Lilienstein, music, Sharon Hampson, Sharon Lois and Bram

Two-thirds of the children’s entertainment trio, Sharon, Lois and Bram are kicking off their farewell tour this October, and it’s an exciting time for them.

Pedestrians using phones crossing the street

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Heads up, pedestrians! Taking that call not worth your life

October 4, 2018October 8, 2018 Jason Shvili cellphone, Danforth Avenue, pedestrian

Every day pedestrians are seen with their heads in their cellphones strolling down the sidewalk or crossing the street without paying attention.

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Bell Box Murals Project has been artistic labour of love

September 30, 2018October 8, 2018 Brian Baker art, Bell box, Davisville Avenue, Ghazaleh Rastgar, Michael Cavanaugh, Mt. Pleasant Road, Murals

It started with a simple tweet. Michael Cavanaugh posted a picture of a painted Bell box by Sarah Cannon on Davisville Avenue.

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78 counts for man charged after Leslieville tire-slashing investigation

September 29, 2018October 1, 2018 Jay Garak Boulton Avenue, Eastern Avenue, Gerrard Street East, Marjory Avenue, Toronto Police, vandalism

A man has been charged with 78 counts of mischief and damage to property after an investigation into a campaign of tire slashing in the Leslieville area.

Deanne Puder addresses bladder cancer walk

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Emotional and successful day for Wilket Creek walk

September 28, 2018October 13, 2018 Sergio Arangio bladder cancer, Deanne Puder, Wilket Creek

Leaside resident Deanne Puder’s eyes teared up as she addressed nearly 400 people at Wilket Creek Park on Sept. 23 for the Bladder Cancer Canada walk.

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Artists welcomed at 10th annual Danforth show

September 17, 2018 Rodger Burnside arts fair, Danforth Avenue, Danforth East Arts Fair, Danforth East Community Association

Link Tong was one of the more than 60 artists displaying and selling their wares at the 10th annual fair by the Danforth East Community Association.

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Security camera footage released in sex assault investigation

September 15, 2018September 30, 2018 Jay Garak Church Street, Park Road, sexual assault, Toronto Police, Yonge Street

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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Carolyn Bennett kicks off campaign for ‘tough’ election

September 13, 2018September 26, 2018 Brian Baker Bob Rae, Carolyn Bennett, federal election, Josh Matlow, Liberal Party of Canada, Rob Oliphant

Tucked in a booth at the Midtown Gastro Hub in Deer Park on Sept. 6, Toronto-St. Paul’s MP Carolyn Bennett admitted this federal election is going to be a tough one.

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Anti-hate rally drowns out anti-immigrant vigil on Danforth

September 12, 2018September 27, 2018 Sergio Arangio Danforth Avenue, Faith Goldy, Mary Fragedakis, mass shooting, Paula Fletcher, protest, shooting

Seven weeks after the tragic mass shooting at Toronto’s Greektown, a clash of “love versus hate” took place Sept. 9 at the site of the horrific event.

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Personal loss led Leaside woman to organize walk

September 12, 2018September 13, 2018 Rodger Burnside bladder cancer, Deanne Puder, Eglinton Avenue East, Leslie Street, Sunnybrook Park, Sutherland Drive, Wilket Creek Park

“I don’t want any other families to have to go through this,” Deanne Puder says, explaining why she’s organizing Toronto’s Bladder Cancer Canada walk.

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Arrest for Graydon Hall hit and run

August 29, 2018September 11, 2018 Jay Garak Graydon Hall Dirve, hit and run, Toronto Police

A man, 54, has been arrested three days after an elderly man was struck and killed by a vehicle in an apartment building garage near Don Mills Road south of Highway 401.

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TTC bus retrofitted to serve people living on streets

August 27, 2018August 30, 2018 Rodger Burnside Bathurst Street, Holy Blossom Temple, Hygiene on Wheels, Joe Mihevc, Toronto Transit Commission

On Aug. 24 the charitable organization Hygiene on Wheels launched a retrofitted TTC bus to offer a mobile shower, laundry and other facilities for people living on Toronto streets.