Riverdale-East York Daily Updates
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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Broadview Avenue
51-year-old was shot in his East York home, police say
The man wounded by gunfire in the Playter Estates area less than two days ago was shot at his own residence, police say.
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Three sought after midnight shooting near Broadview Station
A man appears to be seriously wounded by gunfire and three males are being sought after a shooting near Broadview Station last night.
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Homeless housing to move after fire, stabbing, local complaints
The interim homeless housing program is leaving its 55–65 Broadway Ave. address to make way for redevelopment scheduled to begin in September.
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Sept. 25: Filmmaker’s funny take on life at Riverdale Library
Filmmaker and visual humorist Cameron Tingley presents his short live-action films and shares his observations of modern society in “Life As We Know It.”
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Catching your neighbourhood’s vibe in photos
Have you ever wanted to take better photos of your neighbourhood’s vibe? Whatever your goals may be, match your camera’s settings to your subject.
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May 25: Sing-along for social justice on Broadview
Common Thread Community Chorus presents its 20th anniversary concert and sing-along entitled “Music, Community & Social Justice” on May 25.
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Three boys charged after robberies in north Broadview area
Three teenage boys have been arrested after 10 robberies in the East York and Riverdale neighbourhoods between Feb. 19 and April 7.
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Arrest for child pornography after police search Riverdale address
A man has been charged with distributing child pornography after Toronto police searched a building near Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street East.
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It’s all downhill for tobogganing ban at Riverdale Park East
Tobogganing may have been banned as unsafe at Riverdale Park East, but that hasn’t kept locals off what has been ranked Toronto’s best hill for winter fun.
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Jan. 26: Drums speak at Riverdale Library
Songs and djembe drum rhythms will be performed at the Drums Speak event at the Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave., on Jan. 26 from 2 to 3 p.m.
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Jan. 10: Salary negotiation strategies for women
A seminar on salary negotiation strategies for women will take place on Jan. 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave.ve.
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Back when Danforth was a frontier town
Back in 1908 the west end of what was to become the Danforth Avenue strip known as Greektown resembled nothing more than an isolated frontier town.
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Nov. 9–Dec. 21: Chair exercise for seniors in Riverdale
A free community chair exercise program for seniors, age 65 and older, is offered at the Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave. starting Nov. 9.
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Nov. 6: ‘Dear Sadie’—love letters of First World War
Jay Young, PhD, presents the Archives of Ontario’s “Dear Sadie” exhibit, based on letters between a Canadian soldier fighting overseas and his sweetheart.
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