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Coldest Night of the Year walk in 2022
THINGS TO DO 

Feb. 25: Take a walk on Coldest Night of the Year

February 18, 2023February 23, 2023 Streeter staff charity, Coldest Night of the Year, fundraiser, walk

The Coldest Night of the Year is a family-friendly walk, hosted by local charities to serve people who are hurt, hunger or homeless.

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NEWS 

More than one reason to walk

September 9, 2015September 10, 2015 Eric Emin Wood charity, Glynnis Burt, One Walk, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Shoppers Drug Mart

Leaside resident Glynnis Burt knows better than most about having cancer affect your life.

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Sports 

Girls, teachers to face off in charity hockey game

March 15, 2015 Shawn Star charity, hockey, Loretto Abbey, NHL, Shayne Corson, The Angel Foundation for Learning, Toronto Maple Leafs

The annual hockey game between students and teachers at Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School will be seeing the puck drop April 15 at North Toronto Memorial Arena.

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Health & Wellness 

A worthwhile day at the races

March 26, 2014June 8, 2014 Ann Ruppenstein charity, Color Me Rad, Meagan's Walk, race, walk

Here are a few upcoming walks and races you can start training for today.

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Business 

Sweet business is world famous

February 13, 2013May 4, 2017 Ann Ruppenstein Air Canada’s En Route magazine, charity, CNN Travel, cupcakes, Dlish Cupcakes, red velvet, Verge Manuel, Where Magazine

Dlish Cupcakes spreads to Yorkville

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NEWS 

Taking on the cost of dance

February 6, 2013 Town Crier staff charity, contest, dance, Natalie Ast, Start Something with Alesse, Tutus for Tots

Charity would help pay for dancewear for families who can’t afford it

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NEWS 

City says yes to electronic bingo

February 6, 2013 Town Crier staff Bingo, charity, city hall, EBingo, Gambling, Hellenic Home for the Aged, Mary Fragedakis, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation

However, some concerned it might not be a good deal

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NEWS 

Rumble on the Kingsway raises $56,000 for cancer

July 24, 2012 Town Crier staff Andreas Tsagarelis, boxing, Caffe Demetre, cancer, charity, Fight To End Cancer, fundraising, Jennifer Huggins, Kingsway Boxing Club, Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Urgent Care Fund, Virgil Barrow, Woodbine Racetrack

Locals step into the ring to trade punches for charity

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NEWS 

Flemingdon Park food bank in crisis

June 5, 2012 Town Crier staff charity, Flemingdon Community Food Bank, food bank, rent, social services

Tab for back rent puts future of social service in jeopardy

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NEWS 

Locals don boxing gloves to fight cancer

May 14, 2012 Town Crier staff Andreas Tsagarelis, boxing, Caffe Demetre, cancer, charity, Fight To End Cancer, fundraising, Jennifer Huggins, Kingsway Boxing Club, Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Urgent Care Fund, Virgil Barrow, Woodbine Racetrack

Charity boxing event will aid urgent care at Princess Margaret Hospital

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NEWS 

Blood clinic thrives

April 16, 2012 Town Crier staff blood, Canadian Blood Services, charity, community, donation, Leukemia, Northlea Elementary And Middle School

Northlea students’ history still fresh in Leasiders’ minds

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NEWS 

Compassion lost?

April 12, 2012 Town Crier staff Aubrey Clyke, Budget Cuts, charity, city council, Ontario Works, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Roberto Ubertino, St. John The Compassionate Mission, Volunteers

One hit after another has mission thinking mayor favouring rich

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NEWS 

Saying farewell to a legend

April 12, 2012 Town Crier staff charity, Future Aces, Herb Carnegie, hockey, Investor's Group, memorial, National Hockey League, NHL, Scholarships

Hundreds gather to remember Future Aces founder Herb Carnegie

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Health & Wellness 

Hospital receives record donation

March 14, 2012June 8, 2014 Omar Mosleh charity, Diana Thomson, donation, hospital, Ken And Marilyn Patient Care Centre, Peter Thomson, Rob Devitt, Thomson Family, Thomson-Reuters, Toronto East General Hospital

Toronto East General gets $5-million gift from Thomson family

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NEWS 

Drawing for hope

March 7, 2012 Town Crier staff charity, Childhood Cancer Canada, Drawing, Illustration, Michael Martchenko, Robert Munsch, The Paper Bag Princess, Thomas' Snowsuit, Words Of Hope, writing

Noted illustrator to use his pen to inspire children battling cancer

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That was then.

Empringham Hotel 1903
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From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

November 19, 2020February 6, 2023 Eric McMillan

The Empringham, Danforth or Play Pen — they’re all the same hotel, standing at Danforth and Dawes from the late 1800s into the 1980s.

Queen and Waverley 1903
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

Can you believe this century home still stands at Queen and Waverley?

February 27, 2020March 4, 2020 Eric McMillan
Beltline bridge over Yonge Street ion 1915
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge

December 1, 2019February 6, 2020 Eric McMillan
Yonge-Eglinton southeast
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 Eric McMillan

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