Riverdale-East York Daily Updates
A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.
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Danforth Avenue
Benefits of the pandemic: new bike lanes and closed roads
If there is one benefit we have received from the pandemic and lockdown over the past year or so, it’s the rapid extension of our bike lanes.
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Woman in wheelchair dead after being struck by dump truck
An 82-year-old woman has died after being struck by a dump truck while she was crossing Danforth Avenue in a wheelchair yesterday afternoon.
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Five Black-owned businesses you can support now
If you are still looking for a way to celebrate Black History Month in practical terms, you can try supporting black-owned businesses
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Man, 47, gunned down in East Danforth condo garage
A 47-year-old man is dead after a shooting in a condo garage on Danforth Avenue last night, police report.
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Emergency child care services set up locally during lockdown
Emergency child care is available across the city for children essential workers with no other options when elementary schools are shut down.
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The Scribe brings thrill of rare books to the Danforth
With a Dec. 1 launch date in mind, Justin Daniel Wood and his staff are currently renovating a space on Danforth for The Scribe.
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From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story
The Empringham, Danforth or Play Pen — they’re all the same hotel, standing at Danfoirth and Dawes from the late 1800s into the 1980s.
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Rally against racism spreads love in Dentonia Park
When Mark Austin and Candace Zinkweg visited Dentonia Park two months ago they became the victims of an alleged racist attack.
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Police seek alleged east-end arsonist shown in images
Police have released images of an alleged arson taking place on July 11 near Woodbine and Danforth avenues.
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City’s virtual commemoration of Danforth tragedy posted
The City of Toronto has posted online a commemoration of the 2018 Danforth Avenue shooting that left three people dead and 13 injured.
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Danforth shooting victims commemorated in Withrow Park
Victims and family members affected by the 2018 shooting on Danforth Avenue joined city officials today to mark the second anniversary of the tragedy.
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Police seek suspect in double stabbing near Danforth and Main
Police are looking for a “known suspect” who allegedly fled the East Danforth area after two people suffered stabbing injuries after noon hour today.
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July 23: Attend virtual meeting about the Danforth
Toronto-Danforth councillor Paul Fletcher is hosting a virtual community meeting on Destination Danforth, along with city staff, on July 23.
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Patios not enough, need full reopening, Danforth eateries say
New outdoor space will add only a few tables to restaurants’ patios due to the social distancing rules, which will cover losses from closure.
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