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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Danforth Avenue
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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Street art to thank frontline workers in murals
The first of 15 street art murals thanking Toronto’s “frontline heroes” are already making their appearance on Toronto streets, including on Danforth Ave.
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East-end businesses fear rent issues will force them to close
Rent relief is now available for commercial property owners, but not many of them refuse to apply for it as they would lose 25 per cent of the total lease.
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Two Beaches-East York sites among six selected for affordable housing
Mayor John Tory yesterday announced six locations recommended for the second phase of a plan to build affordable housing.
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Arrest came quickly after east-end bank robbery
A 20-year-old man has been charged after a bank robbery near Main Street and Danforth Avenue early Monday afternoon, police say.
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Two teens wounded in Thorncliffe as shootings erupt across city
Police are investigating a slew of shootings, including one in Thorncliffe Park, one in the St. James Town area and two along Danforth Avenue.
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Danforth restaurant imploring customers to please wear masks
Danforth restaurant Hollandaise Diner has had to sternly remind their customers to wear masks after seeing a drop in the practice.
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