Eat like an Egyptian — in Greektown
When Papyrus finally opened for business in early winter, it was revealed it had a Greek connection, despite specializing in Egyptian food.
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Danforth Avenue
Man arrested for Danforth shots wanted for attempted murder, police say
A man arrested shortly after shots were fired on Danforth Avenue on Sunday morning has also been charged with attempted murder and assault.
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Stabbing and robbery sparked by vehicle accident on Danforth
A collision between two vehicles in the Danforth Village area turned into an alleged robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon on Tuesday afternoon.
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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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Feb. 5: Martha Bátiz book launch at Dora Keogh Pub
The Toronto International Festival of Authors will celebrate the release of writer Martha Bátiz’s book Damiana’s Reprieve through Toronto Lit Up on Feb. 5.
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Jan. 12: Tribute band Strictly Sabbath at Linsmore Tavern
The tribute band Strictly Sabbath will play at the Linsmore Tavern, 1298 Danforth Ave., on Jan. 12 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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Those raccoon lovers are at it again—with kids book
The classic book series Where’s Waldo? now has competition — Toronto-style — as a fun-filled raccoon book hits the shelves.
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Arts and crafts show draws 1,000 at Eastminster
The ninth annual Arts and Crafts Sale at Eastminster United Church raised more than $12,00 for local community programs on Nov. 17, organizers said.
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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. 26: Open house for Danforth streetscape plan
The Danforth Mosaic BIA is holding an open house on Nov. 26 to get local feedback on its proposed Streetscape Master Plan.
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Nov. 17: Arts and crafts sale at Eastminster
The Toronto East Rotary Club hosts its ninth 9th Annual Arts and Crafts Sale at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., on Nov. 17.
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Fletcher crushes former ally and opponent in Toronto-Danforth
It was an “historical election,” Toronto-Danforth’s re-elected councillor Paula Fletcher told about 120 cheering supporters at the Fox and Fiddle.
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Nov. 2: Pub night for literacy in east end
The third annual Literacy Pub Night raises funds for East York Learning Experience’s adult literacy programs on Nov. 2 at the Eton House Tavern.
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Founding of 30-year-old art show recalled
Marking its 30th year this past weekend, the Riverdale Art Show and Sale exhibited more than 200 pieces from 24 artists, all from the Greater Toronto Area.
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Oct. 27: Learn and enjoy contra dancing
Toronto Contra Dance invites new and experienced dancers to join them every second Saturday for contra dancing at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave.
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