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Riverdale-East York Daily Updates

June 22, 2019June 22, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment Bach Fest, bicycle theft, Black Swan, break-in, Cherry Street, Danforth Avenue, Dundas Street East, fire, Garden@Kimbourne, Jones Avenue, Jones Avenue Adult Centre, Kaboom Chicken, Kimbourne Park United Church, Leslie Street, Peter Tabuns, power outage, Queen Street East, shooting, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Hydro, Toronto Police, Toronto-Danforth, Unwin Avenue, Wolverleigh Boulevard

A quick look at news, views and things to do in Riverdale-East York neighbourhoods.

*FEATURED NEWS

No motive for Danforth shooting found in police investigation

June 21, 2019June 22, 2019 Rodger Burnside 0 Comment Danforth Avenue, Faisal Hussain, mass shooting, shooting, Toronto Police

Toronto police still don’t know why Faisal Hussain shot up Danforth Avenue, killing two young girls and wounding others before killing himself, last summer.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

June 22: It’s grilling time on the Danforth

June 8, 2019June 15, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment Danforth Avenue, Thrill of the Grill

Danforth Avenue kicks off summer nights with the 10th annual Thrill of the Grill.The street will be closed from Broadview Avenue to Playter Boulevard.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

June 22: Yard sales to support Danforth Strong

June 8, 2019June 22, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment Danforth Avenue, Danforth Strong

To recognize the upcoming anniversary of the Danforth Avenue shooting, the Danforth Community Sale iso supporting the Danforth Strong movement.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

June 8: Yard and sidewalk sales in Danforth east

May 25, 2019June 1, 2019 Streeter staff Danforth Avenue, Danforth Mosaic BIA, Danny BIA, sidewalk sale, yard sale

The Danforth East Community Association returns with its seventh annual yard sales that take over the neighbourhood in conjunction with the Danny BIA.

NEWS

Man surrenders in Peel five months after robberies in Danforth-Coxwell area

May 22, 2019May 27, 2019 Jay Garak Coxwell Avenue, Danforth Avenue, Peel Regional Police, robbery, Toronto Police

The investigation of two robberies near Danforth and Coxwell avenues in late 2018 came to an end last week when a man walked into a Peel police station.

*FEATURED ARTS & LIFE

Thinking outside the Bachs at this year’s music fest

April 26, 2019May 24, 2019 Brian Baker Black Swan Tavern, classical music, Danforth Avenue, John Abberger, St. Barnabas-on-the-Danforth, Toronto Bach Festival

This year’s Toronto Bach Festival will be different, with the performance of original Canadian compositions and the addition of a tavern as a second venue.

*FEATURED BUSINESS

You can be fashionable and ethical, local show proves

April 20, 2019April 27, 2019 Alana Rayman Danforth Avenue, fashion, The Right Side

The Right Side boutique on Danforth Avenue showcased ethical and socially conscious fashions at a fashion show on April 14.

*FEATURED BUSINESS

Eat like an Egyptian — in Greektown

March 1, 2019March 25, 2019 Rodger Burnside Big Carrot, Danforth Avenue, food, Papyrus

When Papyrus finally opened for business in early winter, it was revealed it had a Greek connection, despite specializing in Egyptian food.

*FEATURED NEWS

Man arrested for Danforth shots wanted for attempted murder, police say

February 18, 2019February 28, 2019 Jay Garak assault, attempted murder, Carlaw Avenue, Danforth Avenue, shooting, Toronto Police

A man arrested shortly after shots were fired on Danforth Avenue on Sunday morning has also been charged with attempted murder and assault.

NEWS

Stabbing and robbery sparked by vehicle accident on Danforth

February 16, 2019February 23, 2019 Jay Garak accident, Collision, Danforth Avenue, Glebemount Avenue, stabbing

A collision between two vehicles in the Danforth Village area turned into an alleged robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon on Tuesday afternoon.

Kids and adults tobogganing despite tobogganing ban

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It’s all downhill for tobogganing ban at Riverdale Park East

January 28, 2019January 29, 2019 Rodger Burnside Broadview Avenue, Danforth Avenue, Pape, Riverdale Park East, Riverdale Park West, Tobogganing, Withrow Park

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.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Feb. 5: Martha Bátiz book launch at Dora Keogh Pub

January 22, 2019January 30, 2019 Streeter staff Danforth Avenue, Dora Keogh Pub, Martha Bátiz

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.