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Dogtopia
*FEATURED Business NEWS 

Passion for dogs leads to Dogtopia in Don Valley

November 29, 2020December 2, 2020 Alexei Malakhov and Rodger Burnside dog care, Dog Walking, dogs, Ellesmere Road, Parkway Mall

The pursuit of their passion finally culminated in Bryan Ward and Kelly Downing being able to open Dogtopia in the Don Valley area.

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Dogstar dog in bath
*FEATURED NEWS 

Dogs are the stars at newly opened spa, even during pandemic

November 12, 2020November 18, 2020 Andrea Freedman dogs, Dogstar Boutique and Spa, Eglinton Avenue West, new business, pet grooming

When Dogstar first reopened after the shutdown, the owners worried pet owners would be apprehensive about having their dogs groomed.

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Dogs distancing in off-leash area
*FEATURED NEWS 

Dog owners keep three canines apart as off-leash areas open

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 Rodger Burnside COVID-19, dogs, John Tory, off-leash area, parks, Withrow Park

Dog owners took to the parks yesterday as Toronto opened its off-leash areas. But for the most part they followed advice to keep up physical distancing.

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Dogs in off-leash area
*FEATURED Opinion VIEWS 

Rules suggested for dog owners in park

December 10, 2019December 17, 2019 Jason Shvili dogs, off-leash area, Withrow Park

Off-leash dog parks have their problems, including a sheer lack of etiquette and respect for fellow dog owners, according to one.

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Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

Sept. 22: Park and Bark Shows start fall in Leslieville

September 8, 2018October 22, 2021 Streeter staff dogs, Park and Bark, Queen Street East

After the spring season’s Park & Bark Dog Shows, the second community dog show of the fall season gets underfoot outdoors at 1151 Queen St. E.

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Community Events THINGS TO DO 

June 26: Therapy dog visit to S. Walter Stewart

June 12, 2018June 22, 2018 Streeter staff dogs, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library, St. John Ambulance

S. Walter Stewart Library presents a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog and his handler on June 26 at 6:30–7:30 p.m.

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Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

June 10: Park and Bark dog show on Broadview

May 27, 2018May 29, 2018 Streeter staff Broadview Avenue, dogs, Park and Bark

The Park and Bark dog show comes to Riverdale-East York on June 10, running for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be in the parking lot beside Loblaw’s at 721 Broadview Ave., south of Danforth Avenue.

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Woofstock logo
Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

May 26–27: Woofstock festival returns to Woodbine Park

May 12, 2018May 25, 2018 Streeter staff dogs, Queen Street East, Woodbine Park, Woofstock

The 15th annual Woofstock festival will be held at Woodbine Park at 1695 Queen St. E., beginning May 26 at 10 a.m.

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Business 

Doggy spa sets sights on expansion, food line

July 20, 2016 Brian Baker Deena Cooper, dogs, Hold My Paws

There are more nose marks on the outside of Hold My Paws’ windows than are on in the inside. It’s

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NEWS 

Walking in winter

February 22, 2013June 18, 2014 Francis Crescia Beach, Birds, dogs, hockey, Kew Beach, Town Folk

Town Crier People Pics

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NEWS 

Faces of home

February 12, 2013June 20, 2014 Francis Crescia Christie Pitts, dogs, skating, Town Folk, Winston Churchill Park, Zoe Stinson

Town Crier People Pics

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NEWS 

Finding the right balance

February 11, 2013April 12, 2020 Town Crier staff Boulton Drive Parkette, dogs, off-leash area, Pam MacDonald, Pump Park, Rathnelly, Rathnelly Area Residents Association, safety, Sir Winston Churchill Park

Dogs are often off-leash in Pump Park, but should it be allowed?

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NEWS 

What city hall needs is to go to the dogs

July 20, 2012 Town Crier staff city hall, dogs, G-20, Rob Ford, Sandra Bussin, Toronto Police

Having a pooch can engender compassion in city’s right wing

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NEWS 

Catching air

July 4, 2012February 3, 2020 Francis Crescia Danforth Tech, dogs, East Lynn Park, ice cream, playground, skateboard, Town Folk

Town Crier People Pics

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NEWS 

Dog park causing traffic woes

January 12, 2012 Town Crier staff animals, Dog Parks, dogs, John Parker, off-leash area, parking, parks, Sandy Bruce Park, traffic

Sandy Bruce Park off-leash area has neighbours growling

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That was then.

Empringham Hotel 1903
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

November 19, 2020May 5, 2021 Eric McMillan

The Empringham, Danforth or Play Pen — they’re all the same hotel, standing at Danfoirth 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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