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Gerrard Street East

Exhibits THINGS TO DO 

Nov. 24–Dec. 15: View the PaykanArtCar

November 10, 2021November 17, 2021 Streeter staff Exhibit, Gerrard Street East, human rights

The PaykanArtCar is exhibiting at 1956 Gerrard St. E. from Nov. 24 to Dec.15 to draw attention to human rights abuses in Iran.

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Gerrard Street entertainment hub site
*FEATURED NEWS 

Plan for new entertainment hubs welcomed in Beach Hill community

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 Dennis Hanagan Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association, entertainment hubs, Gerrard Street East, Woodbine Avenue

Toronto wants to encourage the creation of entertainment hubs and it seems the idea will get a good reception by Beach-Hill residents.

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intersection where first-degree murder alleged
NEWS 

First-degree murder charged after Regent Park stabbing

July 29, 2021August 4, 2021 Jay Garak first-degree murder, Gerrard Street East, Toronto Police

What started as reports of a person with a knife in the Regent Park area ended with the arrest of a man for first -degree murder yesterday.

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Qi Sushi on Gerrard
NEWS 

Cabbagetown sushi eatery closing on Gerrard

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 Streeter staff Cabbagetown BIA, closing, Gerrard Street East, sushi

Qi Sushi at 358 Gerrard St. E., east of Parliament Street, announced online it is permanently closing after this holiday weekend.

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Neil Wycik after fire
*FEATURED NEWS 

Neil Wycik evacuated as fire destroys electrical system

November 3, 2020November 4, 2020 Rodger Burnside fire, Gerrard Street East, highrise, Technical Standards and Safety Authority, Toronto Fire Services

The Neil Wycik student co-op residence on Gerrard was evacuated last night when a fire shut down the building’s electrical network.

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Chris Kamarlingos on Quarry patio
*FEATURED Business NEWS 

Quarry owner feels ‘lucky’ to have come through shutdown

October 22, 2020October 29, 2020 Dennis Hanagan Gerrard Street East, restaurant, The Quarry

The owner of the Quarry Café on Gerrard Street East hopes his loyal customers will get the restaurant through the winter months.

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Video image of gunpoint robbery
*FEATURED NEWS 

Three men wanted for robbery in alley caught on video

July 24, 2020July 25, 2020 Jay Garak Gerrard Street East, Pembroke Street, rifle, robbery, Toronto Police

Police are trying to identify three men who allegedly robbed a couple at gunpoint near Gerrard Street East and Pembroke Street early Monday morning.

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7 Numbers owner ready for Winterlicious
*FEATURED LOCAL NEWS 

East-end eateries thrive during Winterlicious

January 24, 2020February 10, 2020 Rodger Burnside 7 Numbers Danforth, Bayview Avenue, Danforth Avenue, dining, Gerrard Street East, Kingston Road, O'Connor Drive, Queen Street East, restaurants, Winterlicious

More than 200 restaurants are hosting Winterlicious with about 20 of them in the east end including Riverdale, East York, Leslieville and Beaches.

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Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO 

Jan. 31: Skin care and tea blending workshop at apothecary

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 Streeter staff Gerrard Street East, Orenda Clinic, tea

The Orenda Clinic and Apothecary at 623 Gerrard St. E. offers an evening of learning on Jan. 31 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Man wanted after shot fired
NEWS 

‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted after car fired at

July 9, 2019July 11, 2019 Jay Garak Danforth Avenue, Gerrard Street East, gunshots, Toronto Police, Victoria Park Avenue

A man, 36, is sought by police after an interaction on Danforth at Main Street led to a vehicle being forced off the road and a shot being fired.

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Community Events THINGS TO DO 

July 13–14: South Asian fest in Little India

June 29, 2019July 12, 2019 Streeter staff Festival of South Asia, Gerrard Street East

The 17th TD Festival of South Asia takes place over two days on Gerrard Street East between Greenwood and Coxwell avenues.

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Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO 

June 15: Comedy show part of fundraiser at Redwood

June 1, 2019June 2, 2019 Streeter staff comedy, fundraiser, Gerrard Street East, Redwood Theatre, Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary

The Redwood Theatre at 1300 Gerrard Street East is hosting a comedy show fundraiser with some of Canada’s top comedians donating their performances.

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child pornography charges
NEWS 

Arrest for child pornography after police search Riverdale address

April 7, 2019April 17, 2019 Jay Garak Broadview Avenue, child pornography, Gerrard Street East, Toronto Police

A man has been charged with distributing child pornography after Toronto police searched a building near Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street East.

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Business & Shopping THINGS TO DO 

Feb. 9–10: Artisan pop-up in Riverdale

January 26, 2019February 3, 2019 Streeter staff Gerrard Street East, Valentine's Day

A Valentine holiday pop-up featuring items handcrafted by artisans is appearing on Feb. 9 and 10,  from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 807 Gerrard St. East.

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Tire slashing case
*FEATURED NEWS 

78 counts for man charged after Leslieville tire-slashing investigation

September 29, 2018October 1, 2018 Jay Garak Boulton Avenue, Eastern Avenue, Gerrard Street East, Marjory Avenue, Toronto Police, vandalism

A man has been charged with 78 counts of mischief and damage to property after an investigation into a campaign of tire slashing in the Leslieville area.

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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, 2020February 6, 2023 Eric McMillan

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