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A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in North Toronto neighbourhoods.

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NEWS 

Four youths among eight arrested after police fired upon

October 21, 2020August 19, 2021 Jay Garak firearms, Lawrence Avenue East, Special Investigations Unit, The Donway, Toronto Police

Eight people were arrested and two firearms seized after police were fired upon while carrying out a search in Don Mills early this morning.

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Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

Feb. 22: Two free gardening events at Toronto Botanical Garden

February 8, 2020February 5, 2020 Streeter staff Garden Ontario, Lawrence Avenue East, Ontario Horticultural Association, seeds, Toronto Botanical Garden

Two gardening events for the price (free!) of one. Toronto Botanical Garden is hosting two garden events on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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NEWS 

One-man string of attempted robberies reported in North Toronto

May 24, 2019November 24, 2020 Jay Garak Lawrence Avenue East, Mt. Pleasant Road, robbery, Toronto Police

A man attempted three robberies near Mt. Pleasant Road and Lawrence Avenue East area on May 21 between 5:34 p.m. and 7 p.m., police report.

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For Kids THINGS TO DO 

Mondays: Story time at Toronto Botanical Garden

October 8, 2018 Streeter staff Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto Botanical Garden

Mondays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. is time for nature stories and songs at the Weston Family Library, Toronto Botanical Garden
777 Lawrence Ave. E.

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Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO 

Aug. 3–Sept. 30: ZimSculpt exhibit at Toronto Botanical

July 27, 2018January 27, 2019 Streeter staff art show, Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto Botanical Garden

The ZimSculpt art exhibit will be on display at the Toronto Botanical Gardens at 777 Lawrence Ave. E. from Aug. 3 to Sept. 30.

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Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO 

July 5–Aug. 23: Summer music series at Toronto Botanical Gardens

July 1, 2018January 27, 2019 Streeter staff Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto Botanical Garden

The Edwards summer music series will take place Thursdays at 7 p.m. from July 5 to Aug. 23 at the Toronto Botanical Gardens at 777 Lawrence Ave. E.

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Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO 

June 1: Workshop for older adults and caregivers

May 18, 2018May 25, 2018 Streeter staff caregivers, Lawrence Avenue East, workshop

A health and technology workshop for older adults and their caregivers will be held on June 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Don Mills Library at 888 Lawrence Ave. E

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