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Intersection where dump truck struck woman
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Woman in wheelchair dead after being struck by dump truck

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 Jay Garak Danforth Avenue, dump truck, fatality, Main Street, traffic fatality, Traffic Services

An 82-year-old woman has died after being struck by a dump truck while she was crossing Danforth Avenue in a wheelchair yesterday afternoon.

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Police seek suspect
NEWS 

Police seek suspect in double stabbing near Danforth and Main

July 15, 2020July 25, 2020 Jay Garak Danforth Avenue, Main Street, stabbing, Toronto Police

Police are looking for a “known suspect” who allegedly fled the East Danforth area after two people suffered stabbing injuries after noon hour today.

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One of first murals on Danforth Avenue
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Street art to thank frontline workers in murals

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Rodger Burnside Danforth Avenue, graffiti, Main Street, murals, street art, StreetARToronto

The first of 15 street art murals thanking Toronto’s “frontline heroes” are already making their appearance on Toronto streets, including on Danforth Ave.

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bank in area of bank robbery
NEWS 

Arrest came quickly after east-end bank robbery

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 Jay Garak bank robbery, Danforth Avenue, Main Street, Toronto Police

A 20-year-old man has been charged after a bank robbery near Main Street and Danforth Avenue early Monday afternoon, police say.

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Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO 

Nov. 17: Faculty concert from Upper Beaches Music School

November 3, 2018November 6, 2018 Streeter staff Main Street, Orrett Music Academy, Upper Beaches Music School

The first faculty concert of the year is presented by Upper Beaches Music School, 276 Main St. on Nov. 17 from 3 to 4 p.m.

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Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO 

Oct. 4–25: Creative writing workshop at Main

September 18, 2018September 21, 2018 Streeter staff creative writing, Main Street, Main Street Library

A creative writing workshop is being held at Main Street Library on Oct. 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO 

Aug. 15: How to retire on a low income

August 1, 2018July 16, 2018 Streeter staff Main Street, Main Street Library, Retirement, Woodgreen Community Services

The Main Street Library presents a workshop on Low Income Retirement Planning on Aug. 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO 

July 24: Create your own lip balm

July 10, 2018July 16, 2018 Streeter staff Main Street, Main Street Library

If you have ever wanted to create your own lip balm, maybe using natural and healthier products, you can do it at the Main Street Library, 137 Main St., on July 24, from 4 to 5 p.m.

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Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO 

July 20: Button-making workshop at Main

July 6, 2018July 12, 2018 Streeter staff Main Street, Main Street Library

You can show your creative side on a small scale during our the button-making program at the Main Street Library, 17 Main St., on July 20 at 2 p.m.

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For Kids THINGS TO DO 

July 12: Dinosaur pieces at Main Street

June 28, 2018July 12, 2018 Streeter staff dinosaurs, Main Street, Main Street Library

Pre-school and school-age kids can see some cool dinosaur pieces at the Main Street Library on July 12.

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Farmers' Market 55
Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

June 17–July 4: Sunday farmers’ market on Main

June 3, 2018June 8, 2018 Streeter staff Community Centre 55, farmers' market, Main Street

The summer farmers’ market will take place at Community Centre 55, located at 97 Main St. in the Upper Beaches, each Sunday from June 17 to July 4.

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community skate on Family Day
THINGS TO DO 

Feb. 19: Community skate on Family Day

February 12, 2018February 11, 2019 Streeter staff Arthur Potts, Family Day, Gerrard Street East, Main Street, skating, Ted Reeve Arena

Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts is inviting everyone to join him for his fourth annual community skate on Feb. 19. Bring your family and skates to Ted Reeve Arena.

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Streeter News, Views and Things To Do are selected from neighbourhoods across Toronto. For local news only, see our community pages:

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This is a work in progress, and we are adding more communities and more features daily. Check back for news, views and things to do in your neighbourhood.

That was then.

Empringham Hotel 1903
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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
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When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge

December 1, 2019February 6, 2020 Eric McMillan
Yonge-Eglinton southeast
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Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 Eric McMillan

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