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Paula Fletcher re-elected in Toronto-Danforth
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Fletcher crushes former ally and opponent in Toronto-Danforth

October 23, 2018March 27, 2019 Rodger Burnside Danforth Avenue, Doug Ford, Fox and Fiddle, Jennifer Story, Mary Fragedakis, municipal election, Paula Fletcher, Sidewalk Café

It was an “historical election,” Toronto-Danforth’s re-elected councillor Paula Fletcher told about 120 cheering supporters at the Fox and Fiddle.

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One of two protests on Danforth
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Anti-hate rally drowns out anti-immigrant vigil on Danforth

September 12, 2018September 27, 2018 Sergio Arangio Danforth Avenue, Faith Goldy, Mary Fragedakis, Paula Fletcher, protest, shooting

Seven weeks after the tragic mass shooting at Toronto’s Greektown, a clash of “love versus hate” took place Sept. 9 at the site of the horrific event.

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Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO 

July 18: East York Days free concert

July 4, 2018July 8, 2018 Streeter staff Coxwell Avenue, East York Civic Centre, Mary Fragedakis

The final date for the East York Days free concert series is scheduled for July 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Ave.

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Jon Burnside
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East York councillors popular — at least when no one runs against them

December 10, 2017December 13, 2017 Jay Garak Janet Davis, Jon Burnside, Mary Fragedakis, municipal election

Ward 26 councillor Jon Burnside should win re-election handily, if he decides to run in the next municipal election, to judge by a poll released Sunday.

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Pumpkin Parade
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Residents’ creativity highlighted in Pumpkin Parade

November 4, 2017May 3, 2018 Giorgio Lee Coxwell Avenue, Danforth Avenue, East York Civic Centre, Mary Fragedakis, Mortimer Avenue, pumpkin parade, Teresa Carpino

Horror figures like Pennywise the Clown and Jack Skellington joined the fourth annual Pumpkin Parade at the East York Civic Centre.

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Community discusses new police station location.
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Choice of three sites for modernized police station

October 29, 2017December 5, 2017 Rhianne Campbell 54 Division, 55 Division, East York Civic Centre, Mary Fragedakis

Toronto police are asking the public for help in deciding where to put an improved police station, amalgamating 54 and 55 Divisions.

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Former municipalities to live on—on street signs

October 11, 2017December 28, 2017 Tina Adamopoulos Janet Davis, Jaye Robinson, Mary Fragedakis, street signs

The logos of the former municipalities making up Toronto will officially live on — at least on street signs, city council has decided.

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Redway Road to be lengthened?

April 18, 2013 Town Crier staff Bayview Extension, John Parker, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Mary Fragedakis, Redway Road

Councillor John Parker asks city to study an old idea

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City says yes to electronic bingo

February 6, 2013 Town Crier staff Bingo, charity, city hall, EBingo, Gambling, Hellenic Home for the Aged, Mary Fragedakis, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation

However, some concerned it might not be a good deal

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Not all bubbles burst

July 4, 2012March 11, 2021 Town Crier staff condominiums, Economic Development, housing, housing bubble, Mary Fragedakis, real estate

A Town Crier Community Column

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Danforth may see new LCBO store

April 19, 2012 Town Crier staff Albany Medical Clinic, construction, LCBO, Mary Fragedakis

Site of old Albany Medical Clinic is proposed location

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Bank celebrates 100 years on Danforth

March 8, 2012 Town Crier staff Diane Fotopoulos, Dimitri Nistas, Mary Fragedakis, Milestone, Paula Fletcher, Peter Tabuns, Scotiabank

Customer with longest tenure honoured at ceremony

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Child care onus on the government

February 24, 2012May 29, 2020 Town Crier staff Andrea Calver, Atkinson Foundation, Carrie McQuaig, Cathy Dandy, child care, Dalton McGuinty, funding, Mary Fragedakis, Ontario Coalition For Better Child Care, Pascal Report, Paula Fletcher, Peter Tabuns, Sheila Cary-Meagher, Toronto-Danforth

Every week I talk to parents who are trying to find good, affordable childcare. Parents who need to go back

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Transit issue at city hall is business as un-usual

February 24, 2012 Town Crier staff Eglinton LRT, LRTs, Mary Fragedakis, Metrolinx, Rob Ford, subways, Toronto Transit Commission, transit, Transit City

Would you like a free metropass? How about a free metropass for 900 of your friends for 50 years? That’s

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Craig Scott to replace Jack Layton

January 10, 2012October 30, 2017 Karolyn Coorsh byelection, Claire Prashaw, Craig Scott, Jack Layton, Justin Duncan, Mary Fragedakis, Metropolitan Community Church Of Toronto, New Democratic Party, Nomination Meeting, Olivia Chow, Peter Tabuns, Toronto-Danforth

NDP nominee will vie for federal Toronto–Danforth riding in yet-to-be-called byelection

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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
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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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