pandemic Archives

Palmerston green plan adopted by city, on hold until after COVID

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 Dennis Hanagan 0 Comment climate change, COVID-19, green plan, Mike Layton, Palmerston Area Residents’ Association, pandemic

In February, the city adopted the Palmerston neighbourhood’s green plan to combat climate change but it’s on hold until after the pandemic.

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We will soon be together again

March 14, 2021March 30, 2021 Carolyn Bennett 0 Comment Carolyn Bennett, COVID-19, Josh Matlow, pandemic, Rob Oliphant, Toronto-St. Paul's

MP Bennett reflects on the past year since March 13, 2020 when she arrived home after Parliament was shut down due to COVID-19.

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Puppetmongers learn new tricks to reach broader audience

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 Brian Baker 0 Comment Ann Powell, David Powell, pandemic, Puppetmongers Theatre, puppets

Coming up to their 50th anniversary, Puppetmongers Theatre is looking to continue its legacy beyond its Leslieville base.

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Less romantic Valentine’s Day proposed by MP

February 10, 2021February 11, 2021 Carolyn Bennett abuse, Carolyn Bennett, COVID-19, pandemic, Valentine's Day

She recommends we plan a less romantic approach to Valentine’s, Toronto-St. Paul’s MP Carolyn Bennett says.

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More than Christmas fun is cancelled—or moved online

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Rodger Burnside cancellations, coronavirus, market, Nuit Blanche, pandemic, pumpkins parade, Santa Claus Parade

The cancellation of Toronto’s famous Christmas parade is getting most of the attention, but dozens of other festivities have been shut down

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Danforth child care centre hopeful of surviving after online fundraising

May 14, 2020May 29, 2020 Monique Thompson Blossoming Minds Learning Centre, child care, Danforth Avenue, daycare, pandemic, Stephen Leece

Blossoming Minds Learning Centre hopes an online fundraising campaign and government funding will help ensure it can survive the pandemic.

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ShopHERE to help get small businesses online for free

May 11, 2020May 12, 2020 Rodger Burnside Brad Bradford, John Tory, pandemic, small business, TABIA

The city has launched the ShopHERE program to set up small businesses for online shopping, Mayor John Tory announced today.

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Not throwing in the towel during COVID-19 pandemic

May 3, 2020May 29, 2020 Andrea Freedman apartment living, COVID-19, laundry, pandemic

For one apartment dweller, using the communal laundry room has become one of the many things she has been apprehensive to do.

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Small businesses to receive community donations through new site

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 Rodger Burnside Chi Junky Yoga Studio, Distantly, John Tory, Mabel's Fable, pandemic, small business

You can help local businesses survive the current crisis with contributions through distantly.ca endorsed by the city yesterday.

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Gatherings in parks dropping, enforcement officers find

April 12, 2020April 13, 2020 Jay Garak coronavirus, Municipal Licensing And Standards, pandemic, parks, playground, Sherwood Park, Sunnybrook Park, Woodbine Beach

The number of people congregating in parks and using parks amenities seems to be falling, according to enforcement officers.

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Police blitz to hit parks over holiday weekend

April 10, 2020April 12, 2020 Jay Garak coronavirus, off-leash area, pandemic, parks, playground, Sherwood Park, Sunnybrook Park, Woodbine Beach

Toronto police warn they are watching public parks closely over four days — starting today — to enforce social distancing and stop use of park facilities.