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Jaye Robinson being treated for breast cancer

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 Rodger Burnside Breast cancer, Don Valley West, Doug Ford, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Rob Oliphant

Don Valley West councillor Jaye Robinson has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing an “extensive treatment plan,” she announced this morning.

DAILY UPDATES

Leaside Daily Updates: June–August 2019

August 31, 2019October 30, 2019 Streeter staff Bayview Avenue, Bennington Heights Day Care, Bennington Heights Drive, Bennington Heights Elementary School, bomb scare, Canadian Automobile Association, diabetes, Edna Beange, Edna Beange Lane, Eglinton Avenue East, InsideOut Studio, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Kathleen Wynne, Laird Drive, Leaside High School, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Rob Oliphant, shooting, Spring Into Action, Sunnybrook Park, Sutherland Drive, Toronto Police

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

DAILY UPDATES

North Toronto Daily Updates: June-July 2019

July 1, 2019August 21, 2020 Streeter staff assault, Avenue Road, Bathurst Street, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Canada Day, Canadian Automobile Association, Columbus Centre, Dufferin Street, Eglinton Avenue West, Flemington Road, Jewish Music Week, Jill Andrew, John Tory, Kathleen Wynne, Lawrence Avenue West, Mike Colle, Moore Park Ravine, North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, Rob Oliphant, robbery, Sonshine and Broccoli, St. Clair Avenue West, St. Monica's Catholic School, Toronto Police, Toronto-St. Paul's

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

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Lane naming reflects Edna Beange’s life of activism

June 29, 2019October 9, 2019 Rodger Burnside Bayview Avenue, Edna Beange, Jaye Robinson, Rob Oliphant

The new had better be kept clean and accessible, Don Valley West MP Rob Oliphant warned. “Edna is watching,” he said.

DAILY UPDATES

Leaside Daily Updates: May 2019

June 1, 2019July 11, 2019 Streeter staff Bayview Avenue, Bennington Heights Day Care, Bennington Heights Drive, Bennington Heights Elementary School, bomb scare, Canadian Automobile Association, diabetes, Edna Beange, Edna Beange Lane, Eglinton Avenue East, InsideOut Studio, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Kathleen Wynne, Laird Drive, Leaside High School, Rob Oliphant, shooting, Spring Into Action, Sunnybrook Park, Sutherland Drive, Toronto Police

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

NEWS

Volunteer work keeps marginalized from becoming victims: Macphail winner

March 29, 2019March 30, 2019 Rodger Burnside Agnes Macphail, Agnes Macphail Award, Brad Bradford, Carol Burtin Fripp, Coxwell Avenue, East York Civic Centre, Jennifer Story, John Tory, Karen Fraser, Kathleen Wynne, Paula Fletcher, Peter Tabuns, Rima Berns-McGown, Rob Oliphant

Volunteer work gave her training to help get through the disaster that hit her life a year ago, Karen Fraser said in accepting the Agnes Macphail Award.

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Vigil held for those lost in New Zealand mosque shootings

March 19, 2019October 16, 2019 Rob Oliphant Rob Oliphant, St. Cuthbert’s Church, vigil

On March 17, a vigil was held at St. Cuthbert’s to ommemorate the lives of those lost during the mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand.

NEWS

Leaside community activist eulogized in Parliament

February 5, 2019February 15, 2019 Rodger Burnside Agnes Macphail Award, Edna Beange, Leaside Garden Society, Rob Oliphant

Leaside and East York lost one of their most prominent citizens with the death of Edna Beange, 98, on Jan 7.

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Former trustee Gershon presented with citizenship award

January 23, 2019January 25, 2019 Rodger Burnside Gerri Gershon, Kathleen Wynne, Lawrence Avenue West, Rob Oliphant, Toronto Botanical Garden, York Mills Collegiate

Gerri Gershon, who served as public school trustee for 33 years, received the Award for Citizenship at Don Valley West’s New Year’s Levee.

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Carolyn Bennett kicks off campaign for ‘tough’ election

September 13, 2018June 27, 2019 Brian Baker Bob Rae, Carolyn Bennett, federal election, Josh Matlow, Liberal Party, Rob Oliphant

Tucked in a booth at the Midtown Gastro Hub in Deer Park on Sept. 6, Toronto-St. Paul’s MP Carolyn Bennett admitted this federal election is going to be a tough one.

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North Toronto, Leaside students returning after productive summer

September 7, 2018October 16, 2019 Rob Oliphant Rob Oliphant

Impressive group of students are making their way back to school after productive summers learning skills to further their careers and make a difference in the world.

NEWS

Leaside teen passes shoe charity on to family friend

May 6, 2018 Brian Baker Crestwood Preparatory School, Heritage Canada, Jon Burnside, Rob Oliphant, Rolph Road Elementary School, Sesquicentennial Award

After a four-year run, 17-year-old Mackenzie Bier of Leaside is handing down her shoe charity to a family friend.

Agnes Macphail Public Speaking contest winner.

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Me Too speech wins contest for eight grader

March 27, 2018March 29, 2018 Brandon Wong #Me Too, Agnes Macphail Public Speaking Award, Bessborough Drive, East York Civic Centre, Rob Oliphant, St. Anselm Catholic School

Maeve Pestonji, a Grade 8 student at St. Anselm Catholic School in Leaside, didn’t expect to win the Agnes Macphail Public Speaking contest.

NEWS

Remember your roots, Agnes Macphail Award-winner advises

March 27, 2018March 29, 2018 Brandon Wong Agnes Macphail, Agnes Macphail Award, Carol Burtin Fripp, East York Civic Centre, East York Learning Experience, Janet Davis, Kathleen Wynne, Leaside Property Owners Association, Lorna Krawchuk, Rob Oliphant

“If you don’t have ceremonies like this, then people forget,” Agnes Macphail Award-winner Burtin Fripp told the audience Saturday at the East York Civic Centre.