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751 Woodbine scene of apartment fire
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Woman in 70s dead after Beach Hill apartment fire

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Streeter staff fatality, fire, Matthew Pegg, paramedics, Toronto Fire Services, Woodbine Avenue

A woman in her 70s has died after a two-alarm fire in an apartment building in Beach Hill yesterday evening.

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Gerrard Street entertainment hub site
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Plan for new entertainment hubs welcomed in Beach Hill community

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 Dennis Hanagan Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association, entertainment hubs, Gerrard Street East, Woodbine Avenue

Toronto wants to encourage the creation of entertainment hubs and it seems the idea will get a good reception by Beach-Hill residents.

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John Manion homicide victim
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Aggravated assault case now a homicide investigation

September 2, 2021September 9, 2021 Jay Garak assault, Danforth Avenue, homicide, manslaughter, Toronto Police, Woodbine Avenue

A three-week-old assault investigation has been taken over by the Toronto Police homicide squad following the death of the elderly victim.

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aggravated assault suspects police
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New suspects sought in East York aggravated assault case

August 26, 2021September 9, 2021 Jay Garak assault, Danforth Avenue, Toronto Police, Woodbine Avenue

A man and a woman are wanted in the ongoing investigation of an aggravated assault near Woodbine and Danforth avenues three weeks ago.

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Stella the dog found
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Stella has been returned to her owners

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 Jay Garak dognapping, Lake Shore Boulevard East, robbery, Toronto Police, Woodbine Avenue

Police are looking for a four-year-old female dog going by the name of Stella and standing about two feet high.

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Stella the dog
NEWS 

Stella the dog taken after cooling off in vehicle

July 28, 2021August 4, 2021 Jay Garak dognapping, Lake Shore Boulevard East, robbery, Toronto Police, Woodbine Avenue

Police are looking for a four-year-old female dog going by the name of Stella and standing about two feet high.

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missing man believed dead
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Man missing in East York now believed dead, another man charged

April 18, 2021April 19, 2021 Jay Garak missing person, O'Connor Drive, Toronto Police, Woodbine Avenue

Two days after reporting a man missing in East York, police have said they now believe the 54-year-old is dead.

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Woman wanted in explosion
NEWS 

Woman wanted in explosion of Woodbine house seriously injuring two children

December 5, 2020December 11, 2020 Rodger Burnside arson, explosion, fire, Queensdale Avenue, suspect, Toronto Police, Woodbine Avenue

Police are looking for a woman believed to be involved in the explosion and fire on Woodbine Avenue that sent two children to hospital.

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Woodbine explosion site
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Arson, disregard for life, charged after Woodbine explosion

November 29, 2020November 29, 2020 Rodger Burnside arson, explosion, fire, Queensdale Avenue, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Police, Woodbine Avenue

A man has been arrested for arson and disregard for human life after an explosion and fire in a house on Woodbine Avenue.

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Police image of suspected arson
NEWS 

Police seek alleged east-end arsonist shown in images

July 24, 2020November 9, 2020 Jay Garak arson, Danforth Avenue, Toronto Police, Woodbine Avenue

Police have released images of an alleged arson taking place on July 11 near Woodbine and Danforth avenues.

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Feb. 17—March 29: Winter Stations continue at Woodbine

March 7, 2020February 26, 2020 Streeter staff art installations, Ashbridges Bay, Kew-Balmy Beach, Victoria Park Avenue, Winter Stations, Woodbine Avenue

Winter Stations are returning to the Beaches with four new public art installations for the sixth year transforming lifeguard posts.

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Feb. 17—March 29: Four installations in Beaches’ Winter Stations

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Streeter staff art installations, Ashbridges Bay, Kew-Balmy Beach, Victoria Park Avenue, Winter Stations, Woodbine Avenue

Winter Stations are returning to the Beaches with four new public art installations for the sixth year transforming lifeguard posts.

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Man sought for sexual assault
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Man sought for second-storey sexual assault

May 1, 2019November 11, 2019 Jay Garak Kingston Road, sexual assault, Toronto Police, Woodbine Avenue

Security camera images of a man have been released after a woman was sexually assaulted in her residence in the Upper Beaches area.

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Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO 

Feb. 18–April 1: Winter Stations art exhibit on the beach

February 4, 2019July 11, 2019 Streeter staff art installations, Victoria Park Avenue, Winter Stations, Woodbine Avenue, Woodbine Beach

Winners of the fifth annual Winter Stations competition will be on display, ready to interact with visitors on Woodbine Beach starting Feb. 18.

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Community Events THINGS TO DO 

Nov. 17: Christmas Market at Woodbine Heights

November 3, 2018July 31, 2018 Streeter staff Woodbine Avenue

A community Christmas Market will be held at the Woodbine Heights Baptist Church at 1171 Woodbine Ave. on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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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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