Monthly Archives: May 2014

Local News Roundup

This weeks Riverside, Leslieville, Riverdale and Danforth news Crime One man dead, three injured in shooting in Toronto’s east end (Toronto Star) Man dead, teenager sent to hospital with life-threatening…

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Inside the Portlands Energy Centre

The Portlands Energy Centre is a 550 megawatt natural gas power plant located on Unwin Avenue in the portlands. It is a combined cycle facility, which means that power is…

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Russell Carhouse

The Russell Carhouse is a TTC streetcar house located on Queen Street, just east of Greenwood. It was open to the public last weekend for Doors Open Toronto. There were…

Neighbourhood Snapshots

The neighbourhood comes alive in more ways than one in the spring

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Local News Roundup

In this weeks Riverside, Leslieville, Riverdale and Danforth news, Jane Farrow enters the race for Ward 30 city councillor. Local Politics Left-wing candidates in dogfight for Toronto-Danforth council seat (NOW)…

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Business Spotlight: Merchants of Green Coffee

Tucked away beside the Don Valley Parkway north of Queen street East in an old jam factory is the Merchants of Green Coffee Cafe and Jam Factory. The Merchants of…

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Doors Open – May 24-25

On May 24 and 25th, many buildings in the city will be opening their doors for the 15th annual Doors Open Toronto event. The event is free, and it’s a…

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Tonight! Victoria Day Fireworks at Phin Avenue Parkette

Tonight starting at 9pm there are fireworks at Phin Avenue Parkette, at 115 Condor Avenue. Attendees are asked to donate a bit of cash to help pay for the display….

The days are numbered for these signs

Neighbourhood Snapshots

Spring has arrived! Here are some smartphone snapshots we captured over the past couple weeks!

Local News Roundup

Here are the news stories we noticed from the past week that affect Riverside, Leslieville, Riverdale and the Danforth. The biggest news story this week: the home of Jilly’s has…