Monthly Archives: June 2014

Local News Roundup

In this this week’s weekly news roundup for Riverside, Leslieville, Riverdale and Danforth: Don River Flooding, Greece moves on in World Cup, Bank Robber wanted and more. Don River Flooding…

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Now and Then: Don River at Queen Street

The Don River is a defining part of our neighbourhoods and our history. It separates the east end from the rest of the city, and was an obstacle for the…

New Restaurants Coming

807 Gerrard Street East We have been wondering what has been going on at the former location of Hammersmiths, at 807 Gerrard Street east which which closed late last year…

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Local News Roundup

This week’s weekly news roundup for Riverside, Leslieville, Riverdale and Danforth Events Leslieville BIA hosting Lemonfest June 21 (Inside Toronto) Leslieville Tree Festival set for June 21 (Inside Toronto) Danforth…

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What’s on this Weekend

Evergreen Brickworks Farmers’ Market – now on Sundays too! The Brickworks is a frequent weekend destination for many people in our neighbourhood with fun events usually running the whole weekend!…

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Business Spotlight: Greenwood Smokehouse

Just east of Pape on the Danforth underneath the metalwork sign you’ll find a great southern style barbecue restaurant. The Greenwood Smoke House offers delicious and affordable food off a…

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Weekly News Roundup

Peter Tabuns wins Toronto-Danforth, and the Liberals win a majority, in this week’s weekly news roundup for Riverside, Leslieville, Riverdale and Danforth Politics NDP candidate Peter Tabuns wins Toronto-Danforth in…

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Vote! Today! June 12

Today is the Provincial election! Soon we will be able to get back to our normal lives with fewer political advertisements and only one election to discuss. In all seriousness…

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Photos from Withrow Market and 100 in 1 Day

This Saturday the neighbourhood was bustling with events including 100 in 1 day urban interventions, a street sale, and the Withrow Park Farmers’ market. Here are some photos.

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Local News Roundup

A power outage, and some restaurant reviews in this week’s Riverside, Leslieville, Riverdale and Danforth news. Food and Drink Deals on Meals: $4 sandwiches from Stock-in-Trade (The Grid) Dundas and…

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