• May 5, 2018

    Power Outages and Downed Trees due to Hi...

    Yesterday evening saw high winds with gust of up to 115 km per hour. This caused damage, power outages and road closures due to fallen trees and branc...
  • February 14, 2015

    A Better Cycling Route to the Lake

    It’s easy to forget that Riverdale is close to the lake. Riverside and Leslieville are even closer, yet obstacles like Lakeshore Boulevard and t...
  • February 10, 2015

    Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s day is approaching quickly! Luckily the neighbourhood has everything you need to make your loved ones feel special. Flowers from Flo...
  • January 11, 2015

    Sully’s Sandwich Kitchen

    The stretch of Gerrard street near Logan has seen several changes in 2014. Earlier in the year the stretch that boasts the great Mad Dog Cafe had seve...
  • November 30, 2014

    Where to get a Christmas Tree

    December is here, and for those that celebrate Christmas that means it’s time to select a Christmas tree. We checked out several neighbourhood s...
  • October 19, 2014

    Fall Photos

    The leaves and the temperature have started to drop but there is still lots to enjoy in the neighbourhood!
  • October 15, 2014

    Notes from Rogers TV Ward 30 Debate

    The municipal election is only a few weeks away, and advanced polling has already started. The ward 30 city council candidates are in the final stretc...
  • September 16, 2014

    Local Business Spotlight: Saturday Dine...

    The south-west corner of Logan and Gerrard has seen an ongoing flux of for lease coming in and out of the front windows. With Hammersmith’s leav...
  • September 3, 2014

    More Details on Riverside Square Condo P...

    Last month we reported on a condo proposal by Streetcar Developments called Riverside Square. This Planning and Urban Design Rationale document sheds ...
  • August 20, 2014

    Street Art in Riverdale and Leslieville

    Many colourful murals adorn previously blank walls all over our neighbourhood. Some people, most notably our mayor, may find street art unsightly but ...
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Power Outages and Downed Trees due to High Winds

May 5, 2018 - featured, news - no comments

Yesterday evening saw high winds with gust of up to 115 km per hour. This caused damage, power outages and road closures due to fallen trees and branches. Around 68,000…

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Power in the Park Fitness Bootcamp in Riverdale Park

May 5, 2018 - events, local-business - no comments

Looking for a great excuse to get outside now that spring has finally arrived? Riverdale personal trainer Dana Fradkin and her fitness partner Alice Cavanaugh and are teaching a fitness…

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May 1: Toronto Hike for Hospice

April 13, 2016 - events - no comments

Hospice Toronto and Emily’s House/Philip Aziz Centre have again joined forces, as the Toronto Hike for Hospice 2016 Partners, to host the 14th annual Toronto Hike for Hospice – raising…

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November 14: The Toronto East Rotary Club Arts and Crafts Sale

November 2, 2015 - events - no comments

The Toronto East Rotary Club is holding its 6th Annual Arts and Crafts Sale on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, at Eastminster United Church, at the…

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October 1 – Community Workshop for First Gulf proposal

September 16, 2015 - development - no comments

First Gulf has big plans for the former Unilever site at Lakeshore blvd and the Don River. First Gulf is hoping that 60 acre site will eventually have 12-million square…

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This Weekend: Jane’s Walk

April 30, 2015 - events - no comments

This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is Jane’s walk! Jane’s walk is a collection of volunteer lead neighbourhood walks inspired by the urban thinker Jane Jacobs. Taking in a walk is…

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Riverdale Traffic Calming

March 25, 2015 - transit - 4 comments

Simpson, Victor, Langley, Riverdale, Withrow and Bain are one way avenues that alternate between eastbound and westbound travel and serve the primarily residential neighbourhood in Riverdale between Broadview and Carlaw….

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Local News Roundup

March 20, 2015 - news - no comments

Our roundup of local news stories from Riverside, Leslieville, Riverdale and the Danforth Red Door Shelter Red Door Family Shelter to be part of Leslieville condo development (Toronto Star) Red…

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March 4: Riverside Square Community Consultation

March 3, 2015 - development, events - no comments

Streetcar developments have big plans for the area between Queen Street and Eastern avenue to the West of Broadview. The site, which is currently the home of a Toyota dealership…

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Local News Roundup

March 2, 2015 - news - no comments

Our roundup of local news stories from Riverside, Leslieville, Riverdale and the Danforth Neighbourhood News Man surprises girlfriend with proposal on banner outside new home (Toronto Star) Bruce Junior Public…

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