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Three Sisters around the Greek Table

The authors of "Three Sisters around the Greek Table" will share their stories of growing up on the Danforth, give a cooking demontration and sign copies of their book.

The Riverdale Historical Society will hold a bake sale to raise funds for heritage plaques in Riverdale.  They would appreciate donations of baked goods. If you would like to contribute please contact Susan at [email protected]

630 Queen Street East - Community Consultation Meeting

Toronto City Planning is hosting a community meeting on a planning application for a new condo development by Streetcar Developments at 630 Queen Street at the North West corner of Carroll and Queen. 

The city's notice of this meeting goes to all businesses and residents within 120 metres of  630 Queen.  However, as many in Riverside are interested in planning matters,  I want to make sure that everyone knows about this meeting. 

Put Food in the Budget

The Do the Math Challenge asks participants to rely on a diet that a person on social assistance might receive from a food bank for three days to a week.It is the latest stage in the Put Food in the Budget campaign for an immediate increase of $100 a month for every adult in Ontario receiving social assistance so that they can afford more healthy food.

Toronto Public Health flu clinics have begun

Free flu shots are now available at Toronto Public Health clinics across the city. A total of 64 clinics will operate at 42 locations between October 28 and mid-January.

"When you get the flu shot, you are not just protecting yourself, you are also protecting your loved ones, co-workers and the public," said Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Director of Communicable Disease Control for Toronto Public Health.

St. Joseph’s School Christmas Social

 St. Joseph’s School Christmas Social

Saturday, December 4, 2010
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm
In the school gym
(176 Leslie Street)

 Enjoy a delicious lunch, wonderful crafts, bake sale, and kids craft corner.

 Raffle prizes:
Special baskets created by the children of St. Joseph’s and 2 Platinum tickets to see the Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets on

The Little Art Show

Travel back in time to a night of old Hollywood glam at Toronto's infamous boutique art silent auction, the Little Art Show.  At the silent auction hall, more than 100 donated pieces of compelling, original artwork capture your mind - and your imagination soars. You're enamoured with myriad pieces. Bidding begins. The excitement is palpable. You connect with the artists, explore, feel the

Diwali Festival

Diwali, often referred to as the Festival of Lights, is the most glamorous and the most important occasion in India.   People of every religion enthusiastically embrace it. In the Greater Toronto Area, there are over 400,000 South Asians that  celebrate Diwali.

The Story of Diwali

The story of Diwali is an ancient one, and differs depending on the various regions and states of India. Diwali is the day when King Rama’s coronation was celebrated in Ayodhya after his epic war with Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. By order of the royal families of Ayodhya and Mithila, the kingdom of which Sita was a princess, the cities and far-flung boundaries of these kingdoms were lit up with rows of lamps. These lamps glittered on dark nights to welcome home the divine king Rama and his queen Sita after 14 years of exile, ending an across-the-seas war in which the whole of the kingdom of Lanka was destroyed.

New G 20 Public Hearings Announced

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) and the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) will hold public hearings next week into the unlawful police activities during the G20 Summit. The hearings will take place November 10 & 11 at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto, and November 12 at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel in Montreal. Individuals or

Ashbridge's Bay Storage Facility - Environmental Report

Notice of Completion of Environmental Project Report Ashbridges Bay Maintenance and Storage Facility for New Streetcars  

The Project The City of Toronto and the Toronto Transit Commission have completed an Environmental Project Report in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08 for the Ashbridges Bay Maintenance and Storage Facility for New Streetcars and Leslie Street Connecting Tracks Project.  

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