Danforth Developments Open House

Project representatives and city staff will e on hand to answer your questions and concerns about:
- Esso and Tim Horton’s Redevelopment at Greenwood
- Proposed Reeves Landscape Business moving on the Danforth
- Solar heating for your home – with $4,000 in grants
- Toronto Water’s lead pipe replacement program
- Wood Green Community Services projects and plans
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More Shopping

I know how you feel.  You feel a teeny bit guilty for going a teeny bit overboard at Christmas in terms of shopping.  Well you can turn that guilt into self-righteous glee by shopping local and supporting your small business owners right here in your own neighbourhood.  Got a great gift idea from the neighbourhood [...]

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Post Office

It seems this neighbourhood is all fired up about the imminent closure of the postal outlet at Coxwell and Danforth.  One of our number contacted MP Jack Layton’s office and received the response below from his constituency assistant.  She’s encouraging calls to Canada Post directly and to two other MPs.
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Thank you so much for contacting [...]

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Prostitutes and Post Offices

Post Office Politics
The postal outlet at Coxwell and Danforth is set to close on Oct. 28th.  Apparently there is problem with the outlet’s outdated computer system.  If this causes you grief, you may want to contact local MPs Jack Layton and Maria Minna.
Prostitution Sweep – Broadview to Victoria Park (Toronto Star)
A total of 70 men [...]

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Eco Kids and a Walking Distance Wine Tasting

Two good things to do with that extra money in your pocket…

1. Kai Kids Fall Trunk Show – Saturday, October 17 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ 1390 Danforth Ave (East of Greenwood)
Join Toronto e-boutique Kai Kids for their upcoming sale of ethically-made, eco-friendly gear for families! They’ll be bringing all of their stock [...]

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Community Safety

At the end of September, Councillor Janet Davis (North of Danforth) hosted a community safety meeting to discuss how safe people feel in the community and what we can do to help make our neighbourhood safer.  DECA attended along with representatives from other community organizations.  There were many suggestions about ways to share information and [...]

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Did you even know you were so close to mini golf?

Beach Fairway Golf Range

The Beach Fairway Golf Range is a driving and putting range and mini-golf course at Victoria Park and Danforth.  Apparently, the City of Toronto is proposing that it close for two years so it can use the property to park city vehicles working on water pipes on Victoria Park Avenue and Gerrard [...]

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Danforth East Arts Fair

It’s on now and it’s fabulous.  If you haven’t been to East Lynn Park yet, you will not want to miss it.  I spent the morning there and the items for sale are gorgeous.  It’s a beautiful weekend to stroll along the Danforth – grab a coffee or an ice cream and peruse the show.
It’s [...]

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Meet Marleanne

Marleanne is one of our BEST customers at East Lynn Park Farmers’ Market!  You have probably seen her there every week rain or shine holding her cute dog on a leash and lugging either a wagon or cart jam packed full of local vegetables, fruit, bread, meat, honey, and baking.  She also has a fairly lengthy commute [...]

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The Sunday News

Be Aware
There have been several break-ins in the area lately – particularly on Amroth, Keystone and Cedarvale – though I’ve heard of some up on Springdale as well.  Remember to close your windows at night as thieves have been cutting screens on open windows on main floors.
Danforth East Arts Fair
Don’t forget the Danforth East Arts Fair [...]

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