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September 30, 2016

Remembering Mary Macleod: Jan. 15, 1934 - Sept. 27, 2016

September 30, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Remembering Mary Macleod: Jan. 15, 1934 - Sept. 27, 2016

Mary Macleod, 82, passed away peacefully at her residence in Toronto on September 27, 2016. 

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September 30, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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September 29, 2016

The Ashbridge Estate’s giant weeping willow has fallen

September 29, 2016/ Dean Seguin
The Ashbridge Estate’s giant weeping willow has fallen

The mighty weeping willow tree at Ashbridge Estate has gone with the wind.

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September 29, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ 1 Comment
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Ashbridge Estate, Weeping Willow, Toronto, Trees
September 28, 2016

Revitalized Broadview Hotel launching in 2017; façade to be revealed Oct. 5

September 28, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Revitalized Broadview Hotel launching in 2017; façade to be revealed Oct. 5

Streetcar Developments announced the much-anticipated reopening of the 125-year-old local landmark will take place in 2017. 

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September 28, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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Broadview Hotel, Streetcar Developments
September 26, 2016

Farm to Table Co-op Market launches outlet for fresh produce, local vendors

September 26, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Farm to Table Co-op Market launches outlet for fresh produce, local vendors

Leslieville Farm to Table Co-op Market is aiming to bring the neighbourhood more local produce options from fruit and vegetables to baked goods, chocolates, cooking oils and other goods. 

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September 26, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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Farm to Table Co-op Market, Leslieville, Fruit, Vegetables
September 22, 2016

Janie Jones brings touch of Brit-culture to Gerrard strip

September 22, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Janie Jones brings touch of Brit-culture to Gerrard strip

Janie Jones is a new brunch and booze joint coming to Gerrard St. E

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September 22, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ 1 Comment
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Janie Jones, Restaurant, British Pub, Ska, Gerrard, Mod
September 19, 2016

Stryke opens target range on Dundas in Toronto's east end

September 19, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Stryke opens target range on Dundas in Toronto's east end

Strike Target Range is opening this weekend in Regent Park. 

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September 19, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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Stryke, Target Range, Axe Throwing
September 15, 2016

An Sibin Pub up for sale for $325,000

September 15, 2016/ Dean Seguin
An Sibin Pub up for sale for $325,000

Located in the heart of east end action on the busy corner of Queen East and Broadview, the Riverside pub is licensed for 150 seats inside. 

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September 15, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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September 14, 2016

Leslieville’s landmark mural gets a facelift

September 14, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Leslieville’s landmark mural gets a facelift

The newly replaced Leslieville mural is being unveiled in a public launch celebration on Thursday, Sept. 15. 

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September 14, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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Leslieville Mural, Leslieville, Public art, Elicser
September 13, 2016

It's official: South Riverdale / Leslieville has gentrified

September 13, 2016/ Dean Seguin
It's official: South Riverdale / Leslieville has gentrified

According to the Toronto Star, South Riverdale/Leslieville has officially gentrified. The area is among the less than 1 per cent of the city's neighourhoods that actually made the transition from low to high household income in the past 10 years.

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September 13, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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South Riverdale, Leslieville, Gentrification, House prices, Toronto Star
September 12, 2016

Distillery District to host fan village during World Cup of Hockey

September 12, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Distillery District to host fan village during World Cup of Hockey

The World Cup of Hockey 2016, a best-on-best international tournament featuring more than 170 of the best players in the NHL, will include a 10-day fan festival in Toronto at the historic Distillery District from Sept. 16 to 25. 

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September 12, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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Distillery District, Fan Village, World Cup of Hockey
September 11, 2016

Riverside just got a colourful mural inspired by pollination and time

September 11, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Riverside just got a colourful mural inspired by pollination and time

The neighbourhood just go a lot more vibrant with a new mural installation along Queen East in Riverside.

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September 11, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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Riverside, Mural
September 10, 2016

Farside brings living room bar vibe to East Chinatown

September 10, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Farside brings living room bar vibe to East Chinatown

Farside is now open at Gerrard and Broadview in East Chinatown.

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September 10, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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East Chinatown, bars, farside
September 07, 2016

The Killers to headline World Cup premiere party at Distillery District

September 07, 2016/ Dean Seguin
The Killers to headline World Cup premiere party at Distillery District

The Killers will headline the World Cup of Hockey Premiere Party at the World Cup of Hockey Fan Village in Toronto's historic Distillery District on Sept. 16.

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September 07, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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Distillery District, The Killers, World Cup of Hockey
September 07, 2016

Around the World in East Chinatown murals highlight world attractions

September 07, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Around the World in East Chinatown murals highlight world attractions

A graffiti art project in the Gerrard and Broadview neighbourhood has transformed seven frequently tagged walls in the area with seven new wonders of the world. 

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September 07, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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Around the World in East Chinatown, East Chinatown, Gerrard and Broadview, Murals, Graffiti Art
September 01, 2016

Major facelift underway for landmark Marty Millionaire building

September 01, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Major facelift underway for landmark Marty Millionaire building

The old home of eclectic furniture retailer Marty Millionaire will soon be a new global learning centre and headquarters for not-for-profit organization Free the Children.

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September 01, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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Corktown, Free the Children, Queen East
August 23, 2016

Brick and Mortar launches 150-seat theatre The Commons

August 23, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Brick and Mortar launches 150-seat theatre The Commons

The Commons is a 5,200 square foot theatre facility, accessible to all artists at all levels of their career.

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August 23, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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August 23, 2016

BuskerFest coming to Woodbine Park over Labour Day weekend

August 23, 2016/ Dean Seguin
BuskerFest coming to Woodbine Park over Labour Day weekend

The Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy will take place at Woodbine Park over the Labour Day long weekend from Sept. 2 to 5.

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August 23, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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BuskerFest, Woodbine Park
August 21, 2016

Welcome back local Olympian Penny Oleksiak at homecoming parade this weekend

August 21, 2016/ Dean Seguin

To celebrate the achievements of Olympian Penny Oleksiak and other current and former Olympic athletes, DECA, Beach Village BIA and councillor McMahon are throwing a homecoming parade and party on Sunday Aug. 28.

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August 21, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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Penny Oleksiak
August 12, 2016

Radical Road Brewing Co. launches brewery and taproom in Leslieville

August 12, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Radical Road Brewing Co. launches brewery and taproom in Leslieville

Radical Road Brewing is the latest craft brewery to set up shop on Toronto's east side, taking over the former space of Village Wine in Leslieville.

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August 12, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ 1 Comment
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Craft Beer, Nanobrewery, Radical Road, Leslieville
August 04, 2016

Danforth Brewery joins ranks of Toronto's east end beer scene

August 04, 2016/ Dean Seguin
Danforth Brewery joins ranks of Toronto's east end beer scene

A new contract brewery that shares its namesake with Toronto's Danforth neighbourhood is the latest addition to the growing east end beer scene.

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August 04, 2016/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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Danforth Brewery, Danforth, Beer
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