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Posts Categorized: 40 Stories

Riverside 40 Years, 40 Stories: Bank of Montreal & 711 Queen E

August 12, 2021
  • 40 Stories
  • 40 Years
  • General Interest

As part of the ’40 Years, 40 Stories’ series, we’re sharing the story of Riverside’s long-standing Bank of Montreal branch, which has been serving the community for over 100 years, and the latest adventures of the historic building at 711 Queen E.

Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories: The Opera House – Where Were You?

August 3, 2021
  • 40 Stories
  • 40 Years
  • General Interest

As part of the Riverside BIA: 40 Years, 40 Stories series, we’re putting a spotlight on The Opera House, a long standing building for the performing arts and cultural landmark of Toronto. We dive into the history and origins, and how it remains a thriving spot to converge today under the leadership of the Ellinas family.

Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories: Name Change of Queen Broadview Village BIA to Riverside BIA

July 27, 2021
  • 40 Stories
  • 40 Years
  • General Interest

As part of the ‘Riverside BIA: 40 Years, 40 Stories’ series, we’re sharing the story of the re-naming of Queen Broadview Village BIA to Riverside BIA.

Riverside 40 Years, 40 Stories: Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP

July 21, 2021
  • 40 Stories
  • 40 Years
  • General Interest

As part of the ‘Riverside BIA: 40 Years, 40 Stories’ series, we’re putting a spotlight on a long-time Riverside BIA member and community pillar Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LLP. Behind their impressive facade there is a busling team and lots of personality and community-oriented action taking place and we’re pleased to help share their story.

Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories: ‘A Time for Pollinators’ Mural

July 15, 2021
  • 40 Stories
  • 40 Years
  • General Interest
  • Public Art

As part of the ‘Riverside BIA: 40 Years, 40 Stories’ series, we put a spotlight on the serendipitous story of the Riverside Pollinator Mural by artist Nick Sweetman at 777 Queen Street East.

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RIVERSIDE COMMON SUNDAYS: AUG 14th Art in the Park

Join us for the second edition of Art in The Park at Riverside Common Park!! This event is hosted by The Artists’ Network and includes an artists’ market, community mural animation, interactive activations, and live music by The Don Valley Stomper and Eamon McGrath.

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Queen East Eats

Riverside and Leslieville BIAs are saying ‘Cheers’ to the 2022 Patio Season with ‘Queen East Eats’ including tours, public art, colourful displays, giveaways and more to welcome patrons to summer/fall al fresco dining experience – from June until early November! READ OUR MEDIA RELEASE To mark the return of the City’s CafeTO program, the Riverside... Read more »

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