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Posts Categorized: COVID-19

The Story of the Toronto Baseball Grounds in Riverside Neighbourhood

November 17, 2020
  • 40 Stories
  • 40 Years
  • COVID-19
  • History

In this feature of the ‘40 Years, 40 Stories’ series, we’re sharing the story of the Toronto Baseball Ground, home field to the city’s first professional baseball team the ‘Torontos’. This tale uncovers its rich history, grand opening, remarkable wins , and how it’s been commemorated in Riverside neighbourhood. 

Riverside 40 Years, 40 Stories: Welcome to Tabule

October 27, 2020
  • 40 Stories
  • 40 Years
  • COVID-19
  • General Interest

As part of the ‘Riverside BIA: 40 Years, 40 Stories’ series we’re putting a spotlight on Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine. We spoke to Diana Sideris – one of the owners of this long-standing and much-loved restaurant business in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood.

Innovative Offerings by Riverside BIA Businesses During COVID-19

April 8, 2020
  • COVID-19
  • Featured Businesses
  • General Interest

Check out some of the virtual and other innovative offerings from Riverside businesses and organizations during COVID-19, plus lots of ways to support local and help #savesmallbusiness.

Free Digital Main Street Services Available to Riverside BIA Members

April 3, 2020
  • COVID-19
  • General Interest

Communication online is KEY today, more than ever. Digital Main Street (DMS) has been developing some Digital Workshops to help Riverside BIA members get started. They’re covering topics like e-commerce, Shopify, customer engagement, online presence and more. DMS is See webinar list here. A reminder of the FREE 1:1 services over the phone or web… Read more »

Sash & Bustle Bridal Boutique Offering Free Virtual Bridal Appointments!

March 28, 2020
  • COVID-19
  • Featured Businesses
  • General Interest

Given the times we’re in, lots of our local Toronto businesses are going virtual. Check out all the local offerings on our Riverside BIA COVID-19 Directory. Today we’re featuring Sash & Bustle Boutique’s Virtual Bridal Appointments!

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Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside @ Riverside Common Park

The Beaches International Jazz Festival is coming to Riverside as part of its third year of Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside series on the festival’s kick-off weekend July 8-10! Check the Beaches Jazz Fest website for details on what’s on and when!

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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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