Danforth

• Toronto café credits neighbourhood support, ‘shop local’ habits with staying open

  'We're about 80 per cent of our baseline compared to 2019 so that's a very positive result,' says the Red Rocket Coffee owner of local customers who keep them in business.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2021
  
• Danforth shooting victims clear 1st hurdle in class-action suit against gun maker

  The victims of a mass shooting in Toronto's Greektown have cleared their first legal hurdle in a proposed class-action suit against the manufacturer of the gun used by the killer.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Toronto small business owners plead with shoppers to ‘think outside the big-box’

  "You are far safer in a small business that cares than in a big-box store that cannot control what the population is doing."

  Economy

  Dec 11, 2020
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• Victim critically injured after being shot during robbery in east-end Toronto: police

  Police said they were called to the area of Main Street and Danforth Avenue around 4 a.m. for reports of a man having been jumped and beaten.

  Crime

  Nov 28, 2020
• Coronavirus: Danforth cafes, restaurants prepare to reopen as Toronto moves into Stage 2

  "It's been really tough on businesses to not be open, so any easing of rules is welcomed."

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2020
• Toronto’s newest packaging-free market opens in east end

  "We're trying to make it as easy and convenient for consumers as possible because we're trying to nudge a behaviour change."

  Environment

  Jan 29, 2020
• Smart gun argument makes Danforth shooting class action hard to win, expert says

  "I don't think a case like this has ever been before a Canadian court."

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2019
• ‘Our love is strong’: Dozens gather at sunset vigil to remember Danforth shooting victims

  The sunset vigil began at 8:51 p.m. at Alexander the Great Parkette near Danforth and Logan avenues, which is where the shooting began last year.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2019
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• Looking back at the Danforth shooting as Toronto marks anniversary

  "The first thing that I was thinking was actually my daughter. She was nine years old at that time and I said I cannot leave her. I'm not going die in here."

  Crime

  Jul 22, 2019
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• ‘Our hearts go out to you’: Danforth community mourns mass shooting ahead of 1 year anniversary

  Monday marks one year since a gunman walked along Danforth Avenue, randomly shooting at people enjoying a summer night in Greektown.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2019