More than Christmas fun is cancelled—or moved online
The cancellation of Toronto’s famous Christmas parade is getting most of the attention, but dozens of other festivities have been shut down
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Beaches-Leslieville covers the large east-end Toronto area stretching along the lakeshore and separated from Riverdale-East York to the north and west by the VIA rail line. It encompasses the neighbourhoods of The Beach, Greenwood-Coxwell, Leslieville and Upper Beaches. It also includes several smaller residential and commercial areas, such as the Beach Triangle, Beach Hill, Little India, Queen Street East, and the Studio District. It is perhaps best known for its parks and several of Toronto’s finest beaches, which draw visitors from across the city.
Beaches-Leslieville Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Beaches-Leslieville neighbourhoods.
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Does your neighbourhood need a climate champion? Is it you?
Toronto is looking for Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions to help develop local climate action projects.
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Become a tourist in our own neighbourhoods, city urges
Tour the neighbourhoods in Toronto’s 25 wards, with self-guided tours outlined by the city in its StrollTO program.
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Charges laid in fatal boat crash near Woodbine Beach
Two weeks after the fatal boat crash near Woodbine Beach, a man has been charged with criminal negligence, police report.
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BigArtTO projects art into local neighbourhoods
In case you can’t get leave your neighbourhood to see art, Toronto is bringing art to your neighbourhood, projected onto local buildings.
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Ashbridges beachgoers watch boat crash, killing one
Hundreds were at the beach as a boat crashed into rocks at Ashbridges Bay, injuring six and killing a man, 47.
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Sept. 13: Shop at the Leslieville Flea
Venders of vintage and handcrafted goods are back at the Leslieville Flea on Aug. 9 at the Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E.
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Sundays: Keep shopping at Leslieville Farmers’ Market
The Leslieville Farmers’ Market is back. You can shop online for pickup or visit the market in person every Sunday at Ashbridge’s Bay Park.
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East York may offer best value in buying condo, Rosedale in renting
If you’re looking to buy a condo, the best value is found in the East York area, suggests a new analysis of the Toronto real estate market.
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Wednesdays: Ride a bike for free
Thanks to its partners at CAA South Central Ontario, Bike Share Toronto is letting riders ride for free every Wednesday in September.
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Midtown, central and east-end neighbourhoods almost COVID-free on map
Midtown and east end neighbourhoods have experienced few if any new cases of COVID-19 in August, according to Toronto’s coronavirus map.
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Body in wooded area near Ashbridges for two days, police believe
Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a wooded area in the south end of Ashbridges Bay.
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Electric vehicle charging stations installed by city in pilot project
Electric vehicle charging stations are being installed across Toronto, including at least two in the east end, in a pilot project.
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Sexual assault suspect returned to Woodbine Beach site next day
A man was arrested for sexual assault after returning to the scene of the alleged attack in the Woodbine Beach area, police said.
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