ActiveTO closing roadways to vehicles for weekends again
The ActiveTO program that closed parts of Bayview Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard to traffic last summer is returning, city
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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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Medical officer orders all Toronto schools closed for in-person learning
Medical health officer Dr. Eileen de Villa has ordered elementary and secondary schools closed and students to transition to remote learning.
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More than 30 Toronto schools now shut down by COVID outbreaks
At least 20 more schools are closing on the advice of Toronto Public Health today after experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Beaches drive-thru Easter parade cancelled for today
The timing couldn’t have been worse for the Beaches drive-thru Easter Parade and other events planned for the long weekend of April 2–4.
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Join east-end hospital to discuss vaccine: April 8
Michael Garron Hospital is inviting people to join them April 8 at 7 p.m. to hear from frontline experts on the East Toronto COVID-19 vaccine rollout strategy.
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Shootings have doubled over five years, but may be dropping now
The number of shootings annually in Toronto in the past five years has nearly doubled over the previous decade, according to police figures.
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Exercise at noon with Centennial students: April 7
Centennial College PR students are hosting a free, virtual, 15-minute deskside workout on Wednesday, April 7 at 1:30 p.m.
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See Luminosity outdoor exhibit on Queen Street East: March 13–April 11
Luminosity, an outdoor art exhibition which supports the local business community and artist community, is running from March 13 to April 11.
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Play golf at a city course: Starting April 1
Toronto has announced all five of its golf courses are opening for the 2021 season on Thursday — several days ahead of schedule.
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No working smoke alarms at fatal Gainsborough Road fire: report
There were no working smoke alarms in the house on Gainsborough Road where fire killed four people in January, an investigation has found.
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Show love for the city with online festival: March 6–April 6
Celebrate Toronto is honouring the city’s 187th Anniversary as a virtual festival to show love for Toronto and its small businesses.
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Puppetmongers learn new tricks to reach broader audience
Coming up to their 50th anniversary, Puppetmongers Theatre is looking to continue its legacy beyond its Leslieville base.
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The winners and losers in December’s photo radar sweepstakes
Drivers on Stanley Avenue received the most number of tickets issued by one of the city’s photo radar devices in December.
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In-person festivities shut down up to July 1
The in-person events of a long list of celebrations right up to July 1 have been cancelled by the city, though some plan to continue online.
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