Now we’re cancelling events right into summer
The list of this year’s local events being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic now extends into the beginning of summer.
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Beaches-Leslieville covers the area east of the Don Valley to Victoria Park Avenue, stretching along the lakeshore and separated from Riverdale-East York to the north by the VIA rail line. It encompasses the neighbourhoods of Leslieville, Little India, the Beach, Upper Beaches and most of Greenwood-Coxwell. It also includes the Studio District, the Beach Triangle, Woodbine Park and several of Toronto’s finest beaches.
Beaches-Leslieville Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Beaches-Leslieville neighbourhoods.
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More local events cancelled, postponed, or moved online
The list of cancelled local events has lengthened since organizers have come to accept that the shutdown is likely to last longer than expected.
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So what’s open after tonight?
All “at-risk workplaces” are ordered to close as of midnight tonight while essential businesses can stay open, Premier Doug Ford has announced.
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Free advertising in Streeter for our local businesses
Streeter is offering free advertising to support businesses and services in our communities hit hard by the growing health and economic crisis.
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Coffee’s still on, but you may have to line up for it — far apart
East end cafés are serving takeout with restrictions on hours, payment options or numbers — and you may have to join a lineup observing social distance.
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Extreme weather warning adding to Toronto woes
The city is warning extreme weather may be coming today. This comes on top of recommendations that residents stay home due to coronavirus concerns.
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Signs of coronavirus crisis from a roaming photographer
Streeter photographer Alexei Malakhov has been roaming Toronto streets to chronicle in photos local responses to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Cancellations and shutdowns spreading quickly
This story is an update to an earlier listing of local cancellations. The news is coming in faster than we
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Events cancelled across our neighbourhoods so far
Not every performer is suffering from venues being shut down and people staying away during the coronavirus scare. “The crowd
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Feb. 17—March 29: Winter Stations continue at Woodbine
Winter Stations are returning to the Beaches with four new public art installations for the sixth year transforming lifeguard posts.
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Union members, city councillors ratify agreement
Garbage should continue to be picked up in communities east of Yonge Street for the next five years, with the ratification of an agreement.
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Gas leak in the Beach causes evacuation of businesses
No one was hurt and damages were minor as businesses were evacuated early Saturday morning after a gas leak in the Beach.
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Sundays: Winter Stations Art Pop-Ups continue
Local businesses in the Beach are inviting community members to explore the Winter Stations theme, “Beyond the Five Senses,” with some unique art pop-ups.
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Tentative deal, garbage pickup to continue in eastern half of Toronto — for now
Negotiators for the City of Toronto and CUPE Local 416 announced late Friday a tentative deal had been reached to avert a garbage strike or lockout.
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