Dog poop bins installed for when you’re out walking the dog
Ten “dog poop” bins have been set up across the city in a pilot project to see if dog waste collection in street litter bins is feasible.
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The Leaside area is in the southeast corner of midtown Toronto but has its own identity distinct from North Toronto. The area includes the neighbourhoods of Bennington Heights, Leaside, North Leaside, Thorncliffe Park, and the eastern part of Davisville.
Leaside Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Leaside neighbourhoods.
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Joggers, strollers and cyclists back on the roads for ActiveTO
Cars and trucks were replaced by pedestrians and cyclists on the Bayview Extension, River Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East this weekend.
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Wind storm brings down trees and power lines, damages cars
Fallen trees and branches were reported in many communities as the city was hit by wind up to 75 kilometres per hour.
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Cycle, walk or jog on closed roads: May 1–2
The first ActiveTO major weekend road closures of this year will take place this weekend along Bayview Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East.
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Crackdown on large gatherings starting April 22
Toronto police may not be stopping folks who are out walking or driving, but they will be enforcing prohibitions against gatherings.
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Join cyclists of midtown and Don Valley: April 28
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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High-end vehicle thefts up in midtown, police warn
Residential areas in 53 Division have seen a hike in vehicle thefts, with the high-end targets including Toyotas, Lexuses and Land Rovers.
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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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Eleven schools across city closed by COVID this week
Four more schools in two parts of town have been closed by the Toronto District School Board today for COVID-19 investigations.
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Learn about garden tools at Leaside Garden Society: April 8
The Leaside Garden Society meets via Zoom next on April 8 at 7 p.m. with a presentation about gardening tools.
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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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Advocate for safe, connected cycling with local group: March 31
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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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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McSorley’s Saloon and Grill re-opens in Leaside after temporary closure
Popular Leaside restaurant McSorley’s Saloon and Grill re-opens today after temporarily closing in January.
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