Leaside Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Leaside neighbourhoods.
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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.
Arrest made after alleged sexual assault in Thorncliffe elevator
A 24-year-old man was charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement after an alleged attack Sunday in an apartment building elevator.
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Anytime: Donate a bike to women’s BikeMatch program
The Women’s Cycling Network is looking for more bikes to be donated to help women learn to ride in its BikeMatch program.
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July 28: Attend meeting of safe, connected cycling advocates
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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Video released in Flemingdon Park fatal shooting investigation
Video has been released showing three people in the Flemingdon Park area where a 32-year-old man was shot to death July 2.
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Man killed, three injured in Flemingdon Park gunfire
A 32-year-old man was pronounced dead in the lobby of an apartment building in Flemingdon Park early Friday morning.
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June 30: Join advocates for safe, connected cycling
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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Cannabis industry not going up in smoke over COVID-19
Cannabis dispensaries are excited to finally begun to reopen for in-store shopping and are optimistic about the future of cannabis culture.
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Outdoor pools opening today and next week — earlier than usual
Ten outdoor public pools across Toronto are welcoming swimmers today, with the rest to open a week from now — earlier than usual.
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Snow clearing extended to all city’s sidewalks, council decides
City councillors have voted to extend snow clearing to about 1,300 kilometres of sidewalks not already receiving the service.
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Bayview off this weekend’s road closures list, Allen Road coming
The city has announced ActiveTO road closures for this weekend and there is one popular stretch of road missing: the southern leg of Bayview.
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Pedestrian hit in bus shelter by speeding car
A pedestrian was critically injured and a driver was arrested at the site of a collision near Don Mills Road and Gateway Boulevard.
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On-again-off-again outdoor recreation back again
Following an Ontario announcement yesterday, the city is reopening its outdoor recreational amenities — albeit with public health restrictions in place — as of May 22.
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Care of city’s ravines important to Indigenous people
The negative effect of invasive species on native vegetation and wildlife has to be looked at by the city, Isaac Crosby says.
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May 24–28: Celebrate Newcomer Day — all week
The city is hosting its seventh annual Toronto Newcomer Day virtually on May 25 — with related events starting the day before to May 28.
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