Leaside Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Leaside neighbourhoods.
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Leaside covers the area to the northeast of Central Toronto and southeast of North Toronto, taking in the neighbourhoods of Leaside, Bennington Heights, North Leaside and part of Davisville near Bayview Avenue.
Leaside runner unfazed by shoe loss as cross country team wins gold
The loss of one shoe wasn’t going to keep Chloe Coutts from earning her Leaside girls’ cross country team a gold medal at OFSAA.
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Nov. 30–Dec. 22: Winter Village at Evergreen Brick Works
The Winter Village is back at Evergreen Brick Works — to skate on the outdoor rink, shop at the holiday market for gifts from artisans, and try tasty foods.
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Police warn of compromised SIN telephone scam
Police in 53 Division are warning about a telephone scam in which a caller claims the victim’s Social Insurance Number has been used illegally.
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Nov. 22: Leaside on Ice returns to Gardens
Bring your skates for an evening of fun on and off the ice at Leaside on Ice on Friday, Nov. 22 from 8:30 to 11 p.m. at the Leaside Gardens.
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Nov. 15: Free flu shots at East York Town Centre
The Toronto Reference Library and the East York Town Centre are among the four locations where city-run clinics are dispensing free flu vaccines.
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Jaye Robinson being treated for breast cancer
Don Valley West councillor Jaye Robinson has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing an “extensive treatment plan,” she announced this morning.
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Nov. 9: Christmas Fair at St. Cuthbert’s
St. Cuthbert’s Leaside at 1399 Bayview Ave., hosts its annual Christmas Fair on Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.
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Thorncliffe shooting leaves two seriously wounded
Two people sitting in a parked car at a Thorncliffe Park Drive apartment building, south of Overlea Boulevard, were shot late last night, police say.
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Oct. 29: Blood donor clinic in North Leaside
The next Leaside blood donor clinic takes place on Oct. 29 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Northlea Public School.
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A grande of music at local Starbucks café
The Starbucks at 878 Eglinton Ave. East is drawing locals not only for its coffee, but for its musical performances, attracting listeners and performers.
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Numerous charges in Leaside gun and drugs bust
Officers from 51 Division’s Major Crime Unit executed search warrants on two condominiums and a vehicle near Vanderhoof Avenue and Brentcliffe Road.
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Leaside Daily Updates: June–August 2019
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Leaside neighbourhoods.
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Sept. 12: Trees of Mount Pleasant cemetery at garden society meet
The next Leaside Garden Society meeting is to be held on Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Leaside Library, 165 McRae Dr.
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Murder rate down from last year’s record — so far
After a record-breaking year for homicides, the murder rate in 2019 is shaping up to be much lower — coming closer to the levels of earlier years.
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