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.
BIAs falling short in creating pollinator gardens
COVID restrictions have left small businesses wondering if they’ll survive, let alone helping insects survive with pollinator gardens.
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Staffing shortages to shut down nearly half of city’s public libraries
Nearly half of all Toronto’s public libraries are closing as of Monday — but not due to COVID-19 precautions.
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Holiday hours: What’s open over Christmas weekend
Here’s a list of holiday hours for stores, shopping malls, groceries, recreational facilities, libraries, museums and more on Dec. 24–26.
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First-degree murder charge for Leaside Park shooting of April 2020
A man, 20, has been charged with first-degree murder for a shooting more than 20 months ago in Thorncliffe Park.
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Four arrested, two sought in Thorncliffe guns and drugs trafficking case
Three people, age 17 to 23, have been arrested in a firearms and narcotics trafficking investigation in the Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood.
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Dec. 6: Find out how airspace changes affect our neighbourhoods
NAV Canada is holding a public consultation of particular interest to residents who have complained about aircraft noise.
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Until Dec. 5: Order Christmas tree from Scouts in Leaside
From Nov. 1 to Dec. 5, the 132nd Toronto Scouts are taking orders for Christmas trees to be picked up Dec. 11.
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38 of city’s outdoor ice rinks to open this month
A sure sign of winter coming: you can strap on your skates for a spin on one of Toronto’s outdoor ice rinks as early as a week tomorrow.
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‘European escape’ offered by new Mt. Pleasant restaurant
Robert Prete said he opened his restaurant in Mount Pleasant Village because he felt “the softness, the caring type of people” living there.
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Poppy project pays tribute at Leaside retirement residence
A Leaside retirement home worked with students to create the Poppy Project, a novel Remembrance Day tribute.
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Nov. 24: Join Midtown and Don Valley cyclists
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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Patty shop founder had to overcome family tragedy, romantic hardship, pandemic
Phamilyeats owner Peter Pham is convinced his bakery specializing in meat patties and pot pies in Leaside was meant to be.
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Petition aims to bring back Metro Toronto flag — with changes
An urban geographer and an arborist plan to petition city hall to have the former Metro Toronto flag reinstated as the city’s emblem.
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Sidewalk, curb-lane patios to become permanent dining experience in Toronto
The city’s executive committee yesterday approved extending the CaféTO initiative allowing sidewalk and curb-lane patios indefinitely.
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