Each ward getting additional speed camera—and more on the way
Toronto’s 50 speed cameras have been so successful in catching fast drivers and reducing speeds that more cameras are being added.
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Neighbourhood: Leaside
Straddling Eglinton Avenue East east of Bayview Avenue and stretching south down to the CP Railway tracks, Leaside is one of Canada’s most desirable, self-contained neighbourhoods…. more about Leaside
Feb. 11: Registration for summer CampTO begins
Registration for the city’s summer camp program, CampTO, running July 4 to Sept. 1, is set to begin at 7 a.m. on Feb. 11.
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Province’s new rules allowing sky-blocking tower in North Leaside
The provincial government’s rewrite of Toronto’s Midtown in Focus plan has left North Leaside residents potentially in the dark.
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Leaside Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Leaside neighbourhoods.
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Feb. 23: Join webinar on Metrolinx’s Don Valley layover
Don’t Mess With the Don is hosting a webinar to discuss Metrolinx’s plans for a “layover and service facility” in the Don Valley.
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Looking for a place to play loud
Toronto’s musicians who help generate $850 million annually to the city’s economy are seeing vital rehearsal spaces drying up.
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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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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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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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Oct. 27: Join Don Valley-Midtown 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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