Neighbourhood: Leslieville

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Beaches-Leslieville Daily Updates

March 6, 2022March 7, 2022 Streeter staff 55 Division, Alter Kakers, arrest, assault, automated speed enforcement, Beach Guild of Fine Art, Brad Bradford, break and enter, comedy, COVID-19, crossing guard, entertainment hubs, Fearless Meat, Film Industry, fire, firearm, flag, Fox Theatre, fraud, heritage, homicide, Housing Now, indecent exposure, Jimmie Simpson Park, Julie Dabrusin, Kew Gardens, knives, libraries, Mamma's Pizza, Mercedes, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions, patios, Paula Fletcher, prowler, pumpkin parade, pumpkins, rinks, Shop and Vax, stabbing, theft, threatening, Toronto Police, Ukraine, Victoria Park Avenue

A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Beaches-Leslieville neighbourhoods.

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Arts & Music Events Fundraising THINGS TO DO 

March 11: Support Ukraine by attending concert

March 4, 2022March 7, 2022 Streeter staff fundraiser, Opera House, Ukraine

Toronto-based bands and artists are organizing a fundraising concert in support of Ukraine on March 11 at the Opera House, 735 Queen St. E.

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*FEATURED Arts & Entertainment NEWS 

Looking for a place to play loud

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Dennis Hanagan band, city council, economic and community development committee, musicians

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

January 4, 2022February 14, 2022 Rodger Burnside closures, COVID-19, Dawes Road Library, Forest Hill Library, Leaside Library, libraries, Locke library, St. James Town Library, Toronto Public Library, Victoria Village Library

Nearly half of all Toronto’s public libraries are closing as of Monday — but not due to COVID-19 precautions.

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East-end neighbourhoods now among worst hit by COVID

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Streeter staff COVID-19, map, outbreaks, school closures, Toronto Public Health

East enders may be surprised to find their neighbourhoods are among the worst hit by COVID-19 in the city.

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Two 26-year-olds arrested in east-end homicide investigation

December 8, 2021December 9, 2021 Jay Garak first-degree murder, homicide, Toronto Police

Two men have been charged in the investigation of an east-end homicide nearly six months ago, police reported today.

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Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 18–19: Shop at the Leslieville Christmas pop-up market

December 4, 2021December 1, 2021 Streeter staff artisan market, Leslieville Christmas Pop-Up Market, Santa Claus, Wagstaff Drive

The Leslieville Christmas Pop-Up Market is back for its eighth year, running over Dec. 4 and 5 at 20 Wagstaff Dr.

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VIEWS 

‘Tree Funeral Song’ takes on Metrolinx and Premier Ford

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 Streeter staff Jimmie Simpson Park, Save Jimmie Simpson, trees

Those attending the tree funeral on Nov. 28 organized by the Save Jimmie Simpson group were treated to a new song, sung to the tune of “Hallelujah.”

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Tree funeral calls for burying Ontario Line

November 29, 2021December 1, 2021 Rodger Burnside Jimmie Simpson Park, Metrolinx, Ontario Line, Paula Fletcher, Peter Tabuns, Save Jimmie Simpson

They came to a tree funeral, but it was the planned Ontario Line they wanted to place underground in Leslieville.

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*FEATURED Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 11–12: Return to the Leslieville Flea holiday market

November 27, 2021December 3, 2021 Streeter staff Leslieville Flea

The Leslieville Flea’s holiday markets is back. The two-day event is indoors at the Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre at 870 Queen St. E.

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Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 5: Go holiday shopping at Riverside market

November 21, 2021November 28, 2021 Streeter staff market, Queen Street East, Riverside Common Park

The Holiday Edition of the Riverside Common Market featuring local vendors is taking place Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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*FEATURED NEWS 

38 of city’s outdoor ice rinks to open this month

November 19, 2021February 14, 2022 Rodger Burnside Alexandra Park, Broadlands Community Centr, Cedarvale Park, College Park, Dieppe Park, Eglinton Park, Greenwood Park, Jimmie Simpson Park, Kew Gardens, Monarch Park, North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, Ramsden Park, rinks, Riverdale Park East, Rosedale Park, shinny, skating, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Wallace Emerson Park, Withrow Park

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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Community Events THINGS TO DO 

Dec. 2: Watch tree lighting in Greenwood Park

November 18, 2021November 27, 2021 Streeter staff Greenwood Park, Paula Fletcher, tree lighting

The annual tree lighting and other festive fun at Greenwood Park takes place Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m., hosted by Councillor Paul Fletcher

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Councillor pushing to preserve Leslieville’s industrial heritage

November 17, 2021November 18, 2021 Dennis Hanagan Carlaw Avenue, heritage site, Heritage Toronto, Metrolinx, Ontario Line, Paula Fletcher, Unterman McPhail Associates

Leslieville’s industrial heritage is coming under development pressure and Councillor Paula Fletcher wants to keep its heritage intact.

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For Kids Health & Fitness THINGS TO DO 

Nov. 29: Attend town hall about kids’ vaccine online

November 15, 2021November 27, 2021 Streeter staff Cressy, Michael Garron Hospital, Paula Fletcher, town hall, vaccine

Toronto-Danforth councillor Paula Fletcher is hosting a virtual town hall on kids’ vaccines on Nov. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m.

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