Leslieville Archives

Sundays: Shop at east-end farmers’ market

February 12, 2023February 18, 2023 Streeter staff farmers' market, Leslieville Farmers' Market, Neighbourhood Food Hub

The Leslieville Farmers’ Market is partnering with the Neighbourhood Food Hub to launch the indoor Hub Community Market every Sunday.

NEWS

Back to romance at our local restaurants

February 8, 2023February 26, 2023 Andrea Freedman dining, restaurants, Valentine's Day

This Valentine’s Day, people can celebrate their love as they did before the pandemic with special dinners at restaurants throughout the city.

NEWS

Each ward getting additional speed camera—and more on the way

February 2, 2023February 11, 2023 Rodger Burnside automated speed enforcement, community safety zones, John Tory, Mike Colle, speeding, Vision Zero

Toronto’s 50 speed cameras have been so successful in catching fast drivers and reducing speeds that more cameras are being added.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Feb. 11: Registration for summer CampTO begins

January 28, 2023February 2, 2023 Streeter staff camps, CampTO, Day camp, parks, recreation centres

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.

Meetings THINGS TO DO

Feb. 3: East-end town hall meeting on budget

January 27, 2023January 31, 2023 Streeter staff Brad Bradford, budget, East York Civic Centre, Gary Crawford, Paula Fletcher

East-end residents discuss the city’s 2023 budget at a town hall meeting at East York Civic Centre on Feb. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m.

DAILY UPDATES

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.

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.

Alter Kakers looking for rehearsal space

*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.

Public libraries like St. James Town closing

*FEATURED NEWS

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.

*FEATURED NEWS

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.

*FEATURED NEWS

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.

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.

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.”

branches place in coffin at tree funeral

*FEATURED NEWS

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.

*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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