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: North Leaside
Part of historic Leaside, North Leaside is the defined as the part of the community north of Eglinton Avenue (between Bayview Avenue and Serena Gundy Park).
The many side streets here are lined with Tudor-style detached and semi-detached homes and bungalows with some new homes appearing recently. The neighbourhood is rather pretty owing to the nearby parks, including Serena Gundy Park and the large Sunnybrook Park, as well as the old oak trees that sit on nearly every generously sized property.
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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Man, 41, pistol-whipped and robbed after refusing to buy puppy
A 41-year-old man was pistol-whipped after he backed out of a chance to buy a puppy in the Sunnybrook Hospital area on Saturday, police said.
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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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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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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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October: Become a Neighbourhood Climate Action Champion
The city is once again seeking Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions to help inspire local green projects.
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City recreation programs back, but you’ll need to be vaccinated
Proof of vaccination will be required for most people involved in the city’s fall recreation programs with registration opening this weekend.
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Midtown is still painted red after Liberal election sweep
After another close and hard-fought federal election, the same Liberal candidates won all the midtown races as in the previous two elections.
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Sept. 25, 28: Start signing up for fall recreation programs
This fall marks the return of regular recreation programming for Toronto, where COVID-19 has impacted programming since March 2020.
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