Beaches-Leslieville Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Beaches-Leslieville neighbourhoods.
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Neighbourhood: The Beach
Upsurge in Toronto COVID cases shown on neighbourhood map
Once thought rid of COVID-19, midtown and east-end communities are infected in the latest wave, neighbourhood map shows.
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More than Christmas fun is cancelled—or moved online
The cancellation of Toronto’s famous Christmas parade is getting most of the attention, but dozens of other festivities have been shut down
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Does your neighbourhood need a climate champion? Is it you?
Toronto is looking for Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions to help develop local climate action projects.
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Become a tourist in our own neighbourhoods, city urges
Tour the neighbourhoods in Toronto’s 25 wards, with self-guided tours outlined by the city in its StrollTO program.
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Oct. 3–10: Attend Nuit Blanche virtually
Nuit Blanche has been reimagined for a virtual experience starting Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. and running until Oct. 12.
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Charges laid in fatal boat crash near Woodbine Beach
Two weeks after the fatal boat crash near Woodbine Beach, a man has been charged with criminal negligence, police report.
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BigArtTO projects art into local neighbourhoods
In case you can’t get leave your neighbourhood to see art, Toronto is bringing art to your neighbourhood, projected onto local buildings.
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Sept. 27: Give and take on Secondhand Sunday
Secondhand Sunday encourages residents to leave unwanted reusable items on their front property for neighbours to take for free.
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Ashbridges beachgoers watch boat crash, killing one
Hundreds were at the beach as a boat crashed into rocks at Ashbridges Bay, injuring six and killing a man, 47.
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Sept. 13: Shop at the Leslieville Flea
Venders of vintage and handcrafted goods are back at the Leslieville Flea on Aug. 9 at the Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E.
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Sundays: Keep shopping at Leslieville Farmers’ Market
The Leslieville Farmers’ Market is back. You can shop online for pickup or visit the market in person every Sunday at Ashbridge’s Bay Park.
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East York may offer best value in buying condo, Rosedale in renting
If you’re looking to buy a condo, the best value is found in the East York area, suggests a new analysis of the Toronto real estate market.
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Wednesdays: Ride a bike for free
Thanks to its partners at CAA South Central Ontario, Bike Share Toronto is letting riders ride for free every Wednesday in September.
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Midtown, central and east-end almost COVID-free on map
Midtown and east end neighbourhoods have experienced few if any new cases of COVID-19 in August, according to Toronto’s coronavirus map.
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