Leaside Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Leaside neighbourhoods.
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Neighbourhood: Thorncliffe Park
Thorncliffe Park is the name of the large, mostly residential neighbourhood bordered on the north by Eglinton Avenue, on the west by Laird Drive and cradled in a bend in the Don River to the south.
One of Toronto’s first planned high-rise communities, Thorncliffe Park is densely populated and highly multicultural. The twin Leaside towers here are the tallest buildings in the region and are home to many local residents.
Don Valley Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Don Valley neighbourhoods.
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June 17: Public consultation on city council
A meeting is being held in North Toronto on June 17, a public session the city is holding to seek residents’ ideas about decision making in Toronto
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May 29: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets
The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on May 29 at 7 p.m.
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Volunteer work keeps marginalized from becoming victims: Macphail winner
Volunteer work gave her training to help get through the disaster that hit her life a year ago, Karen Fraser said in accepting the Agnes Macphail Award.
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March 27: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets
The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on March 27 at
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Feb. 27: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets
The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
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Leaside community activist eulogized in Parliament
Leaside and East York lost one of their most prominent citizens with the death of Edna Beange, 98, on Jan 7.
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Former trustee Gershon presented with citizenship award
Gerri Gershon, who served as public school trustee for 33 years, received the Award for Citizenship at Don Valley West’s New Year’s Levee.
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Jan. 30: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets
The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. Cyclists advocate for safe cycling routes.
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Parked delivery vehicles are helping cause traffic nightmare
The problem is reaching a crescendo of sorts: the number of delivery vehicles parked and double parked on our streets, both residential and commercial.
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Leaside uncertain about its prospects after recent election
Leasiders appear split on the recent municipal election — with North Toronto incumbent Jaye Robinson ousting local favourite Jon Burnside.
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Robinson victorious in expanded Don Valley West
Jaye Robinson is now councillor for a ward called Don Valley West that is almost twice as large as the ward she previously represented.
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Rosedale, Leaside leading rise in midtown house prices
For all the talk of a slowdown in house sales and a buyer’s market in this city, real estate prices are rising steadily, according to the latest figures.
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Sharon and Bram have surprises in store for fans on national tour
Two-thirds of the children’s entertainment trio, Sharon, Lois and Bram are kicking off their farewell tour this October, and it’s an exciting time for them.
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