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.
23 neighbourhoods free of new COVID cases despite uptick
As many as 23 Toronto neighbourhoods have fended off new cases of COVID-19 over the past three weeks, according to city figures.
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Arrest made after alleged sexual assault in Thorncliffe elevator
A 24-year-old man was charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement after an alleged attack Sunday in an apartment building elevator.
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Anytime: Donate a bike to women’s BikeMatch program
The Women’s Cycling Network is looking for more bikes to be donated to help women learn to ride in its BikeMatch program.
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July 28: Attend meeting of safe, connected cycling advocates
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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June 30: Join advocates for safe, connected cycling
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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Snow clearing extended to all city’s sidewalks, council decides
City councillors have voted to extend snow clearing to about 1,300 kilometres of sidewalks not already receiving the service.
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Pedestrian hit in bus shelter by speeding car
A pedestrian was critically injured and a driver was arrested at the site of a collision near Don Mills Road and Gateway Boulevard.
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May 24–28: Celebrate Newcomer Day — all week
The city is hosting its seventh annual Toronto Newcomer Day virtually on May 25 — with related events starting the day before to May 28.
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Attend meeting of safe-cycling group: May 26
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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Learn about sidewalk snow clearing in three wards: May 17
The City of Toronto invites residents in three wards to learn more about its sidewalk snow clearing trial by attending a virtual public information event on May 17.
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Crackdown on large gatherings starting April 22
Toronto police may not be stopping folks who are out walking or driving, but they will be enforcing prohibitions against gatherings.
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Join cyclists of midtown and Don Valley: April 28
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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High-end vehicle thefts up in midtown, police warn
Residential areas in 53 Division have seen a hike in vehicle thefts, with the high-end targets including Toyotas, Lexuses and Land Rovers.
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Medical officer orders all Toronto schools closed for in-person learning
Medical health officer Dr. Eileen de Villa has ordered elementary and secondary schools closed and students to transition to remote learning.
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