Leaside Daily Updates: May–June 2020
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Leaside neighbourhoods.
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Millwood Road
May 10–11: Awesome Sale at Leaside United
Leaside United Church, 8222 Millwood road, hosts its Awesome Sale on May 10 and 11.
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17-year-olds awarded for helping diabetic kids attend camp
Two Leaside teens have received an award for their years of philanthropic work helping type 1 diabetic children attend camps to learn to manage their disease.
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Apr. 28: Comedy leads celebration of South Africa’s freedom day
South Africa’s freedom day will be commemorated starting on Apr. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at 1100 Millwood Rd.
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Apr. 21: Sweep the Streets in Leaside
On Saturday, Apr. 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. the Bayview Leaside BIA will be hosting the 4th annual Spring Sweep the Streets event.
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April 12: Youth Career and Jobs Fair
Young people looking for either a summer job or a long-term career can take advantage of a jobs fair just for them on April 12.
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April 12: Noise mitigation initiatives at Leaside Memorial
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority and Nav Canada is hosting a community briefing meeting on April 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. to present on six proposals aimed at reducing community noise impacts.
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Fear the day cracks join up to make block-long pothole
I was inspired by your online letter writer (“Potholes have gotten worse despite all the roadwork,” Feb. 28), who was concerned about the city’s potholes in East York. He has nothing on midtown Toronto.
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Development sparks discussion at town hall
The issue of development, as might be expected, provided the few sparks at Councillor Jon Burnside’s annual Leaside Town Hall on Feb. 5.
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Leaside Town Hall hosted by Councillor Burnside
Councillor Jon Burnside is hosting his annual Leaside Town Hall on Feb. 5 from 7 to 9 pm
Read moreTrivia night to support Honduran home and school
Leaside United Church is holding a trivia fundraiser in support of a team travelling to El Hogar, a school and home for children in Honduras.
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It’s yoga! It’s pilates! It’s…yogalates!
Christina Bothwell has invented a new line of exercises to set off her new yoga and pilates studio from other exercise places. It’s called “yogalates.”
Read moreHope, caution surround Southvale Drive proposal
Developer Shane Bahai says he understands community reaction to local developments such as the eight-storey, 98-unit residential condominium he is proposing for 3–5 Southvale Dr.
Read moreAll-way stop signs for busy Leaside intersection
A number of concerned Leaside residents — 50, to be exact — have, with support from Ward 26 Councillor Jon Burnside, convinced the city to install new all-way stop signs at the intersection of Millwood and Randolph roads
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Shocking breaking of right-turn law continues at tragic corner
I wondered whether drivers have been taking the right-turn prohibition on red at McRae Drive and Millwood Road seriously.
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