Patrick Rocca Archives

Leaside Daily Updates: March–April 2020

April 30, 2020November 22, 2020 Streeter staff Bayview Avenue, bike lanes, Butterfly Canoe, cancellations, coronavirus, Davisville Avenue, Distantly, essential workplaces, extreme weather, garbage, Laird Drive, Lake Leaside, Leaside Park, long-term care, Mabel's Fables, parks, Patrick Rocca, shutdowns, Toronto Police, traffic iights, yard waste

A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Leaside neighbourhoods.

*FEATURED NEWS

Leaside realtor subject of online threats again

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 Brian Baker extortion, Patrick Rocca, realtor, Toronto Police

After a two-year hiatus, Leaside realtor Patrick Rocca is once again being harassed by an online extortionist who is increasing the pressure this time.

*FEATURED Sports

Leasiders upbeat in ‘Jurassic Park’ despite Raptors’ loss

June 3, 2019 Streeter staff Amsterdam Barrel House, Esandar Drive, Jurassic Park, Laird Drive, Patrick Rocca, Toronto Raptors

They may not have got the result they were hoping for. But about 200 Leasiders enjoyed cheering on the Raptors together last night from Jurassic Park.

NEWS

All quiet for Leaside businessmen and their extortionist

December 29, 2017May 24, 2018 Brian Baker Andy Elder, extortion, Patrick Rocca, Toronto Police

The Nov. 30 deadline an extortionist gave Leaside businessmen Patrick Rocca and Andy Elder came and went — without repercussions.

*FEATURED NEWS

Leaside businessmen targeted by online extortionist

November 27, 2017December 5, 2017 Brian Baker Andy Elder, Bosley Real Estate, extortion, Grill Time Gourmet Meat Shop, Patrick Rocca

Two Leaside businessmen who received emails from an unknown person suspect they’ve been targeted for extortion by someone from the community.

Our Streets

A prime minister once called Bessborough Drive home

February 15, 2017August 5, 2017 Brian Baker Bessborough Drive, Bessborough Drive Public School, Frank Mahovlich, history, Patrick Rocca, Pete Mahovlich, Stephen Harper

Imagine a young Stephen Harper, future prime minister, playing a game of street hockey on Bessborough Drive with the other

NEWS

Realtor celebrates 10 years of Great Pumpkins

October 25, 2016 Brian Baker John Tory, Patrick Rocca, pumpkin giveaway

Leasiders got into the Halloween spirit with Patrick Rocca’s 10th annual Pumpkin Giveaway on Oct. 22 at the Valu-mart.

Home

Foreign buyers not behind rising home prices, realtors find

October 15, 2016March 28, 2017 Brian Baker Bosley Real Estate, Catherine Himelfarb Borden, Forest Hill Real Estate, Patrick Rocca, real estate

Could this city see a similar tax imposed on foreign buyers with housing prices soaring? Not likely, if you ask Toronto Real Estate Board past president Mark McLean.

NEWS

‘I wasn’t expecting this at all’

April 9, 2016October 31, 2017 Philip Alves Agnes Macphail Award, Patrick Rocca

Real estate broker Patrick Rocca was the 2016 recipient of the Agnes Macphail Award at the East York Civic Centre.

NEWS

Family Day skate in Leaside

February 17, 2015October 2, 2017 Eric Emin Wood Chad McDowell, Family Day, Patrick Rocca

NEWS

Local realtors agree with projection of house price increases

January 30, 2014May 4, 2017 Shawn Star Patrick Rocca, real estate

Home prices in Toronto will rise by about 3.9 percent this year, according to a projection released by Royal LePage.

NEWS

Rocca continues support for arena, despite snub

January 9, 2014 Town Crier staff Fiona Crean, Leaside Memorial Community Gardens, Patrick Rocca

A city ombudsman report alleging he was mistreated by the Leaside Arena Board is “water under the bridge,” according to local real estate broker Patrick Rocca.

NEWS