Leaside Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Leaside neighbourhoods.
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Thorncliffe Park Drive
Metrolinx deal to move and expand Islamic centre meets criticism
The Islamic Society of Toronto deal to repurpose its Thorncliffe Park building into a multi-use religious centre has met with criticism.
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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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Two teens wounded in Thorncliffe as shootings erupt across city
Police are investigating a slew of shootings, including one in Thorncliffe Park, one in the St. James Town area and two along Danforth Avenue.
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Boy, 16, dead in late-night shooting at Leaside Park
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, after police arrived at the area of Overlea Boulevard and Thorncliffe Park Drive to investigate multiple shots fired just before 11 p.m. Sunday night.
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Thorncliffe shooting leaves two seriously wounded
Two people sitting in a parked car at a Thorncliffe Park Drive apartment building, south of Overlea Boulevard, were shot late last night, police say.
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July 13: Night Out fun begins at 2 p.m. in Thorncliffe
Thorncliffe Park is holding its 14th annual Neighbours’ Night Out on July 13, at R.V. Burgess Park, 46 Thorncliffe Park Dr.
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July 14: Neighbours Night Out in Thorncliffe Park
The 13th annual Neighbours Night Out in Thorncliffe Park, the biggest community event of the year, will be held on July 14 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the R.V. Burgess Park.
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Bruce McArthur’s ties with Leaside area may go beyond Mallory Crescent
Alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur was reportedly a regular at McSorley’s Wonderful Saloon and Grill on Bayview Avenue, a 10-minute walk north from the south Leaside property where police have recovered human remains.
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