SoftMoc has taken over what used to be a Roots store* in Leaside Centre at 65 Wicksteed Ave. (Thanks for the tip last week, Dom!)
Athlete’s Care Leaside Grand Opening party is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. 1820 Bayview Avenue, 2nd Floor. RSVP by April 4th.
*Take a look at the flyer the Roots Grand Opening in 2016!
Thank you to Bulldog reader, Marijan S. for submitting photos of this Easter inspired snow bunny spotted on Randolph Road this weekend. What a wonderful work of art!
There isn’t any more snow in this week’s weather forecast. Is spring here to stay?
Road Resurfacing on Bayview Avenue, from Roehampton Avenue to Armistice Drive
Start Date: April 2024 End Date: September 2024 (Timeline is subject to change.)
In May 2023, the City notified residents of this planned work, however due to delays encountered with the tender and award process the work was deferred to Spring 2024. The City of Toronto is planning to resurface Bayview Avenue from Roehampton Avenue to 30 m north of Armistice Drive. Inspection of the road shows that it needs repaving, and sections of damaged curb and sidewalk need to be replaced to bring them to a state of good repair. The City will also perform traffic signal upgrades at all Bayview Avenue signalized intersection within project limits. View full notice.
Road Reconstruction and Road Safety Improvements on Millwood Road, Pape Avenue and Donlands Avenue
The Leaside Garden Society is offering a $2,000 scholarship in 2024 for a student enrolled in a post-secondary institution (second year or beyond) studying horticulture or a related subject such as botany, ecology, environmental science, forestry, horticulture, landscape architecture, or plant science.
The Leaside Garden Society Founders’ Scholarship was established to honour the initiative of those who in the 1980’s had the foresight and energy to form the Leaside Garden Society.
More scholarship information and the application form are available on the Leaside Garden Society website: www.leasidegardensociety.org. Application deadline is June 30, 2024.
Agnes Campbell Macphail (1890-1954) was once described as “the most important woman in public life that Canada has produced in the 20th century.”
The Agnes Macphail Award is an annual award that recognizes an individual(s) from the East York community who has exemplified the causes that Agnes Macphail championed in her long and distinguished career.
Susan Scandiffio
2024 Agnes Macphail Award Recipient /Toronto.ca
Susan is a passionate and driven community leader, actively supporting issues that were important to Agnes Macphail.
Having helped to establish the Thorncliffe Food Collaborative serving over 2,000 in Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park, she continues to collect food and toiletry donations, and rallying community and corporate support. She volunteered with the Out of the Cold Program and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, helping individuals facing homelessness and food insecurity.
She was instrumental in raising over $400,000 in toys and in-kind support for the Leaside Community Toy Drive which provides Christmas gifts to over 6,000 children in the Flemingdon and Thorncliffe Park neighbourhoods, and helped raise over $1 million to renovate a local playground.
She rallied a neighbourhood team to support the Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign, donating necessity-filled purses to social service agencies supporting women, and has worked over the past 11 years with a team of women collecting thousands of dollars for the Terry Fox Foundation.
Susan is co-Chair of the Metrolinx Impact Committee, established to secure community benefits around the Metrolinx train yard project, and she is also a contributing writer to the community publication Leaside Life, providing local news to the community.<span class="su-quote-cite"><a href="https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/awards-tributes/awards/agnes-macphail-award/" target="_blank">The Agnes Macphail Award, Toronto.ca</a></span>
A car crashed into the light standard on the north west corner of Bayview Avenue & Millwood Road on Saturday night. The traffic light was smashed up on the ground behind the badly damaged Tesla. It appears as though the bench outside of Wild Wing was the last thing the car struck before coming to a stop. We were told that all the people involved were okay.
As of Sunday evening, the traffic light, and the Bayview street sign had already been replaced. It may take a little time to get that bench repaired.
A new sign has been posted at 1669 Bayview Avenue announcing that Isabella’s Mochi Donuts will be opening soon. It reads, “THE WORLD’S BEST MOCHI DONUTS!”. We’ll have to test every flavour and report back. 😉
Let’s talk Mochi Donuts—these little bites of joy straight from Japan are about to steal your heart! 💖
Picture this: Mochi-Flour, the ultimate superstar (aka Sticky-rice flour), is the secret behind these.
Get ready for a flavour rollercoaster—soft, chewy, and oh-so-crispy. Our Mochi Donuts are like a party in your mouth! 🎉✨ And here’s the exciting part: we unveil new flavours every week, making your taste buds dance to a fresh beat!<span class="su-quote-cite"><a href="https://isabellasdonuts.com/" target="_blank">Isabella's Mochi Donuts</a></span>
Toronto Fire Services extinguished a fire in the early hours of Saturday morning at Mexico Lindo restaurant (1618 Bayview Ave). The apartment above the restaurant is vacant and there were no injuries reported. Our thoughts are with Mexico Lindo, which had recently reopened after addressing damages caused by a break-in.
Unveiling the World of Bulbs:
The presentation will focus on spring-planted bulbs that bloom during the summer season. Pamela and Elke will delve into bulb varieties often perceived as challenging, offering insights into their cultivation. From lilies to dahlias, discover a range of bulbs, each boasting its own charm and color palette.
Crafting Your Garden Palette:
Learn the art of selection as the presentation guides you through the process, helping you create a harmonious blend of colors and forms. Suitable for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, this workshop aims to enhance your gardening skills and transform your garden into a visual spectacle.
Join Virtually:
Date: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
Time & Place: 7 pm Via Zoom – Guests Welcome
For more info & meeting access: Contact leaside@gardenontario.org
Todmorden Mills invites you to participate in their March Break programming from March 8 to March 17. Dive into a variety of family-friendly activities offering a mix of crafts, workshops, and historical exploration that will celebrate women’s stories and history.
Crafts and Workshops for Everyone
Enjoy creating crafts such as 3-D paper birds, clothespin frogs, paper flower bouquets, pop-up cards, watercolour painting workshop of local flora and fauna and papermaking workshop inspired by the work of influential figures such as Alice Eastwood, Jean Lumb, and Elizabeth Simcoe. Sample treats made from historic recipes, take a self-guided nature walk in the Wildflower Preserve, and join a guided tour of historic homes to learn more about the impact women have made in Toronto’s history.
Where:
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto, ON M4K 2B9
When:
March 8 to March 17
Drop-in crafts and workshops in Brewery Building:
$20 per family group (up to 5 people, including at least one adult)
Free Historic house tours:
Daily at 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm.
For additional details, check out the City of Toronto’s Festival and Events Calendar.
Bayside Medical (Family Physicians) & Bayside Medical Pharmacy has officially opened their doors at 1685 Bayview Avenue, offering medical care and convenient pharmacy services all in one place. Check out their website at www.baysidemedical.ca for more information. Welcome to Bayview!
Leaside Pets (1542 Bayview) revamped their façade with a new, well-centered, accessible entrance.
Bike Depot at 1588 Bayview is gearing up for its grand opening — which could be only weeks away. Their storefront boasts brand new signage while their Instagram account (@bikedepot) reveals sneak previews of the renovations taking place behind the papered glass.
The Bayview Leaside BIA has unveiled new banners along the street, featuring the message “Shop, Dine, Love, Bayview-Leaside!” It’s a reminder to support all the wonderful businesses on our favourite street. 🙂
