Drake is giving away free chicken to Torontonians on Monday, October 24, 2022 to celebrate his birthday. See Dave’s Hot Chicken website for more details. There’s a Dave’s Hot Chicken at 2066 Yonge Street (between Manor and Belsize). You’re welcome.

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The Leaside Heritage Preservation Society has set up a display area to view some of their historical treasures at Apple Self Storage – Leaside, at 20 Research Road. Their new address will also serve as a shop where you can purchase their 2023 Calendars. If you can’t make it out to the shop, you can purchase the calendar online at this link.

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A filming notification has been circulated for residents of South Leaside residing near 150 Bessborough Drive. The film crew will begin installing traffic cones on Bessborough Drive from Millwood Road to McRae Drive commencing at 4pm on Wednesday October 26th, 2022 to prepare for production vehicles arriving on Thursday October 27th at 7am, and departing on Friday, October 28th by 11pm. (Rain date: Saturday, October 29th.)

On October 13, 2022, more than 50 veterans were gifted special vests as they were inducted into the new “100 Year Club,” which honours those in Sunnybrook’s Veterans Centre who will be 100+ by the end of 2022. Of her fashionable badge of recognition, 105 year old (!) Francis says, “It will be an honour to wear it.” 🥲

Yesterday, 50+ Veterans were gifted special vests as they were inducted into the new "100 Year Club," which honours those in our Veterans Centre who will be 100+ by the end of 2022.

Of her fashionable badge of recognition, 105-yo Francis says, "It will be an honour to wear it.” pic.twitter.com/dTZHL7nscV

— Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (@Sunnybrook) October 14, 2022

By the end of 2022, 50 Veterans @Sunnybrook Veterans Centre will be 100 years old, or older. Inspiring to be @Sunnybrook with @DoctorAndySmith and Dr. Jocelyn Charles to present the centenarians with special vests courtesy of @RoyalCdnLegion, Fort York. pic.twitter.com/6WDR7q9ydj

— Rob Oliphant (@Rob_Oliphant) October 13, 2022

To the Leaside Wildcats: On and off the ice, your teamwork and your commitment are making a difference. Keep working hard – and playing hard! pic.twitter.com/agLw01iOFk

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 13, 2022

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After a pandemic interruption the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon returns to ‘in-person’ racing Sunday, October 16th, 2022. The City of Toronto has released the planned road closures that will take place to accommodate the marathon. The first closure will start on Saturday, October 15, at 7 a.m. as they begin setup for the event. View the full list here: https://www.toronto.ca/news/weekend-events-and-road-closures-for-october-15-to-16/

The Leaside United Church Awesome sale is back at 872 Millwood Road on Friday, October 14, from 3pm – 7pm and Saturday, October 15, from 10am – 1pm.

English Lane Don Mills Neighbourhood Garage Sale is being held on Saturday, October 15, from 9am – 2pm.

Olympic Silver medalists team Mouat from Scotland are making a promotional appearance Thursday night (Oct 13, 2022) between 7 and 9 pm at the Leaside Curling Club, 1075 Millwood Road. Call the Club for further information about the event, 647-748-CURL (2875). Leaside Curling Club’s website is here: https://www.loc8nearme.com/ontario/toronto/leaside-curling-club/6941699/

Here’s Team Mouat in Mississauga, enjoying a round of golf over the Thanksgiving weekend.

A great day for golf yesterday! 🏌🏻‍♂️⛳️ pic.twitter.com/wwUbUZxpZ1

— Team Mouat (@TeamMouat) October 11, 2022

The Bayview Leaside BIA’s Applefest is back after a pandemic hiatus. There will be an interactive art installation for the first time, a photobooth at the parkette on Millwood, plus the BIA will be giving away their handy reusable bags (FREE!). Make sure to bring out the whole family to enjoy the businesses of Bayview where you’ll find free hot beverages, free live music and free face painting, all on our beloved Bayview. See you on Saturday October 15th between 10:00am – 4:00pm. The event will take place rain or shine. Tag them with your photos using #ApplefestTO2022

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Formerly the home of Green Canoe, 900 Millwood Road is now “La Casetta“. The sister restaurant of Cafe Oro di Napoli, they will be offering Neapolitan style pizzas, homemade pastas, antipasti and traditional Italian desserts. Grand opening will feature special promotions for dine-in customers. Call them for reservations at 416-421-5005.

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