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Peaches & Green closing after 32 years in Leaside

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In 1990, George opened Peaches & Green with the dream of helping people find the path to their best possible health. 32 years in Leaside is a fabulous accomplishment in such a competitive market — a testament to the service they provided, and the loyalty of their customers. Visit Peaches & Green at 1516 Bayview Ave for their storewide retirement sale — up to 70% off.

A portion of Wynford Drive renamed Aga Khan Boulevard

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The Ismaili Centre 2022 (Canmenwalker via Wikimedia Commons)

On September 25, 2022, Toronto’s Mayor honoured humanitarian His Highness the Aga Khan with a Key to the City, at an event at the Ismaili Centre. Accepting the Key on his behalf was Prince Amyn Aga Khan, His Highness’ brother. The City of Toronto has also renamed the portion of Wynford Drive, between Don Mills Road and the east side of the Don Valley Parkway overpass, to Aga Khan Boulevard. This is in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Aga Khan’s accession as the 49th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims and 50 years since the Ismaili community settled in Canada. Full media release.

His Highness the Aga Khan has made remarkable contributions within our city and within the culture and heritage of Toronto’s Ismaili community. Particularly, the Ismaili Centre at Aga Khan Park has become a landmark in our city for the Ismaili community but for residents and visitors as well. I am proud to present His Highness the Aga Khan with Toronto’s highest honour and unveil a section of Wynford Drive renamed in recognition of his many contributions to Toronto.Mayor of Toronto

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49 storey tower proposed at future Pape-Danforth subway

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Rendering of 656 Danforth Avenue, image from submission to the City of Toronto
Rendering of 656 Danforth Avenue, image from submission to the City of Toronto
Rendering of 656 Danforth Avenue, image from submission to the City of Toronto

The proposal is to construct a new 49-storey mixed-use building with three levels of underground parking. The ground level includes a shared residential and office lobby as well as retail and commercial uses fronting onto Danforth Avenue and a portion of Pape Avenue. Office uses are proposed from the third to fifth floors and the residential use is proposed from the sixth to 49th floors. Above the 49th floor is the mechanical penthouse and an indoor and outdoor amenity space. Additional indoor amenity spaces are located on the sixth and seventh floors and an additional outdoor amenity space is proposed on the sixth floor with access to the indoor amenity space. The proposal includes a total of 496 dwelling units.

UrbanToronto reminds us that this will be the location of two subway lines in the future. “Already highly accessible via TTC’s Danforth Line 2 subway at Pape station immediately to the north, the station is targeted to have an interchange with the future Ontario Line around 2030. Several surface transit routes also serve the existing station.”

More: https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2022/09/49-storeys-proposed-future-pape-danforth-subway-station

Northeast corner of Pape & Danforth Avenues (Google Maps)

Eglinton Crosstown LRT delayed… again, says Metrolinx

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Today, Metrolinx President & CEO Phil Verster issued the following statement:

“We had expected the Eglinton Crosstown LRT to be fully built, thoroughly tested, and in service this fall in accordance with our project agreement with Crosslinx Transit Solutions, the construction consortium responsible for building the project.

Unfortunately, while progress has been made, Crosslinx Transit Solutions have fallen behind schedule, are unable to finalize construction and testing, and therefore the system will not be operational on this timeline.

We know construction has been difficult for commuters, communities, and businesses along the Eglinton corridor. We are doing everything to hold Crosslinx Transit Solutions accountable and to redouble efforts to meet their commitments and complete the work quickly so we can welcome riders onto a complete, tested, and fully operational Eglinton Crosstown LRT as soon as possible.”

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT will be delayed by about a year, a source with knowledge of the project has told CBC Toronto. Toronto-St. Paul’s MPP Jill Andrew said business owners in Little Jamaica who have endured these “never-ending delays” deserve to be compensated for their financial losses throughout the prolonged construction period. (CTV Toronto)

Peter Oliver, of Oliver & Bonacini, has passed away at 74

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Portrait of Peter Oliver, co-founder of Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality (oliverbonacini.com)

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality has shared the sad news of the passing of one of its founders, Peter Oliver.

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved leader and co-founder, Peter Oliver. Peter was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in May 2021, a challenge he faced head-on with strength and grace. Throughout his treatment he maintained a positive spirit for which he will be forever remembered.

Peter Oliver’s remarkable career in hospitality spanned 45 years, during which time he set the bar for high standards of quality, service and professionalism. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Peter moved to Canada in 1967 to attend McGill University. In 1978, following a successful career in stock brokerage and commercial real estate, he opened his first restaurant in Toronto: a small sandwich shop at Yonge and Eglinton named Oliver’s Old Fashioned Bakery. In 1993, Peter partnered with Chef Michael Bonacini to open Jump Restaurant, marking the inception of Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality.

The full tribute is available on their website: https://www.oliverbonacini.com/news/tribute-to-peter-oliver/,

Drink Juice Co celebrating 7 years in the neighbourhood

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Join Drink Juice Co this Sunday, September 25th from 10am – 6pm for their customer appreciation party. They’ll be sampling their new fall menu and featuring their new meal prep program, meet their favourite vendors, and there will also be a flash sale and prizes. 463 Manor Rd East, at Bayview Avenue.

Visit nine Bayview Art Tour and Sale venues this weekend

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Bayview Art Tour and Sale is a free public event and has the aim of shining light on the works of local artists and has done so since 2000. On view are works in a variety of media and styles, including Oil and Acrylic painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography and glass art. Bayview Art Tour & Sale

Happening on Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th, 2022 between 11am – 5pm, the nine Bayview Tour venues are located in the general area bounded by Mt Pleasant Road on the west, Laird Drive on the east, Broadway Avenue on the north and East Moore Park on the south. The venues are outdoors this year!

A tale of two Leaside Stations says hello and goodbye

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Leaside Station (Bayview & Eglinton), July 2022. Photo By Jortsmaster5000/Wikimedia Commons
Leaside Station (C.P.R.), e. of Millwood Road, at C.P.R. tracks. (1955) (Unknown author – This image is available from the Toronto Public Library under the reference number S 1-2626)

Over the last few years we have watched the slow and steady construction of the brand new Leaside Station at the corner of Bayview and Eglinton Avenues. This station will be Leaside’s entry into the still under construction, Eglinton LRT.

As we see the daily progress of the new glass structure, we may not have noticed the demolition of the original Leaside Station at 50 Village Station Road, off Millwood Road. Abandoned and dilapidated, this piece of Leaside’s history is now gone forever. It was demolished last week as Metrolinx prepares for the construction of the new Ontario Line’s train maintenance and storage facility. Reader James Weekes sent us images of the rubble. (Thank you James!) Leaside Art Deco Lost, Leaside Life.

50 Village Station Rd (Photo by James Weekes, September 2022)
50 Village Station Rd (Photo by James Weekes, September 2022)
50 Village Station Rd (Photo by James Weekes, September 2022)
50 Village Station Rd (Photo by James Weekes, September 2022)
50 Village Station Rd (Photo by James Weekes, September 2022)

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Monday was a perilous day on Bayview Avenue

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The early morning hours saw a head on collision at Bayview and Lawrence Avenues. Later this afternoon a driver struck a pedestrian on Bayview Avenue, south of Lawrence at Armistice Drive. Slow down, keep your eyes on the road and be careful out there everyone. More.



A Michelin Star and Bib Gourmand honours in midtown

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(guide.michelin.com)

The Michelin Guide revealed its inaugural list of Toronto restaurants at a gala held at the Evergreen Brick Works Tuesday night. Michelin’s international director Gwendal Poullenec revealed that 13 restaurants would be featured in the guide. Midtown’s Yukashi (643a Mt Pleasant Rd) has been given one Michelin star!

17 restaurants received the Bib Gourmand designation, which recognizes establishment with quality food where you can get two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for less than $60. Bayview’s own Indian Street Food Company at 1701 Bayview Avenue was recognized in this category. Congrats to all!

More: www.cp24.com/news/here-are-the-toronto-restaurants-that-now-have-a-michelin-star-1.6066460