First Capital and Longo’s Leaside invite you to join them on Friday, August 26th for their Summer Drive-in Series. Bring your friends and family to watch Despicable Me (2010) at Leaside Village. They are accepting non-perishable canned goods as entry fee, and all donations will go to ICNA Relief Food Bank. There is room for 70 cars, so arrive early to secure a spot. Doors open at 8:00 pm and the movie will start at 9:00 pm. More info

After 39 years on Bayview, they are bidding farewell…

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The Leaside Garden Society is continuing its Speaker Series with special guest David Chapman hosting the on-line Zoom meeting, “Wild, Weird & Wacky Weather!” on October 13th at 7p.m.

David’s photographic and video presentations are extraordinary. You will see some of the most beautiful collections of thunderstorms, northern lights and other weather phenomena found in Southern Ontario. In a province that is so vast and surrounded by the Great Lakes, it is no wonder we have some of the most interesting weather in the world. Discover how far south the Aurora Borealis can actually be seen. The presentation combines Ontario’s weather uniqueness, power and beauty all wrapped into one, they will also cover some other aspects of climate change and the effects on gardening. Join them for this very interesting presentation. Leaside Garden Society always welcomes guests and new members. Visit www.leasidegardensociety.org or leaside@gardenontario.org.

On Thursday, August 11 at 10:10 a.m. Jon Burnside will be filing his nomination papers and announcing his candidacy to become the next City Councillor for Ward 16, Don Valley East. Jon Burnside spent 10 years as a member of the Toronto Police Service and was elected to City Council in 2014. Burnside, who lives in Don Valley East, was the Councillor for Ward 26 from 2014-18 before it was absorbed into two other wards. Jon represented the communities of Wynford Heights and Flemingdon Park which are now part of Ward 16. Jon has most recently been Manager, Strategic Initiatives at City Hall. He continued his efforts to improve life in the city through his involvement with grassroots anti-gun violence and anti-human trafficking organizations. Burnside explains, “Serving as a City Councillor is a continuation of the work I’ve been doing for three decades to help improve life in our community and the city. I’m passionate about this community because I care about the people who live in it. My experience and leadership will be an asset to the next City Council.”

• Longtime Toronto Councillor Minnan-Wong not seeking re-election in 2022
• Veteran Toronto councillor, deputy mayor will not seek re-election
• Outpouring of thanks to Jon Burnside seen on social media (2018)
• Jon Burnside (Ward 26) appointed to Executive Committee (2018)

A zoning by-law amendment application has been submitted for a 34-storey residential and commercial mixed-use building at 2 Glazebrook Avenue. 434 residential units are proposed with 314 square metres of retail. In total, 91 parking spaces are proposed within two levels of underground parking. The tower would be located on the north-west corner of Bayview Avenue and Glazebrook Avenue, immediately south of the Esso, and would require the demolition of the existing townhouses from 2 to 20 Glazebrook Ave (even numbers).

• BlogTO: “Block of fancy Toronto houses would be torn down for a pretty cool condo tower”
• Surprise, Leaside! 25-floor tower at Bayview and Broadway

The distinctive sound of sidewalk demolition could be heard on Tuesday as a construction crew embarked on a sidewalk and curb repair project. The heavy equipment is in the northbound lane on (the east side of) Bayview, north of Millwood.

Bryant Sinanan of Davisville Village, is once again celebrating with his team after they earned their 21st victory as Band of The Year at the 2022 Toronto Caribbean Carnival. If you were there, you would have seen Bryant’s costume design skills on display in the Purple Haze section of Saldenah Carnival, Streets on Fire. Way to go Bryant and Team Saldenah!

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Eggstatic, the wildly popular brunch spot serving Instagram-worthy halal creations have announced that they are planning on opening a second location in Mississauga “very soon”. Located at 1568 Bayview Avenue, they are often filled to capacity and borrow patio space from Satay on the Road next door to satiate all of their guests’ cravings. The combined patio space has been a pandemic jewel for both Bayview businesses, offering a heated patio that can be enjoyed long after the conclusion of summer.

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Long weekend events and road closures for July 30 to August 1:

North America’s largest Caribbean Carnival is happening this weekend! To accommodate the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, the following roads will be closed to vehicle traffic from 2 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, until 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 31:

• Lake Shore Boulevard West between Colborne Lodge Drive and Bathurst Street
• Strachan Avenue from Fleet Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West
• Jameson Avenue from Springhurst Avenue to Lake Shore Boulevard West
• Dunn Avenue at Springhurst Avenue
• Dufferin Street at Springhurst Avenue
• Fort York Boulevard between Fleet Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West
• The westbound Gardiner Expressway off-ramp to Dunn and Jameson Avenues (Exit 149)

Jump up! and dance like no one is watching 😉

MUST WATCH: Mayor John Tory busts a move to celebrate the return of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival https://t.co/pNhGJAoQsZ pic.twitter.com/P3UgDQISAB

— CP24 (@CP24) July 29, 2022

Market Street continues to be closed from Front Street East to The Esplanade for I Heart Market Street activities.

Roads within High Park will be closed to vehicle traffic throughout the long weekend. More information about access to High Park is available on the City’s High Park webpage: www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-gardens-beaches/high-park.

Toronto’s more than 1,500 parks and 11,000 hectares of ravine spaces are also open for fresh air and exercise daily, including The Meadoway from Brimley Road to Scarborough Golf Club Road. Maps and details for walking, cycling and hiking paths and trails in Toronto are available on the City’s Walking, Hiking and Cycling webpage: www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/recreation/walking-hiking.

Construction closures

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Investigative drilling work along Overlea Blvd, Thorncliffe Park Drive and Millwood Road will take place, to advance design concepts and other structural plans for the Ontario Line. Metrolinx will be drilling test holes and using a vacuum truck to gather information and evaluate underground conditions. The Community Notice states that the work could be starting as early as July 25, 2022. Intersections impacted: Overlea Blvd & Millwood Rd; and Overlea Blvd & Thorncliffe Park Drive

• Investigative drilling work along Overlea Blvd, Thorncliffe Park Drive and Millwood Road (.pdf notice)
• Metrolinx releases design survey results for public spaces around Ontario Line maintenance and storage facility (Thorncliffe Park)