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From Lake Leaside to ‘Puddle Paradise’ on Wicksteed

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Canada Goose reminisces the days of yore at Lake Leaside.
Site of future Canadian Tire — 70 & 80 Wicksteed Ave, 202, 204, & 206 Parkhurst Blvd and 99 Vanderhoof. (March 31, 2024)
Site of future Canadian Tire — 70 & 80 Wicksteed Ave, 202, 204, & 206 Parkhurst Blvd and 99 Vanderhoof. (March 31, 2024)
Site of future Canadian Tire — 70 & 80 Wicksteed Ave, 202, 204, & 206 Parkhurst Blvd and 99 Vanderhoof. (March 31, 2024)

A local Canada Goose and its seagull pals were seen taking advantage of the puddles that formed in the bed of what was once known as “Lake Leaside“. All the structures on the building lot (70 & 80 Wicksteed Ave, 202, 204, & 206 Parkhurst Blvd and 99 Vanderhoof) were cleared many years ago, leaving a pit where trapped rainwater formed a wonderful oasis for the city fowl to congregate. This Goose wasn’t crying over spilled water; who needs a lake when you’ve got a puddle paradise?

Lake Leaside in 2017

Beltline Clean Up Day Apr 21 + Beltline Gap Connections

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Community Clean Up Day on the Kay Gardner Beltline

Invite your friends and neighbours for some great outdoor spring cleaning on one of our cities most cherished trails.

Date: Sunday April 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Location: Larry Grossman Forest Hill Arena – 340 Chaplin Cres


Beltline Gap Connections – Have Your Say!

The City of Toronto is inviting residents to learn more and provide feedback on the Beltline Gap Connections project.

The project proposes a safe and connected route for pedestrians and cyclists over the Allen Road Expressway closing the gap between the York Beltline Trail and Kay Gardner Beltline Trail.

The proposed road safety improvements and bikeway connections will be installed at the same time as upcoming scheduled state of good repair road work to reduce disruption.

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Caring for the Planet: Insights from Clement Kent – Apr 11

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Caring for the Planet: Gardeners, Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Life

Discover the keys to eco-gardening and environmental stewardship with Clement Kent at the Leaside Garden Society’s Speaker Series on Thursday, April 11th, 2024, at 7 pm. Held at the Leaside Library (165 McRae), this event welcomes guests to delve into practical strategies for greener living.

Clement Kent, a gardener, scientist, and advocate for pollinator protection, brings his wealth of experience to the forefront. With a focus on grassroots initiatives, Clement’s work has transformed public spaces into thriving habitats for wildlife.

Discover practical tips for creating green spaces and fostering biodiversity in your community with Clement Kent. From pollinator-friendly gardens to sustainable urban design, learn how to contribute to a healthier planet through gardening and conservation efforts.

Leaside Garden Society April Speaker Series
Topic: Caring for the Planet
Speaker: Clement Kent
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time & Place: 7pm in-person at Leaside Library (165 McRae)

Leaside Garden Society always welcomes Guests and New Members to join the Society for their meetings. Visit their website: www.leasidegardensociety.org or email: leaside@gardenontario.org for more info.

Settlement reached for 2-20 Glazebrook Ave development

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Broadway Area Residents’ Association (BARA) emailed its members a comprehensive update on the proposed redevelopment of 2-20 Glazebrook Ave, located adjacent to the Esso station at Bayview & Broadway.

It outlined the collaborative efforts between the City of Toronto, the Glazebrook site developer, and Councillor Jaye Robinson to settle on the final size and scale of the new building, which was approved by the City Council after revisions. (Full settlement is here.)

Despite the outcome differing from community preferences, Councillor Robinson’s involvement facilitated improvements to the settlement, including a reduction in building height and the addition of public green space through the acquisition of a neighbouring property.

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Mercedes-Benz has closed making way for new development

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849 Eglinton Avenue East (former Mercedes-Benz Midtown dealership)
849 Eglinton Avenue East (former Mercedes-Benz Midtown dealership)
849 Eglinton Avenue East (former Mercedes-Benz Midtown dealership)
Mercedes-Benz Midtown has packed up and moved out, making way for the new development that is in the works for 849 Eglinton Avenue East.

Toronto-Leaside Rotary Club electronic recycling April 6th

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Clear out clutter and make a difference! Join the Toronto Leaside Rotary Club at the East York Town Centre on Saturday, April 6th, between 10am – 5pm, for their electronic recycling event. Proceeds benefit local charities. ♻️ Acceptable electronic equipment includes, but is not limited to, TVs, VCRs, DVRs, cameras, computers, batteries, cables, and more. More info: torontoleasiderotary.com

132nd Scouts garden products sale — order by Apr 11th

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Topsoil, manure, potting soil, mulch and triple mix! Accepting orders March 9 – April 11, 2024, for pickup Saturday, April 20, 2024. All sales online this year, with limited home delivery available. Visit: www.132nd.com/gardenproducts.

The 132nd Toronto Scout Group has been serving the youth of Leaside since 1946 and have been supplying Garden Products to the community since 2002.

But wait, there’s more… road works for Leaside in 2024

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Further to our post earlier this week about proposed road work in the area, we have two more streets to add to the list.

Road Resurfacing on McRae Drive from Crandall Road to Rumsey Road
Start Date: April 2024 End Date: October 2024
The City of Toronto is planning to resurface McRae Road from Crandall Road to Rumsey Road. 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.

Road Reconstruction on Rumsey Road from McRae Drive to Sharron Drive and Road Resurfacing on Rumsey Road from Heath Road to McRae Drive
Start Date: April 2024 End Date: October 2024
The City of Toronto is planning to reconstruct Rumsey Road from McRae Drive to Sharron Drive and resurface Rumsey Road from Heath Road to McRae Drive. Inspection of the road shows that the section from McRae Drive to Sharron Drive needs reconstruction and the curb and sidewalk need to be replaced while the section from Heath Road to McRae Drive needs repaving, and sections of damaged curb and sidewalk need to be replaced to bring them to a state of good repair.

New businesses in the neighbourhood 👀

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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!

Dec 10 2016 – Roots Leaside Grand Opening Flyer
Dec 10 2016 – Roots Leaside Grand Opening Flyer

Bayview-Leaside commuters face impact of 2024 road work

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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

Start Date: Mid-April 2024 End Date: December 2024 (Timeline ls subject to change.)
The City of Toronto is planning state-of-good-repair work on Millwood Road, Pape Avenue and Donlands Avenue due to the poor condition of the roads. This project is part of the Council-approved 2024 Capital Works Program to renew aging City roads and sidewalk for current and future needs. More info at toronto.ca/millwood