The Toronto mayoral debate organized by The Federation of North Toronto Residents Associations (FoNTRA) and the Federation of South Toronto Residents Associations (FoSTRA), slated for Thursday at OCAD University has been cancelled after several candidates received online death threats from a man currently wanted by police.
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Hardy Hydrangeas: from Panicles to Mopheads – June 8th
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Leaside Garden Society invites you to the next edition of their Speaker Series. The topic is Hardy Hydrangeas: from Panicles to Mopheads with special guest Dugald Cameron.
Thursday, June 8th, 2023
Northlea United – 25 Brentcliffe Rd.
Refreshments at 7 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Dugald Cameron bio:
“My gardening career began at an early age in my English Grandmother’s garden where I’d occasionally help out with weeding & digging. I must have “caught the bug” then, because I’ve been interested in plants and gardens ever since. My wife Lynn Pashleigh, Father and I started Gardenimport, a mail order nursery in 1983 because we couldn’t find the quality or selection of plants we wanted for our gardens. Offering a top quality selection of the latest seeds, flower bulbs and plants to Canadian gardeners from a catalogue and website. After 32 years of business Gardenimport was closed in 2014.”
Dugald was on the Board of Directors at The Toronto Botanical Garden for 13 years and continues to volunteer there, teaching and writing for the Trellis magazine. He speaks on many subjects to Horticultural Societies in Southern Ontario and has sat in for Ed Lawrence on CBC’s Ontario Today. He was the founding president of the Greater Toronto Bulb Society and is a member of numerous horticultural societies. His diverse gardening interests include spring & summer flowering bulbs, shrubs, perennials and clematis.
Leaside Garden Society always welcomes Guests and New Members to join the Society for our meetings. Visit their website: www.leasidegardensociety.org or email: leaside@gardenontario.org.
The Tour of Magical Gardens and Summer Show is coming up on June 24th – stay tuned for more info.
Visit Todmorden Mills during Doors Open Toronto 2023
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Visit Todmorden Mills during Doors Open Toronto, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 between 10:00am and 5:00pm. Doors Open visitors can tour the buildings, enjoy art from Danforth CTI in the Papermill Gallery, stroll on the nature trails, join in on collaborative arts & crafts, and learn more about the local environment and community with the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve Volunteer Committee, East York Historical Society and Leaside Heritage Preservation Society. Take a journey through the heart and soul of the Arab world with musical performances by Esameel Abofakher & Rahaf Alakbani on Saturday and Sunday at 1:00pm and 2:30pm.
Other Doors Open locations in the area….
CANCELLED: Mayoral Candidates Face Residents at OCADU June 1st
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UPDATE:
A Toronto mayoral debate set to take place Thursday night has been cancelled after multiple candidates cancelled their appearances their amid an alleged threat.https://t.co/LCMdnEVEoR
— CBC News (@CBCNews) June 1, 2023
Media release from FoNTRA
Live at OCAD University, 60 residents associations will host a public meeting to introduce leading mayoral candidates to the people of Toronto. With an outreach to 900,000 residents, this unique event could be a gamechanger in the municipal election.
The Federation of North Toronto Residents Associations (FoNTRA) and the Federation of South Toronto Residents Associations (FoSTRA) have worked together to organize this historic opportunity, along with the generous support of OCAD University. Major media is expected to cover the resident-led meeting. Questions from residents will put leading candidates to the test.
Mayoral Candidates Face Residents
Thursday, June 1 @ 7 p.m.
OCAD University Auditorium
100 McCaul Street
Leaside Heritage “Limited Edition” Beer Launch – May 17
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InsideOut Studio at Leaside’s 110th Anniversary event
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Leaside 110th Anniversary celebration on May 10th at Amsterdam Brewery. Image courtesy InsideOut Studio
Leaside 110th Anniversary celebration on May 10th at Amsterdam Brewery. Image courtesy InsideOut Studio
Leaside 110th Anniversary celebration on May 10th at Amsterdam Brewery. Image courtesy InsideOut Studio
InsideOut Studio shared some pictures captured at the Leaside 110th Anniversary celebration on May 10th at Amsterdam Brewery.
Images include Geoff Kettel (Leaside 110 organizer), Leslie Kellen (President LBPA), Barry Samuel (InsideOut Studio), members of the 2023 Spring Into Action for Youth Mental Health crew Tyler, Michael, Lianne, plus a representative from Bikes Without Borders.
Mark your calendars for InsideOut Studio’s upcoming Spring into Action fundraiser. 2023 marks the 17th Year of Leaside’s Spring Into Action for Youth Mental Health, taking place on June 10th, 2023.
Milne House Garden Club Annual Flower Show – May 18th
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Milne House Garden Club (MHGC) is in high gear preparing for their Annual Flower Show.
Place: Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East
Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Time: 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Every year, Milne House Garden Club holds a major flower show featuring garden specimens, houseplants and floral designs that interpret specific themes. This year’s theme is “Film Fest” with designs interpreting movie categories such as Sci-Fi, Musicals, and “Chick Flicks”.
All are welcome to view the show. Entry is free.
Click here to view photos and read all about their 2022 flower show, the theme was Cirque du Soleil.
The LUC Spring Awesome Sale is THIS WEEKEND!
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Join Leaside United Church for their huge Awesome Sale this weekend (Friday, May 12th, and Saturday, May 13th, 2023). Doors open 3pm on Friday & 10am on Saturday. 822 Millwood Road @ McRae Drive. www.leasideunited.org
Leaside Garden Society: Falling for Autumn – May 11th
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Leaside Garden Society invites you to the online virtual Zoom Speaker Series on Thursday, May 11th, 2023. The special guest is Paul Gellatly – The Tattooed Gardener. The topic is Falling for Autumn: Preparing for the Fall. The meeting will commence at 7p.m.
Photograph by Jenny Rhodenizer /Facebook @thetattooedgardener
Leaside Garden Society always welcomes guests and new members to join the Society for their meetings. Visit their website: www.leasidegardensociety.org for more info.
Falling for Autumn…planting with an extended season in mind. Autumn is the time of year when every leaf becomes a flower. When many gardeners are hanging up their shovels and secateurs for the season reflecting on the season’s past and dreaming about the garden to come, there are still weeks, and in some cases months, of incredibly beautiful gardening to experience. Put on your sweater and fall in love with plants, foliage, and even some flowers, before the snow flies.
Leaside Lawn Bowling turns 70 — Open house, May 13th
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The Leaside Lawn Bowling Club (190 Hanna Road) is celebrating their 70th Anniversary. Open House is taking place on Saturday May 13, 2023 between 10am – 2pm. More info on their website: www.leasidebowls.ca.
Thorncliffe Park Tennis Club Open House – May 6th
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Thorncliffe Park Tennis Club /Instagram @thorncliffeparktennis
Thorncliffe Park Tennis Club Open house is Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at 1pm (rain date Sunday, May 7th, at 1pm). Children’s games and activities, meet the pros, food and refreshments — all welcome! 15 Leaside Park Drive. www.tptc.ca
Toronto-Leaside Rotary Club electronic recycling May 6 & 7
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On May 6th & 7th, 2023, the Toronto-Leaside Rotary Club will be conducting a collection of electronic items that will be recycled. The drop-off will be at the East York Town Centre on Overlea Blvd. The proceeds of the event will be used by the Rotary club to support charities. Acceptable electronic equipment include, but not limited to, VCRs. DVRs, computers, batteries, cables, etc., Please visit torontoleasiderotary.com for further information.