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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



A new floral mural is coming to Mount Pleasant Village

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Rendering of the mural slated to be painted at Mount Pleasant Rd and Manor Rd E. (mountpleasantvillage.ca)

Mount Pleasant Village BIA is pleased to announce that a new mural will be installed at the intersection of Mount Pleasant and Manor Road. Keep an eye out for the painting of the mural, which is anticipated to begin mid to late September. You will be able to see artist Alexander Bacon busy at work on the southeast corner, bringing this rendering to life. More info.

Piano Piano on the northeast corner of Mount Pleasant Rd and Manor Rd E.
Manor Road E., east of Mount Pleasant Road (Google Maps)

Alexander Bacon is one of the artists behind the floral mural that brightens the walls of the Piano Piano restaurant, on the northeast corner of Mount Pleasant and Manor.

Hasty Market has vacated their Bayview & Moore location

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The long standing Hasty Market business at 1213 Bayview Avenue, at the corner of Bayview and Moore Avenues has vacated their space. If you’re wondering where to get your lottery tickets, jug of milk or a bag of chips, don’t worry, they’ve relocated to the plaza at Bayview and Merton, south of the Pizza Hut.

FREE Concussion Education Clinic at Leaside Gardens

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Photo: leasidegardens.com

Leaside Memorial Community Gardens will host its 4th FREE Concussion Education Clinic in the William Lea Room 7:00pm on Tuesday September 27th, 2022. (The event will also be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.) All members of the community are invited to attend this important educational event, now that our kids are getting back on the ice to enjoy the activities they love so much.

Parents, coaches, volunteers, and instructors will all benefit from hearing the latest information on kids and concussion. The concussion education clinic is the fourth health and safety event offered by Leaside Gardens and the second to focus on concussion. The facility is grateful for the financial support of the Dr. Tom Pashby Sports Safety Fund, which enables these sessions to be offered at no charge to attendees.

For more details about the event, visit www.leasidegardens.com.

The seminar is FREE, but you must register to attend in person at LMCG, or to watch the LIVE webcast: follow the Eventbrite link here.

A double rainbow was seen over Buckingham Palace

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South Bayview will soon be home to a swanky Turkish resto

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Rumi Turkish Cuisine, opening soon at 1597-1599 Bayview Avenue

The images posted in the windows of 1597-1599 Bayview Avenue depict a swanky, upscale design that will be home to Rumi Turkish Cuisine. Heravi Development is the firm completing what looks to be an extensive renovation. “Breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar, live music” sounds like a fun, delicious addition to the street.

1597 Bayview Avenue, May 2022
1597 Bayview Avenue, under construction, May 2022
1597 Bayview Avenue, August 2020

1597 and 1599 Bayview Avenue were formerly home to Scholar’s Choice and Butter Studio.

Bayview’s new vegan Indian restaurant now serving thali

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Hindusthali Opening Soon, June 2022
Some of the food available at Hindusthali

From their website:

Hindusthali opened its doors for the first time in Montreal in 2017. These years have allowed me to create and share with my customers new dishes and recipes. We are happy to open an unit in Toronto for a new venture.

Hindusthali is an Indian vegan restaurant with the objective of proposing and offering healthy and tasty food, responsible for the environment, and respect for ethics. Hindusthali is first and foremost a concept with cuisine that draws its resources from Ayurveda while creating its own recipes rich in flavours and colors…hindusthali.com

They’re now open at 1574 Bayview Avenue. We’d like to note that their Google reviews in Montreal were outstanding. Definitely on our “must try” list. Welcome to South Bayview!

Leaside Leafs crowned OBA Champs over the weekend

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The Leaside Leafs earned top spot in the 8U AAA 2022 OBA Championships after defeating the Oakville A’s at Stan Wadlow park over the Labour Day long weekend. Congrats to all!



September brings kids back to school, and the sidewalks

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Leaside United Church said it well, if you’re driving, please slow down. 🙂