Toronto Fire Services extinguished a fire in the early hours of Saturday morning at Mexico Lindo restaurant (1618 Bayview Ave). The apartment above the restaurant is vacant and there were no injuries reported. Our thoughts are with Mexico Lindo, which had recently reopened after addressing damages caused by a break-in.
Bike Depot grand opening is SATURDAY (March 2nd)
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Visit them at 1588 Bayview Avenue 🙂
Summer bulb spectacular w/Leaside Garden Society Mar 14
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Field of Colorful Dahlias under Blue Sky /Larissa Farber, Pexels
Unveiling the World of Bulbs:
The presentation will focus on spring-planted bulbs that bloom during the summer season. Pamela and Elke will delve into bulb varieties often perceived as challenging, offering insights into their cultivation. From lilies to dahlias, discover a range of bulbs, each boasting its own charm and color palette.
Crafting Your Garden Palette:
Learn the art of selection as the presentation guides you through the process, helping you create a harmonious blend of colors and forms. Suitable for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, this workshop aims to enhance your gardening skills and transform your garden into a visual spectacle.
Join Virtually:
Date: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
Time & Place: 7 pm Via Zoom – Guests Welcome
For more info & meeting access: Contact leaside@gardenontario.org
March Break crafts and workshops at Todmorden Mills
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Todmorden Mills invites you to participate in their March Break programming from March 8 to March 17. Dive into a variety of family-friendly activities offering a mix of crafts, workshops, and historical exploration that will celebrate women’s stories and history.
Crafts and Workshops for Everyone
Enjoy creating crafts such as 3-D paper birds, clothespin frogs, paper flower bouquets, pop-up cards, watercolour painting workshop of local flora and fauna and papermaking workshop inspired by the work of influential figures such as Alice Eastwood, Jean Lumb, and Elizabeth Simcoe. Sample treats made from historic recipes, take a self-guided nature walk in the Wildflower Preserve, and join a guided tour of historic homes to learn more about the impact women have made in Toronto’s history.
Where:
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto, ON M4K 2B9
When:
March 8 to March 17
Drop-in crafts and workshops in Brewery Building:
$20 per family group (up to 5 people, including at least one adult)
Free Historic house tours:
Daily at 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm.
For additional details, check out the City of Toronto’s Festival and Events Calendar.
Bayview welcomes new faces, façades & community love!
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Now Open! Bayside Medical & Bayside Medical Pharmacy, 1685 Bayview Avenue.
Brand new signage at Bike Depot, 1588 Bayview
Re-vamped façade and new entrance at Leaside Pets,
Welcome! Shop – Dine – Love – Bayview-Leaside BIA
Bayside Medical (Family Physicians) & Bayside Medical Pharmacy has officially opened their doors at 1685 Bayview Avenue, offering medical care and convenient pharmacy services all in one place. Check out their website at www.baysidemedical.ca for more information. Welcome to Bayview!
Leaside Pets (1542 Bayview) revamped their façade with a new, well-centered, accessible entrance.
Bike Depot at 1588 Bayview is gearing up for its grand opening — which could be only weeks away. Their storefront boasts brand new signage while their Instagram account (@bikedepot) reveals sneak previews of the renovations taking place behind the papered glass.
The Bayview Leaside BIA has unveiled new banners along the street, featuring the message “Shop, Dine, Love, Bayview-Leaside!” It’s a reminder to support all the wonderful businesses on our favourite street. 🙂
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Cuthbert’s Feb 13th
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Indulge in a delicious Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside, on February 13, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 7:15 pm. All are welcome!
Why Shrove Tuesday and What’s with the Pancakes?
Shrove Tuesday marks the traditional feast day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. As Lent was historically a time of fasting, Christians would go to confession and be “shriven” (absolved) on Shrove Tuesday. This feast day served as the last opportunity to use up eggs, fats, and sugar before the Lenten fast, making pancakes the perfect culinary choice for the occasion.
Reserve your spot by calling 416-485-0329 or on stcuthbertsleaside.com.
St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside Anglican Church
1399 Bayview Avenue | 416-485-0329 | stcuthbertsleaside.com
“Perfectly Imperfect Lawns” with Joyce Hostyn – Feb 8th
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Revolutionize Your Lawn: Leaside Garden Society’s Speaker Series Presents Joyce Hostyn
Uncover the secrets to a perfect lawn with a twist! Join the Leaside Garden Society’s Speaker Series on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Guest speaker Joyce Hostyn, a Rideau 1000 Islands Master Gardener, will unravel the mysteries of “Perfectly Imperfect Lawns”.
No more endless mowing, watering, or fertilizing! Joyce will guide you on creating a stunning, ecologically friendly polyculture lawn that welcomes wildlife. Embrace the beauty of a flowering lawn while enjoying the benefits of less maintenance.
Joyce Hostyn isn’t just a Master Gardener; she’s a permaculture designer and co-founder of Little Forests Kingston. As an adjunct professor at Queen’s University, she dreams of transforming cities into edible forest paradises. Learn from her expertise in foodscaping and wildscaping for a climate-conscious approach to gardening.
Guests are welcome! 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.
Step up for a cause: Shoe Drive for CAMH & New Circles
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Got a closet full of shoes? Here’s your chance to make a difference. Ron White Shoes is hosting their annual Shoe Drive until Feb 4th, accepting gently used shoes in support of CAMH and New Circles.
Make a positive impact on mental health and families in need by clearing out your closet — drop off your shoes at 1553 Bayview Ave (or any other participating Ron White Shoes location) and receive $50 off your next regular-priced purchase – it’s a win-win!
Slip, slide & celebrate: Leaside Curling Club’s Big 6-0!
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Come and join the party at Leaside Curling Club’s 60th-anniversary celebration on Saturday, March 2nd, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 1075 Millwood Road. Everyone is invited!
Whether you’ve curled before or just curious, there’s a quick intro and free lesson waiting for you. Plus, enjoy free refreshments!
If you’re 7 years or older and want to try curling, make sure to sign up on the Leaside Curling Club website (leasidecurling.ca). Wear comfy, warm clothes, bring clean indoor shoes, and, if you have one, a helmet.
Let’s make this anniversary special – come one, come all!
ON VIDEO: Waterfront Toronto, Port Lands construction
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We’ve been captivated by the ongoing changes captured in the Port Lands construction progress videos shared on the Waterfront Toronto YouTube account.
Once completed, this ambitious project should eliminate the flooding that takes place at the bottom of the Bayview Extension and DVP during major storms.
Witness the transformation unfold in a selection of videos below:
A canoe-eye view of the dry river valley in the Port Lands (Jan 10, 2024)
Flooding the Don Greenway (November 2023)
1840 Bayview: 34-storey proposal is appealed to the OLT
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Proposal for 1840 Bayview Avenue (Alliance Architects for Skale Developments Inc.)
The application to build a 34-storey mixed-use building at 1840 Bayview with 377 units has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The Leaside Residents’ Association (LRA) has written a response to the appeal report from the City of Toronto, and is a registered participant at the OLT.
From Councillor Jaye Robinson’s website:
Proposal: 1840 Bayview Avenue
A 34-storey building containing 377 dwellings and 202 square metres of ground floor retail fronting onto Bayview Avenue.
Status: OLT Appeal
In February 2023, North York Community Council considered City Planning’s Appeal Report and directed staff to oppose this appeal at the OLT.
The first OLT Case Management Conference took place on April 14, 2023 at 10:00am. A Merit Hearing is scheduled for March 18, 2024.
A ten-day hearing is scheduled to begin May 27, 2024.
The Broadway Area Residents Association (BARA) was granted Party status to the ongoing proceedings. For updates from BARA, please visit bara.dcms.site.
More Information
OLT Case Information: http://bitly.ws/FDXk
Application Information Centre: https://bit.ly/3uWmIhf
City Planning’s Appeal Report: https://bit.ly/3NyL4YH
Former East York mayor, the Hon. Alan Redway has died
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Photo: alanredway.com
All Government of Canada buildings and establishments in the City of Toronto will fly their flags at half-mast until sunset on January 10th, 2024 to pay tribute to the Honourable Alan Redway, P.C., K.C.