Bayview Biz: What’s cooking and coming up on the strip

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Could Zzavía Pizza at 1597 Bayview Avenue be opening soon? With the paper off the windows and the interior nearly ready, it looks like it!

Meanwhile, 1618 Bayview Avenue is under new ownership and undergoing a significant renovation. The former tenant, Mexico Lindo, was forced to close in March, due to fire damage.

Man vs Lobster returns to McSorley’s on Saturday, August 17th. Arrive early for live lobster cooked to order, served with potato salad, corn on the cub, melted butter, silly bib and a beer on draft — 5:00pm until sold out.

Must Boutique is movin’ on up (the street)

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Fari and Nika from Must Boutique shared on Instagram that they are moving due to a rent hike at their current location. The good news is they’re staying on Bayview, just a block away at 1673 Bayview Avenue. Catch their Instagram reel for all the details and get ready to visit them at their new spot soon! 🛍️🫶🏼

‘Viva La Leaside’ Festival! Aug 31st – Sept 1st, 2024

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Viva La Leaside Festival: A Celebration of Heritage and Community!

Mark your calendars for Viva la Leaside, taking place from August 31st to September 1st, 2024. Hosted by the Motorista Creative Society in collaboration with the Leaside Heritage Preservation Society, this street festival celebrates Leaside’s rich heritage and vibrant community.

Enjoy live music, local art, delicious food from local vendors, and exhibits on Leaside’s industrial past. The event features a stunning array of vehicles including cars, motorcycles, and airplanes, along with engaging activities and a kids’ zone. Don’t miss this unique celebration! Presented by the Motorista Creative Society & Leaside Heritage Preservation Society.

More info is available at: vivalaleaside.ca

Leaside Garden: Putting Your Garden to Bed, Sept. 12th

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Join the Leaside Garden Society on Thursday, September 12th, 2024, at 7 PM at the Leaside Library for an insightful talk by Priti Rana, a Toronto Master Gardener. Priti will discuss essential fall tasks to prepare your garden for winter, covering perennials, shrubs, vegetable gardens, lawns, and indoor plants. Learn the dos and don’ts to ensure a vibrant garden come spring. With her passion for horticulture and extensive experience, Priti will provide valuable tips and answer your questions. Guests are welcome. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert gardening advice!

Leaside Garden Society – September Speaker Series
Speaker: Priti Rana – Toronto Master Gardener
Topic: Putting your Garden to Bed
Date: Thursday September 12th, 2024
Time & Place: 7:00 pm at Leaside Library, 165 McRae Drive (doors open at 6:30pm)
www.leasidegardensociety.org

Midtown Yonge Summer Fest 2024: Join the Celebration!

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Experience Midtown Yonge’s Summer Fest 2024 on Saturday, July 20th, from noon to 7:00 pm along Yonge Street (between Key Gardner Beltline and Soudan Ave, with a bustling hub on Lola Rd). Enjoy live music, delicious food, unique shopping, and family-friendly activities. Highlights include performances by local artists, a Kids’ Tent with face painting and balloon art, and a Cotton Candy Tent for sweet treats. For more details, visit the MYBIA Summer Fest 2024 webpage.

Welcome Fair Catch Fishmongers to Bayview Avenue!

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Fair Catch Fishmongers has opened at 1543 Bayview Avenue, offering high-quality, sustainable seafood to the Bayview-Leaside community. Owned by Geneviève and Rob, Fair Catch is committed to providing ethically sourced, fresh seafood while supporting local fishermen and promoting environmental stewardship.

Continuing the tradition of excellent service and sustainability, Geneviève and Rob invite you to visit their store for a fresh and ethical seafood experience. We wish Fair Catch the best in their new venture on Bayview.

Evergreen Brick Works severely impacted by record rainfall

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Toronto experienced record-breaking rainfall Tuesday, leading to widespread flooding throughout the city. Evergreen Brick Works was among the hardest-hit areas, but thanks to the quick response of dedicated staff, including ensuring the safety of 113 young campers, there have been no reported injuries.

Despite being designed with flood resilience in mind, the extreme weather still impacted the site. Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Avenue), known for its greenways, cisterns, and permeable surfaces, is now in need of support to cover the costs of clean-up and recovery. The site will remain closed until further notice.

If you’ve enjoyed a visit to the Farmers Market, participated in community events, or simply appreciated the natural beauty of the Brick Works, please consider donating to help this Toronto landmark recover.

Donate today to support Evergreen Brick Works and help get it back up and running again.

A new round of construction notices circulated by City

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  • Sutherland Drive from Millwood Road to Astor Avenue (Road Rehabilitation)
  • Millwood Road from Mount Pleasant Road to Forman Avenue (Road Rehabilitation)
  • McRae Drive from Crandall Road to Rumsey Road (Road Resurfacing)
  • Belsize Drive from Harwood Road to Boyton Road (Road Resurfacingin)
    Belsize Drive from Boyton Road to Thurston Road (Road Rehabilitation)
  • Rumsey Road from McRae Drive to Sharron Drive (Road Reconstruction)
    Rumsey Road from Heath Road to McRae Drive (Road Resurfacing)

TO City Council approves affordable housing on Merton St

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275 Merton Street /Google Maps, June 2021

Toronto City Council has approved a partnership to build 447 new rental homes at 275 Merton St. in midtown Toronto, with at least 30% of these homes designated as affordable rentals. The City, through CreateTO, has teamed up with developer Collecdev-Markee to combine the City-owned property with an adjacent site at 267 Merton St. This combined site will be leased to Collecdev-Markee for 99 years, during which they will deliver and operate the new rental units. Construction is expected to start in the latter half of 2025, with occupancy beginning in mid-2028.

This initiative aims to address Toronto’s housing crisis by providing affordable and rent-controlled homes for low and moderate-income residents. The project supports the City’s HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan, which targets the approval of 65,000 new rent-controlled homes by 2030.

Full press release is here.

For more details, visit createto.ca/projects/275-merton-street and the City’s HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan.

Mount Pleasant Village BIA presents Celebrate Canada

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Mount Pleasant Village Canada Day Party

Join the fun at Mount Pleasant Village‘s Sidewalk Sale and Neighbourhood Party on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free family event offers a day packed with entertainment and activities. Enjoy the Magen Boys High Energy Music Show, comedy performances by Toronto’s top comics, and a special Elvis tribute by Sam ‘Elvis’ Calleri. Kids will love the Pirate Life Show, face painting, a bouncy castle, and more.

Explore discounts and deals along Mount Pleasant Road, and don’t miss out on free Canada flags, popcorn, caricature portraits, and arts & crafts. The event is funded by the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto, promising a day of community fun and celebration.

For a full schedule and more details, visit the Mount Pleasant Village website.

Grand Opening of Isabella’s Mochi Donuts on Bayview Ave

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Isabella’s Mochi Donuts is celebrating the opening of their newest location at 1669 Bayview Avenue with a Grand Opening Party on July 6th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come join the festivities, enjoy free donuts, entertainment, contests, special menu items, music, and more!

Isabella’s, founded in 2016 by David and Cecilia Noon, is known for being Canada’s Original Mochi Donut. This is their 7th store, and they are thrilled to bring their delicious creations to the Bayview area. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event and a chance to taste their famous mochi donuts. For more information, visit Isabella’s website isabellasdonuts.com.

Community outraged over abrupt closure of Science Centre

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Ontario Science Centre: Community outraged over abrupt closure, Global News

Community bids farewell to Ontario Science Centre, CityNews

Dozens attend rally in Toronto to save shuttered Ontario Science Centre Dozens gathered at Wells Hill Park in Toronto on Sunday, June 23, 2024 to push for the Ontario Science Centre to be saved.

‘People are frustrated, feeling disrespected’ with Science Centre closure,CityNews

(Apr 21, 2023) The Ontario Science Centre was called ‘run down,’ but is it? CityNews