Laird & Wicksteed Sobeys closing to make way for Farm Boy

No shortage of grocery stores in midtown. /Google Maps

The Sobeys supermarket at Laird Drive and Wicksteed Avenue will close on July 29th, 2024 making way for a new Farm Boy location opening in early 2025. A representative says that this change aims to better serve the Leaside community’s needs. In the meantime, shoppers can visit one of many nearby grocery stores — but don’t turn to Valumart on Bayview, as they will be closing their doors on June 29th, 2024 to make way for a new development. For more details, visit the full article on BlogTO.

It’s party-central in midtown, on Saturday! (Jun 15th)

Mark your calendars for two fantastic events happening tomorrow (Saturday, June 15th, 2024).

The Bayview-Leaside BIA will be hosting their annual Sidewalk Sensation!

on Bayview Avenue from Parkhurst to Davisville between 10:30am – 4pm.

❤️FREE Facepainting for all ages
❤️FREE Glitter Tattoos for all ages
❤️FREE Drink or Dessert Coupons (limited availability so come early!)
❤️FREE Reusable bags (limited availability so come early!)
❤️FREE Live music entertainment from our music schools
❤️FREE Photobooth with Picture Frame Decorating!

Councillor Josh Matlow will be hosting a Davisville Village Festival

at June Rowlands Park (220 Davisville Ave) between 12-4pm.

❤️FREE ice cream and snacks
❤️Enter to win FREE raffle prizes
❤️Interactive and informative booths
❤️Free Pilates & Flamenco dance classes

Toronto Fire attending to 3-alarm fire on Commercial Rd


Toronto Fire Services are attending to a 3-alarm fire on Commercial Road, east of Laird Drive in the Leaside Business Park. Developing story…

Update: CP24: “Everyone inside the building was evacuated, and one had to be hospitalized for minor injuries. … Toronto Fire said crews encountered heavy smoke and fire on the west side of the building when they arrived. … It escalated to a two-alarm fire and then to a three-alarm. … The cause and origin of the fire are unknown.

Valumart at 1500 Bayview Ave to close at end of June 2024

Be sure to visit Valumart before June 29th, 2024 to bid farewell to everyone. They will be dearly missed!

Redevelopment of 1466-1500 Bayview Avenue

Don’t miss Bayview-Leaside Sidewalk Sensation, June 15th!

Join the fun at the Bayview-Leaside BIA Sidewalk Sensation event on Saturday, June 15th, from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm on Bayview Avenue, from Parkhurst to Davisville. There will be free activities for all ages, including face painting, glitter tattoos, drink and dessert coupons, live music, and a photo booth with picture frame decorating.

Arrive early to grab a Bayview-Leaside branded reusable bag and free drink or dessert coupons, as supplies are limited. The reusable bags are great for shopping local and supporting the community. This event offers a fantastic opportunity to find something special for Father’s Day or simply enjoy a fun day out in the neighbourhood. Rain or shine, we’ll see you there!

Tag your friends and mark your calendars! #MyBayviewLeaside #SidewalkSensation2024 #ShopLocal

St. Cuthbert’s Lemonade on the Green is back, Wednesdays


Back again this year – on Wednesday mornings, June 5 to Aug 28, 2024 from 10 am to 12 noon, St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church (1399 Bayview Ave, just south of Davisville) is welcoming our community to drop by for Lemonade on the Green.

Enjoy a cool drink, chat with neighbours, and visit our gardens. The Gard’n Angels also will be there Wednesday and Saturday mornings, tending the vegetables grown for the Flemingdon Food Bank.

All welcome — come and say hi!

Community Environment Days – June 4th & 6th, 2024

Residents are welcome to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal. Donate items in good condition for reuse and safely dispose of electronic and household hazardous waste.

Date: Tuesday, June 4th, 2024
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: North Toronto Arena, 174 Orchard View Blvd.

Date: Thursday, June 6th, 2024
Time: 4:30-8:30pm
Location: Leaside Memorial Community Gardens, 1073 Millwood Road

For a list of items you can and cannot bring to Community Environment Days, and a full listing of events near you, please visit: toronto.ca/environment_days.

Discover Leaside’s magical gardens – June 15th!

The Leaside Garden Society invites everyone to the 2024 Magical Garden Tour and Flower Show on Saturday, June 15th, from 11 am to 4 pm. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore neighbourhood gardens, meet the gardeners, exchange horticultural tips, ask questions, and discover new ideas, or simply enjoy the beauty of the flowers. Additionally, there will be a special flower exhibit and show at the Leaside Library, open from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Passport Tour tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at various locations, including Bob’s Garden Centre, Heaps Estrin, State of the Art Gallery, Summer’s Best, Write Impressions, and on the day of the event at the Leaside Library. The Leaside Garden Society also welcomes guests and new members to join their meetings, tours, floral workshops, and other events. For more information, visit their website at www.leasidegardensociety.org.

Jaye Robinson’s Celebration of Life is Thurs, May 30, 2024

Jaye (Janet Joy) Robinson
December 7, 1962 – May 16, 2024

Jaye passed away peacefully, surrounded by her cherished husband William Crossland “Billy,” her sons Jackson “Jake,” Samuel “Sam,” and William “Will,” daughter-in-law Brooke, and her faithful dog, Sadie.

In 2010, Jaye’s commitment to public service led to her election as Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley West, a role she cherished for 14 years. She proudly represented her community, which encompassed the neighbourhoods where her parents and grandparents once lived.

A passionate and creative supporter of family, friends and community, she spent her life serving the public, representing her community with fierce determination and unbending principle, and creating and implementing major events to bring people together, foster arts and culture, and drive economic growth.

Full obituary can be found at www.jayerobinson.ca.

A Celebration of Life will take place Thursday May 30 at 11AM, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4T 1Z9. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (foundation.trca.ca/donations) in Jaye’s name and help keep Toronto green.

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Blooming Beyond the Stars: MHGC’s Annual Flower Show

The Milne House Garden Club (MHGC) is excitedly preparing for its Annual Flower Show, which will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Floral Hall of the Toronto Botanical Garden. This year’s theme, “Out of This World,” aligns with the various celestial events happening globally in 2024. The show, which features garden specimens, house plants, and floral designs inspired by astronomical phenomena like Super Nova and Aurora Borealis, is free and open to the public from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Don’t miss this chance to explore the wonders of the universe through stunning floral interpretations at 777 Lawrence Avenue East, at Leslie Street.

Milne House Garden Club Annual Flower Show “Out of This World”
Thursday, May 16, 2024 • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Toronto Botanical Garden Floral Hall
777 Lawrence Avenue East (at Leslie St)
Free Entry!