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  You have to have a lot of nerve to have been knowingly selling water as premium grade fuel on and off for more than two decades. This appears to be the case at NEON Gas Services at 1200 Queen Street East (Just West of Leslie on the corner of Curzon Street and Queen).   New documents have been acquired from TSSA and Ministry of consumer and commercial relations that show there being an issue...

A past buyer of ours had their home broken into on Glenside Avenue earlier this week and we are asking for your help in finding the suspect. Here are the images of him entering and leaving the house. This is,perhaps, the guy that is guilty of breaking into cars and homes throughout leslieville, riverdale, and little india. Please share this post to get the word out! Here are the details: Break in...

As Queen Street East in Riverside & Leslieville sadly say goodbye to Regal Hardware it makes me wonder what was it like when we first said hello? (Over a century ago)     The crew at Regal Hardware after a hard days work, April 2014 Photo courtesy of Stephanie Matteis @CBCsteph   We're getting used to seeing lineups on Queen Street East in Leslieville and Riverside...

ATTENTION artist and art enthusiasts, Project Gallery will be hosting a large-scale salon style exhibition from April 3rd – 13th entitled the SALON SHOW. The exhibition will feature a variety of affordable contemporary artworks that are 24” x 24” or smaller. There will also be an OPENING RECEPTION the evening of Thursday April 3rd from 6-10pm, and a CLOSING RECEPTION on Sunday April 13th from...

We have scoured the streets east of the Don River to find the best Gyms in Leslieville, Riverside, and South Riverdale.     Which are your favourite? Please comment below and let us know your thoughts!  Any personal trainers, staff that you would like to tell us about?   Fortis Fitness 11 Carlaw Ave 416-465-4777 www.fortisfitness.ca services: 24/7 gym access, qualified certified trainers,...

The fun and funky County General from Queen West is heading East! Queen East that is!  We are excited about it because its right across the street from our office at the corner of Queen and Boulton.   If you haven't ever been - this place is awesome! Delicious food and great cocktails!   They have been working away and expect to be open this spring/summer. Queen East just got better!    Sorry to see...

Why I love the Leslie Street Spit One of the reasons I can’t wait for this long cold winter to end, is the joy I receive riding my bike along the Leslie Street Spit.  My real estate business with my partner Ben Ferguson www.mattandben.ca can get very busy and hectic sometimes.  At the end of a long day of conducting real estate transactions in the www.leslieville.com neighbourhood, it’s good to...

    Well friends I guess our fancy new ice rink in Leslieville at Greenwood Park has got the attention of the Toronto Maple Leafs!   Here are all the details! Toronto Maple Leafs , MLSE Foundation and Sport Chek are holding an Outdoor Practice at Greenwood Rink from 10am-11amon Fri Feb 21st  and setting up a Leafs Fan Zone. I encourage you to break out your jerseys to watch the...

What is next for the corner of Leslie & Queen Street East? For over 60 years Lee's Food Products Ltd had made Soya Sauce at the corner of Leslie and Queen Street East in Leslieville. I found it hard to believe that the factory was still in operation and it wasn't some condo developer holding this building so I called and asked. The nice lady who answered the phone chuckled when I asked.  It...

  If you aren’t familiar with the story of Jeffrey Baldwin and the memorial that is planned for Greenwood Park click here for our previous blog post on our new Leslieville Super Boy. Our community spoke loudly : We won’t stand for child abuse! We funded, in fact over funded, a monument through the indiegogo website. But we aren’t done yet! A gala event has been planned in support of the...

The Jeffrey Baldwin statue has now reached its fundraising indiegogo goal! This monument will serve as a reminder that our neighbourhood won't stand for child abuse.  Leslieville residents and other Canadians have spoken loudly! At the time of this blog entry the campaign is at almost $28,000! Click here for the page.  We would like to thank  Todd Boyce the organizer of the indiegogo fundraiser that...

We just received this press release from Paula Fletcher's office about the future development of the Don Jail & Bridgepoint. We learned in my recent blog post that this land was once owned John Scadding. He may have not been happy about The Don Jail being built here but I can guarantee one thing - he would love this! Gerrard Street and Broadview will look better than ever! Riverdale just got even more...

Light up the Riverside 2013 was a HUGE success and a ton of fun!!  Neighbours from Leslieville and Riverside put on their parkas and headed over to The Mustard Seed (791 Queen ST E) for some hot chocolate, crafts, carolling, tree lighting and of course to spend some time with Santa!  Toronto Beach Choral gave a stellar performance singing all the favourite holiday tunes and local hot spot An Sibin served...

Toronto Life recently named the five top healthy eating spots in Toronto and our very own Tabülè made the list!  Located at 810 Queen St E (between Boulton & De Grassi St) they opened their doors Summer 2013.  The food is fresh & flavourful. One of my personal favourites is the Fattüsh Salad ($9.95); chopped tomatoes, cucumber & fresh herbs tossed in lemon & olive oil dressing served...

Attention East end kids!  Monarch Movement is opening up it's studio doors every Wednesday in January, offering free Jazz classes to the Leslieville, Riverside, and Riverdale community. What a great way to introduce your little ones to the world of dance.  Free classes offered on Wednesday, January 15th, 22nd & 29th. 5:30-6:15pm (3-5 year-olds), 6:15-7:00pm (6-8 year-olds). Located on the 3rd floor...

We are proud to announce that on Sunday, December 22nd Leslieville will be host to its second Gallery Crawl.  Join us as we visit five contemporary art galleries along Queen East that showcase the vibrant art scene of the East end.  Just in time for the holidays, come check out the current offerings of Leslieville's art galleries and enjoy some East end holiday charm.  Peruse at your own pace from...