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Laws of Motion The lives of eleven people are forever changed when the domino effect of one tragic incident touches each of them in surprisingly different ways. Audiences will root for these characters as they try in angst to see themselves. Come see how we have transformed the top floor of 2 Matilda St, Merchant of Green Coffee into a NYC subway! Our show runs from MARCH 1-15TH...

Good Shepherd Ministries presents the 16th Annual Good Shepherd Gala hosted by Jessica Holmes, Comedic Entertainer & Improviser, and Member of the hit CBC TV show Royal Canadian Air Farce. The gala will raise funds to support programs and services to assist homeless individuals within our community. For information on how to buy tickets or donate a gift for the silent/live auction, please contact...

"YIMBY", YES IN MY BACKYARD Festival is a celebration of grassroots, community-driven initiatives that have improved neighbourhoods and the city overall. This year, the festival will be held in the Bram & Bruma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library. At YIMBY, community groups from across Toronto turn the table on politicians and policy makers, to educate them and each other about the unique...

Crow's theatre announces new state-of-the art performing arts facility in Toronto's East End!  Located at the landmark corner of Dundas Street East and Carlaw Avenue in the Leslieville neighbourhood on the ground floor of The Carlaw. Crow's will house three spectacular venues for cultural and neighbourhood programming and events; a Multi-Configurational Thratre (200 seat); a Studio Space for...

Morse P.S. is hosting its first ever "adult only" Silent Auction on Thursday Nov. 29 from 7 to 9 pm. You're invited! We've got entertainment by legendary Toronto Swing Master Big Rude Jake, food from local eateries, a cash bar and plenty of amazing items up for auction. It's in the gym and admission is free. Check out www.morsestreetauction.com for...

Printing Factory Lofts is a beautiful loft conversion situated in a great central Leslieville location: Carlaw and Queen. Steps to trendy Queen East shops, restaurants, cafes & great parks!  The Printing Factory is what I like to call a hybrid: New and Old construction combined into one unique project. When they are done right - they look fantastic!  254 Suites feature original warehouse elements,...

The shops, galleries and restaurants of Leslieville invite you kick off the Holiday season. Thursday November 15th 2010, 6pm-10pm Queen Street East (Logan to Leslie) Follow our gnome on Twitter @ WanderlustGnome. Play along with this year’s Holiday Wanderlust Adventures and enter a draw to win TWO great gift baskets of swag!. Gnome Statue Scavenger Hunt: Visit all our participating businesses,...

All Aboard! The Gravy Train, a fun restaurant concept loosely inspired by political rhetoric is en-route! Help fund the project on their crowd sourcing Indiegogo campaign where you'll be rewarded for your contribution in the form of food. One of the cool parts is that we can vote on what neighbourhood The Train will arrive in this coming spring. So let's rally and vote for Leslieville here. CHEW...

Matt Casselman & Ben Ferguson are proud to sponsor Light up the Riverside on November 29th from 5pm - 9pm.  Come on out to kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting, treats & lots of fun! Extended shopping hours till 9pm.  Tree lighting at 791 Queen St E.  Hope to see you...

Duke of Connaught Public School Duke of Connaught is a fantastic school right in our neighbourhood at 70 Woodfield near Greenwood and Queen. My recommendation to parents with preschoolers is to visit your school, meet the teachers. Don't get completely stressed out by the scores or rankings! Both of my kids go to Duke and they love it!  When I mentioned possibly moving they both became teary...

Urbancorp - The Neighbourhoods of Queen Street East! 2800 Square foot Town Home on Howie Avenue in the heart of Riverside. Enjoy living on a quiet cul-de-sac minutes from downtown. This home will feature: 10 foot ceilings, 2 walk-in closets, a finished basement, IPAD home control system, a detached garage & various upgrades. Close to 24 hour transit, restaurants, & organic grocers. *Please note...

Half a decade, 2 years, four months and one week.  It has been just over half a decade since I first moved to Leslieville. Then 2 years ago I left, to live in Korea. I moved back to Toronto and straight into Leslieville about four months ago. And it was just one short week ago I stepped into my new coffee haven, The Merchants of Green Coffee. I grew up in the west end of the city and moving from there,...

Kawartha CSA is a multi-farm Community Supported Agriculture program connecting sustainably produced food from small family farms in the western Kawartha Lakes with people in Toronto looking to make better food choices.  Each week we deliver a share of our collective harvest to our members in the city. For summer 2012 we’ll be partnering with some local, sustainable food friends to offer several...

In case you’re unaware I live in the IZone loft building (326 Carlaw Ave, 1159 & 1173 Dundas St) The building is comprised of live/work units and work only units described in the condo documents as artists’ studios.  Many of the lofts in this building have outdoor space and others have roof rights to build up to a 500 Sqft deck directly above their unit. The building is only 2 stories high...

We would love to answer your Leslieville real estate related questions. How much did a house sell for on your street? Who is a good local contractor? Which condos are the best for you? What is the best pub in your area? Where should I walk my dog? Give us a shout anytime! Matt Casselman & Ben Ferguson RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Leslieville/Riverside 785 Queen Street...

Don’t Miss: Leslieville’s SummerLust! Hop over the Don Valley tomorrow night to celebrate the arrival of Toronto’s favourite season. FROM: THE GRID The sweltering heat outside certainly makes it feel like summer is here, but technically, the official arrival of everyone’s favourite season happens tomorrow, and Toronto’s little neighbourhood that could has big plans to ring in its arrival...