Have a look below for an update from our local BIA! In this email you will find: 2016 Riverside BIA Calendar – Pls Mark YOUR Calendar! Love Riverside, Love your Website – Free Business Website Promo from Riverside’s K-Media! Feb 12 Oma Chiropractic Love Yourself Event: Self Care for a Good Cause Feb 14 BMO Hosting Amazing […]
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Have a look at the following update from our local BIA! February is Riverside‘s Month of Love Call for Submissions! Streetcar Developments ‘Lovebot’ at 630 Queen E – designed to disrupt people’s daily routines and remind them there is magic and love around every corner No doubt there is lots of love in Riverside, and if […]
Read moreHey Leslieville & Riverside! Check out awesome local artist Sarah Phelps! Looking for ART? Local Leslieville abstract artist Sarah Phelps creates amazing art for your home and office, and her studio is located right here in Leslieville! Sarah’s paintings are vibrant, engaging, colourful, and bring personality to any room. She also creates custom paintings for […]
Read moreIt’s that time of year again folks! Leslieville Farmers’ Market #SouperBowl fundraiser. Sunday, February 1 from 10am to 2pm. This year a portion of the proceeds are going to the Red Door Shelter. Bring your own container(s), fill ’em with French onion soup. Pay what you can! Plus, there will be Merchants of Green coffee […]
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Leslieville History: Greenwood Park Area 1900-1950 Bricks and Soccer Balls. Our neighbourhood (and city) changed a lot in the first half of the 20th Century. Our east Leslieville nucleus, Greenwood Park, opened in 1922. Prior to being a park it was the Joseph Russell Brickyards. Across the street was the John Price Brickyards (South side). Many […]
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After the popularity of my last blog entry on the 1960’s landscape of the east side of Toronto, I decided to breakdown all the photos we have by decades so that we can “visit” this era digitally. My recommended soundtrack to this photo album would be Michael Jackson’s Thriller (Sorry, like batteries with your favourite […]
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Where is Charlie when you need him? Last night I told my kids a fun bedtime story: A chocolate company was coming to Leslieville and will be located a block from our house. Some wonderful chocolate making people will purchase a brick storefront, gut it back to the studs, and build a few thousand square feet […]
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My new summer project : Find the oldest tree in Leslieville, Riverside or Riverdale! Children love outdoor projects. And it’s my job as a parent to get them excited about being outdoors. This has become a bit of a battle with my 9 year old – who has become obsessed with MINECRAFT (A building block video […]
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There are so many four legged furry friends here in Leslieville/Riverside we wanted to start a blog of resources for them (and their humans). Please let us know if you have another great service for pets that you would like us to add to the list. Email us at info@leslieville.com DOG GROOMING Timmie […]
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Welcome back for season #4! The Leslieville Farmers’ Market swings into its fourth summer season at Jonathan Ashbridge Park (Queen St E between Greenwood & Coxwell) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It runs every Sunday until October 26th. New to the market this year….. Wine! Leslieville is one of the Ontario farmers’ markets that will now be hosting […]
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Obviously, there are no golf courses in our beloved Leslieville. What we do have in Leslieville and the east side of Toronto, are two fantastic places to tune-up your golf game… Lakeshore Links and The Docks Driving Range. Throughout the winter when I get the golf itch and I’m not selling real estate with www.mattandben.ca. […]
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Bright Penthouse Printing Factory Loft W/ Beautiful Views! One of Leslievilles finest! Check Out This Gorgeous Terraced 2 Level Suite W/10Ft Ceilings On Both Levels. Amazing Space.Steps To Queen St.E. Luxurious Building And Suite! Features/Upgrades Include;Polished Concrete Flrs,Huge Master W/Upgraded Ensuite,Lots Of Closet Space & W/O To Balcony. Kit Island,Stone Countertops.Gas Line For Bbq Hook […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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