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December 2009 Blog Posts (18)

WHAT TO DO WITH THAT NICE BIG HOLE AT THE CORNER OF PAPE AND QUEEN

Well i've written about this in the past to find out who might own this lot and this less than 1/2 constructed building that is fast becoming an eyesore in the neighborhoud.

I recently read that elsewhere in the city, there was a similar construction site that went unattended for sometime and the neighbours complained (it was summer and the construction hole was quickly filling with water). Water is not the problem it's the mosquito's and other debris that was also collecting in this… Continue

Added by Andre Gratton on December 31, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Sex Worker Assaulted Near Queen and Curzon - Man Wanted

Sexual assault alert, Man wanted

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 3:57 PM

Toronto Police Service, Sex Crimes Unit

416-808-7474

The Toronto Police Service is alerting the public to a sexual assault investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Tuesday, December 30, 2009, between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., a female sex worker met a man in the Queen Street East/Curzon Street area,

- they walked to a nearby gas station,

- the man… Continue

Added by Nolin (Admin) on December 30, 2009 at 7:12pm — 3 Comments

Pulp Kitchen open over the holidays!

HI all,

Just an FYI, Pulp Kitchen is open for Boxing Day brunch 9am - 4pm, and every day throughout the Holidays! We'll be closing early on New Years' Eve, though - closed at 4pm... Join us for New Years' Day Brunch! 9am - 4pm

Added by Pulp Kitchen on December 26, 2009 at 9:49am — No Comments

New Pizza joint coming soon?

Hey there,

I noticed that something might finally be happening in the Eastend Design Centre where the Eastender sign has been posted in the window for what seems like a year!?! Right beside the Red Rocket Coffee Shop there is a new sign that says a wood fire pizza restaurant will be opening soon. Let's hope it's a quality establishment...

Added by Lorne Hartley on December 21, 2009 at 10:21am — 7 Comments

Ceili Cottage and Swirl in the news

Nice mention in this article... congrats Ceili and Swirl!

5 Restaurants for group dining - Bizbash

Added by Nolin (Admin) on December 21, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Timmie Doggie Outfitters own Angela Suh - Olympic Torch Barer

On Wednesday, December 16th. Timmie Doggie Outfitters own Angela Suh was part of the Olympic Torch Run in Oshawa. Below are some pics. Way to go Angela! Go Timmie Go, Go Leslieville Go, Go Canada Go!…

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Added by Paul @ Timmie Doggie Outfitters on December 18, 2009 at 1:59pm — 2 Comments

Timmie Doggie Outfitters - Holiday Hours

Hi there, during the Holiday Season, we are closed on the following days:

Wednesday, December 16th - Closed at 3pm

my wife Angela was chosen to run the Olympic Torch Run in Oshawa,...gotta support! mung mung!

Thursday, December 24th - Closed at 3pm

Friday, December 25th - Closed

Saturday, December 26th - Closed

Sunday, December 27th - Closed

Monday, Decemver 28th - Closed

Thursday, December 31st - Closed at 3pm

Friday, January 1st -… Continue

Added by Paul @ Timmie Doggie Outfitters on December 15, 2009 at 7:37pm — No Comments

The Merry Little Trunk Show - This Thursday Evening

Join us for some great shopping and festive cheer !

Little Footprints (www.littlefootprintstoys.com) an eco-friendly toy store. Planet friendly fun for kids of all ages.

Coy Clothing - Funky children & adult tees, totes

The Faery's Tub (www.faerytub.com) Natural bath & body products for babies, children and… Continue

Added by joan wyatt on December 15, 2009 at 12:58pm — No Comments

The Soft Mechanic: when anatomy and art intersect

This weekend was a visual feast of local arts and crafts at the annual City of Craft event, held this year at the lovely Theatre Centre. A quick walk along Queen West yielded some unexpected riches of the anatomical/art variety. Riffing off my last post about the giant colon and the awesomeness of unusual anatomical models as educational tools, how could I not feature the fine specimen below?…

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Added by Soft Mechanic - Michelle Yee RMT on December 14, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Just spent the afternoon at Bonjour Brioche (technically Riverside, I realise), and have fallen in love with quiche and baguette. Deadly combination. And where else in the world could you get a job o…

Just spent the afternoon at Bonjour Brioche (technically Riverside, I realise), and have fallen in love with quiche and baguette. Deadly combination. And where else in the world could you get a job offer whilst sipping latte?

Aside from the horrendous minus 10 degrees, and the fact that my bathroom window refuses to close the whole way (makes for an agressive experience first thing in the morning, I can tell you), I am loving the holidays in Leslieville.

Now if I could only get my… Continue

Added by Marianna on December 11, 2009 at 5:06pm — 3 Comments

Santa is coming back to Timmie Doggie Outfitters - Saturday, Dec. 12 from 11am to 5pm

http://timmiesdogblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/santas-comingagain-to-timmie.html

Hi y'all, how's it going?

To all those who came out to have their doggie pics with Santa, thank you for participating. BTW, I have not yet sent the moneys to the THS. I'll wait till everything settles down.

If you missed Santa,...he's back!!!

This… Continue

Added by Paul @ Timmie Doggie Outfitters on December 9, 2009 at 7:06pm — No Comments

Why put your young child in a Creative Movement class?

Creative Movement is unique to all other physical activities because it uses nonfuntional movement to invite each child to explore their own personal expressions. Nonfunctional simply means moving for the sake of moving, as opposed to kicking a ball, reaching for something, etc.

Through dance play, children discover new aspects of their bodies, minds, language, thoughts, and imagination while also becoming aware of elements of dance including rhythm, tempo, space, direction, size,… Continue

Added by Ann-Marie and the Movement Lab on December 9, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Our Newest member...

Hey Everyone, come into FUSS HAIR STUDIO to welcome our latest edition to the family...

Elise is our new Esthetician and shes fantastic!

Come on by the studio and book an appointment for anything SPA and Elise will be happy to take care of you!!

Thanks for all of your support over the last year and a half Leslieville!

Don't forget if you're looking for a gift we have gift certificates just in time for the Holidays.

Check us out at… Continue

Added by FUSS HAIR STUDIO on December 9, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

My fingers did that!?!

When I was a child every Christmas brought forth a beautifully wrapped gift at the back of the tree that held my mom's hope that I would discover a love of crafts. The gifts ranged from hook rug kits to weaving machines, crochet hooks and macrame books. I never showed an interest (or the patience) to excel at any of the Arts and Crafts she tried to lure me with. My mother gave up when I was around 16.

Then Purple Purl moved into the neighbourhood and I started toying with the idea of… Continue

Added by AllyMacD on December 9, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

‘Resident Evil’ producer warns of scary-looking blasts east of downtown tonight [National Post]

A film crew is warning Torontonians it will set off a series of controlled explosions east of downtown tonight that will look much like a real disaster.

“The explosions will be about 25 feet high and 30 feet wide,” said Don Carmody, a producer on Resident Evil: Afterlife. “They’re over quickly, like what you’d expect from gasoline.”

From 6:30 p.m until 9 p.m, the crew will film the blasts in the gravel parking lot of the Cinespace Studios on Booth Avenue, near Queen Street… Continue

Added by Nolin (Admin) on December 8, 2009 at 11:33am — No Comments

Growing up a Leslievillian

My parents purchased a townhouse in the Marigold Gardens complex from the builder back in 1978, long before the neighbourhood was reconnected with it's past and embraced the name "Leslieville". It was a different neighbourhood in those days and my parents embraced it. They wanted to ensure their daughter grew up to be unbiased and respectful of all individuals regardless of background or household income. It was tough at times, I was embarassed when I had friends visit and we had to hop over… Continue

Added by AllyMacD on December 8, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Ten Tips For Easy Holiday Decor and Gift Giving

Everyone knows that the holiday season is unbelievably busy. This is a quick and easy guide for decorating and gift giving this holiday season. It doesn’t have to be daunting. In my opinion, it should be fun, easy and most of all thoughtful.

Décor

1. A few vignettes are all you need. Don’t feel you have to be like the Griswold’s and have your Christmas lights shut down all the power to the rest of the city! I can’t help that reference- it is my favourite Christmas movie! Seriously… Continue

Added by Julie Reinhart on December 7, 2009 at 4:06pm — 1 Comment

Advertising Available on The Leslieviller

For all the local business owners who are active here on the site, I wanted to let you know before the rest of the neighbourhood that advertising is now available on The Leslieviller. A promotional campaign is about to go out to all businesses in the neighbourhood, so if you want to get the jump and book ad space before your competition, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me.

For more info on advertising opportunities, details, and pricing,… Continue

Added by Nolin (Admin) on December 7, 2009 at 11:23am — No Comments