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Eating Local in Leslieville

From www.girlabouttoronto.com

UPDATED: Just found about the Leslieville Farmer's Market this Sunday: for more: http://leslievillemarket.com/

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it also happens to be my favourite. Since I moved to Leslieville four months ago, I've had a kind of culinary…

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Added by Amanda Rebecca Cosco on July 19, 2012 at 3:58pm — No Comments

Hide the Credit Cards: Shopcastr

Now this is dangerous. Shopcastr is a new Toronto website that features products from local businesses, arranged in an easy-to-see format like Pinterest. Select your neighbourhood (I picked Leslieville, of course), and see some great items for sale from local vendors. Nathalie-Roze & Co, Timmie Doggie Outfitters, Little Peeps, Baby on the Hip, Atomic…

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Added by Avery on December 13, 2011 at 11:11am — No Comments

Get A Tune Up

I sit in front of a glowing box (aka – my computer, which I refer to as “the hot snot” – but that’s a story for another time) for hours and hours at a time. And that eventually takes its toll on my neck, back, shoulders, and forearms. I love my regular Pilates, which usually works out the kinks… but every once and a while, I need a serious tune up.…

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Added by Avery on April 10, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Leslieville Local Business Marketing - 10 ways to use TheLeslieviller.com

When I launched this site 2 years ago, one of the compelling reasons for doing so was that I was struck by how many of the businesses in Leslieville are locally owned and operated. Another big observation was (and still is) how proud most Leslievillers, residents and business owners, are of their neighbourhood and its vitality.

So it seemed like a good opportunity to create an online dimension to Leslieville where all inhabitants could interact, communicate, and expand their…

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Added by Nolin (Admin) on February 3, 2011 at 12:21pm — 4 Comments

Public Safety Alert, Man investigated for impersonating a taxi driver

Monday, September 27, 2010 - 10:32 AM

55 Division

416-808-5505

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a man posing as a taxi driver.

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 22, 2010, a man was in the Yonge Street/Gerrard Street area driving a vehicle made to look like a taxi. He attempted to pick up a group of pedestrians.

In the early morning hours of Sunday September 26, 2010, the same man was seen in the… Continue

Added by Nolin (Admin) on September 27, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Integrated Security Unit Moves Designated Speech Area from Trinity Bellwoods Park

Let's hope this isn't bound for Leslieville alongside the temporary jail!

Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 1:42 PM

Public Information

416-808-7100

The Integrated Security Unit, in partnership with the City of Toronto,

has made the decision to move the Designated Speech Area from Trinity

Bellwoods Park for the G20 Summit.

Following discussions with the community in and around the

Trinity-Bellwoods… Continue

Added by Nolin (Admin) on May 6, 2010 at 1:46pm — 5 Comments

Police request assistance with robbery investigation, Three Young Offenders face 10 charges

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 9:06 AM

55 Division

416-808-5500

On Friday, February 26, 2010, prior to midnight, police responded to a robbery call in the Queen Street East/Morse Avenue area.

It is alleged that:

- a man was walking on Queen Street East when he was approached by three boys,

- one of the boys asked the victim for a cigarette,

- the three boys refused to let the victim continue walking unless the victim handed over money,

-… Continue

Added by Nolin (Admin) on March 3, 2010 at 10:07am — No 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

‘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

limited time offer from Telegramme Prints and Custom Framing

Any customer buying one of our prints (with a retail of up to $50) with custom framing services will receive a discount equal to the retail cost of the print.... i.e. the print for free

Valid from Friday. November 6, 2009 to Sunday, November 8, 2009.

www.telegramme.ca

You can also follow us on Twitter: @telegrammeprint

Added by Nolin (Admin) on November 6, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

New This Week - 2009 10 20

Hi neighbours,

We're fast approaching the 650 member mark! It's very exciting to see so many of us gathering together online.

We are putting together a little test on The Leslieviller Twitter account (http://twitter.com/leslieviller). Soon, we'll be peppering the Twitter feed with some exclusive offers from local businesses. So if you don't follow… Continue

Added by Nolin (Admin) on October 20, 2009 at 9:24pm — No Comments

The Weekender - 2009 10 16

Hi neighbours!

A few items of note:

- The Photos section has been reorganized into an Albums view so that it's easier to find the photos you're looking for. Thanks RBuck for the request!

- A new Interactive Tour of Leslieville (via Google StreetView) has been added to the homepage... check it out!

- We're looking for one or two volunteers to take on some light moderation duties on the site. More details here:… Continue

Added by Nolin (Admin) on October 16, 2009 at 9:10am — No Comments

Fall is here, and Harvest Decorations are abounding

Well, the warm sunny weather seems to be passing us by, and it's now officially fall. We've got plenty of Harvest decorations - wheat sheaves, straw bales, gourds and Indian corn, not to mention a wide variety of indoor potted plants, and our best selection yet of fresh cut flowers. Why not come on down and check us out if you haven't been in yet? This week, we've got beautiful potted agapanthus for $12.99, fantastic long stem roses for only $1.50 per stem, and a great selection of glads,… Continue

Added by Florabunda on September 26, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

The Weekender

Hi Neighbours!

This weekend's forecast from TheWeatherNetwork.com:

Saturday - Sunny, High of 22, 20% P.O.P.

Sunday - Mainly Sunny, High of 24, 20% P.O.P.

Here's a selection of what's happening on The Leslieviller heading into this weekend:

| Recently Active Discussions |

Carpenters in Leslieville? (1 Reply)

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Farmer's Market (5 Replies)…

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Added by Nolin (Admin) on September 11, 2009 at 1:44pm — No Comments

BlogTO covers some new Leslieville joints opening soon...

Read up on Sushi Bar, Le Papillon on the Park, and What Are You Looking At Bar & Grill in this new BlogTO article covering new Toronto businesses planning to open soon.

Added by Nolin (Admin) on June 23, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Elvira Kurt and the Funny Girls (from BlogTO.com)

A great feature article appearing on BlogTO from an interview with a very funny Leslieviller... read the full article on BlogTO.

Comedian Elvira Kurt is a funny girl. One of several entertainers set to grace the stage at the Glenn Gould Studio for 7th Annual Funny Girls and Dynamic Divas comedy and music cabaret on Thursday.

We chatted over half pints of Blanche… Continue

Added by Nolin (Admin) on May 24, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

NY Times Love Affair with Leslieville

Alright, maybe a little dramatic. But still fun!

Online early this morning, and to be published in this Sunday's New York Times, is a great travel article on many of Toronto's fun neighbourhoods, including Leslieville of course!

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/05/17/travel/17hours.html

Added by Nolin (Admin) on May 15, 2009 at 7:00am — 4 Comments

Caution: Late Night Door-to-Door Scam Artist

Just FYI everyone... multiple accounts from people on the Leslieville Yahoo Group about a man knocking on doors after midnight, asking for money. Here's the most recent post:

This guy struck again last night on Bertmount at 12:30 am. My neighbour

answered the door (thinking it was me) and the guy introduced himself as

being a neighbour who lived at 76 Bertmount. He asked to speak to her

husband so she went and got him. The guy then gave the whole story… Continue

Added by Nolin (Admin) on May 12, 2009 at 11:55am — 11 Comments

Business Owners Beware... new scam circulating

This note was passed along to me from the folks at Pentimento Gallery...

HI Nolin,

I received this from a felllow retailer in Leslieville. Can you post this in the appropriate area please. Thanks!

I just wanted to issue a warning ... You guys might of heard of this scam before ...

Today I received a phone call from someone who seemed to be really nice on the phone, he said he was from The Frame Maker and that he was expecting a delivery and he had… Continue

Added by Nolin (Admin) on May 11, 2009 at 5:47pm — No Comments

Cry If I Want To is Holding a Tea Party - Sat May 9

Hi Leslievillers,

On Saturday May 9th, Cry If I Want To (located at 1175 Queen E at Jones) will be holding a tea party. It's in honour of our mothers, Queen Victoria, and anyone else who's celebrating anything (just happy it's spring, perhaps?)

Sit and relax with your mom, your daughter, or your friends, and enjoy Afternoon Tea. Take the opportunity to check out our new merchandise. Send us an email to let us know you're coming and visit us anytime between… Continue

Added by Cry If I Want To on May 6, 2009 at 3:49pm — 1 Comment