Pet owners in Leaside have a new way to save on their furry friends’ medications. Pace Pharmacy, located at 40 Laird Drive, has recently launched a pet-focused division, VetMeds.ca, now able to dispense a wide range of veterinary prescriptions. Adam Silvertown, owner of Pace Pharmacy, says the expanded service could save families “hundreds, even thousands”…

The Bayview Holiday Market popped up today at 1541 Bayview (between Cobs & Starbucks). Find gifts, home décor, toys, books, and games all December long — open Dec 1st – 31st, 2025! 🎄

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/inquisitive-antiques-bayview-google-2009-1-e1764015822984.webp?fit=300%2C173&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/inquisitive-antiques-bayview-google-2009-1-e1764015822984.webp?fit=560%2C324&ssl=1" />Do you remember Inquisitive Antiques on Bayview? Its former proprietor, Fritz Lev, runs The Prop Room, at 42 Industrial Street in the Leaside Business Park — and after 40 years in the film industry, Fritz is getting ready to retire. From “Anne of Green Gables” to “The Handmaid’s Tale,” his unique stock has appeared on…

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/13613220_1065445076871646_2374213262770094223_o.jpg?fit=300%2C170&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/13613220_1065445076871646_2374213262770094223_o.jpg?fit=560%2C317&ssl=1" />We’re excited to share news of an extraordinary project in honour of David Illiatovitch-Owen: a new podcast, My Brother David, coming in 2026 from Sarah Illiatovitch-Goldman in partnership with iHeart Media. Many long-time Bayview readers will remember David as the spirited proprietor of De La Mer Fresh Fish & Seafood. While he had a soft…

" data-image-caption=" christmas tree " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-kpaukshtite-3446205.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-kpaukshtite-3446205.jpg?fit=560%2C374&ssl=1" />The 132nd Scouts’ annual Christmas Tree Sale is officially underway! There are just two weeks left to place your order for a fresh, beautifully cut tree. 🎄 Order your tree here: 132nd Scouts Christmas Trees Order Form Please share the link with family, friends, and neighbours — your support helps the Scouts continue their community…

Each year on Remembrance Day, thousands of Canadian flags 🇨🇦 are planted across the Sunnybrook campus — a moving tribute to the Veterans who stood on guard for our country. Through Operation Raise a Flag, donations help support quality-of-life programs at Sunnybrook’s Veterans Centre (2075 Bayview Avenue) — one of Canada’s largest facilities dedicated to…

🐀 When “feeding the wildlife” backfires… CBC reports on a rat infestation right here in Leaside — and the bylaw that’s meant to keep things from getting out of hand (or out of the walls). 👉 Read the article on CBC News

There’s a new addition to Leaside’s growing health and wellness community. Monarch House, now open at 204 – 25 Industrial Street, provides assessment and therapy therapy and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental needs. Their team offers services such as developmental screenings, autism diagnostics, speech-language and occupational therapy, mental health…

It’s that time of year again — when local halls, churches, and bakeries transform into festive marketplaces filled with holiday cheer. From handmade crafts to home baking, these annual fairs are a cherished way to connect with neighbours and support local causes. 🎄 St. Cuthbert’s Christmas Fair Saturday, November 8th, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.…

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_3120-rotated1-e1760466161488.jpeg?fit=300%2C205&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_3120-rotated1-e1760466161488.jpeg?fit=560%2C382&ssl=1" loading="lazy">🍎 Apple Fest returns to Bayview this Saturday! Bayview Avenue is gearing up for one of its most popular annual traditions — the Bayview-Leaside BIA’s Apple Fest, happening Saturday, October 18th, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine). The street will come alive between Davisville and Soudan/Parkhurst with live music, pumpkin painting, face…

A new development application has been submitted for 922 Millwood Road, the long-vacant lot at Millwood and Randolph that used to house Stanley’s Cleaners. The proposal requests Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to allow an eight-storey mixed-use building with residential units above street-level retail. Key details from the City application: the building would deliver…

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Papa-Johns-Outside.webp?fit=225%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Papa-Johns-Outside.webp?fit=560%2C747&ssl=1" loading="lazy">Back in September, we shared a reader’s photo of the new Papa John’s location taking shape at 852 Millwood Road, near Trace Manes Park. Fast-forward to now: the wait is officially over! Papa John’s Leaside opened its doors yesterday, and Grand Opening celebrations are underway. As part of the festivities, the team will be giving…

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250918_114018-copy.webp?fit=247%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250918_114018-copy.webp?fit=560%2C679&ssl=1" loading="lazy">Back in September, we shared a reader’s photo of the new Papa John’s location taking shape at 852 Millwood Road, near Trace Manes Park. At the time, a sign out front pointed to an “early September” debut — though the interior suggested otherwise. Now the owners have confirmed that they’re anticipating an official Grand Opening…

Mount Pleasant Clinic is once again putting out the call for new patients — and this time, the call is bigger than ever. Located at 245 Eglinton Ave. East (at Mount Pleasant), the clinic has now grown to 11 doctors, with four more scheduled to join in the coming months. That means there are additional…

Edmund writes in from Millwood Road with a sneak peek at the new Papa John’s under construction at 852 Millwood. A sign promises an early September opening, but a look inside shows there’s still plenty to do — so it might be a little while longer before we’re picking up our first pies. Thanks for…

Midtown is buzzing this weekend with two neighbourhood favourites returning for another year. Both Mount Pleasant and Leaside will be hosting family-friendly events, so there’s plenty to see, do, and taste close to home. 🍂 Mount Pleasant Harvest Fair On Saturday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mount Pleasant Village will once again…

Grocery gossip follow-up: the new No Frills at 1678 Bayview Avenue has announced they will open on September 11th, 2025. Fresh banners are up outside, with permanent signs still to come — so yes, the rumours were true, and Bayview is back in the grocery game.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/550-eglinton-google-maps-copy.webp?fit=300%2C74&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/550-eglinton-google-maps-copy.webp?fit=560%2C138&ssl=1" loading="lazy">Another new high-rise has been proposed near the Bayview–Eglinton intersection. An Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning application has been submitted for 550 Eglinton Avenue East, covering properties at 544–552 Eglinton East and 12–14 Bruce Park Avenue. The plan, designed by Studio JCI for developer Dez Capital Corporation, calls for a 25-storey purpose-built rental building with…

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/mirage-IMG_9923.jpg?fit=225%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/mirage-IMG_9923.jpg?fit=560%2C746&ssl=1" loading="lazy">Bayview Avenue restaurants have been busy making changes over the past few weeks, with some refreshing their spaces and others expanding their offerings. Eggstatic Back After Glow-Up Eggstatic (1568 Bayview Ave) closed briefly in late August for a “glow-up,” reopening in time for the Labour Day long weekend. Regulars can once again enjoy brunch plates…

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/no-frills-IMG_9921.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/no-frills-IMG_9921.jpg?fit=560%2C420&ssl=1" />A few weeks ago, you reported that the site where the former Sweet Potato was located was being renovated, and it would likely reopen as a new No Frills supermarket. I just want to confirm that this is correct – I walked by the site this morning, the windows are still covered by paper, but…

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1920_beta.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1920_beta.jpg?fit=560%2C420&ssl=1" />While Air Canada strikes are dominating headlines, Billy Bishop Airport quietly introduced Toronto to the future of electric aviation. BETA Technologies brought its ALIA electric aircraft for a demo, showing off Toronto’s future in “clean, high-tech aviation”. Bonus: the airport now has Canada’s first BETA Minicube charger, ready to power both electric planes and vehicles.…

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/whole-foods-IMG_8923-web.jpg?fit=300%2C156&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/whole-foods-IMG_8923-web.jpg?fit=560%2C291&ssl=1" />After eight years as a neighbourhood staple, the Whole Foods at 1860 Bayview Avenue in Leaside and its counterpart at Yonge & Sheppard are closing their doors on August 22. The surprise announcement, confirmed by Whole Foods representatives, comes as the company says it is “positioning for long-term success” and planning new locations in the…

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/copy-245-Eglinton-PLN-Architectural-Plans-null-3.jpg?fit=300%2C250&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/bayview-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/copy-245-Eglinton-PLN-Architectural-Plans-null-3.jpg?fit=560%2C466&ssl=1" />Toronto’s Midtown and Don Mills areas are seeing a wave of new developments, with proposals for high-rises and community facilities closely linked to the city’s upcoming transit expansions. Paired Towers Across from Mount Pleasant Station A major redevelopment is planned at 245 Eglinton Avenue East — among its current tenants is Granite Brewery, a well-known…

The Mount Pleasant Village BIA is once again inviting local residents to enjoy a summer evening under the stars with its free outdoor movie series, set to run on three Wednesday nights this August at the Manor Community Green (190 Manor Rd. E.). The lineup features a mix of classic and crowd-pleasing favourites: August 6…

Leaside’s Summer Street Festival Just Got Bigger Leaside’s summer street party is just around the corner. Viva La Leaside will take over 25 Commercial Rd., east of Laird on August 10th and 11th, 2025 with two days of music, food, and family-friendly entertainment. The free event is open to all and promises something for everyone…