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Durham police looking for man who allegedly yelled slurs, attacked man with bear spray

23 April 2024

Police say officers were called to the area of Gibb Street and Stevenson Roud South on March 21 just after 6 p.m., after receiving reports of an assault. [...]

Toronto police chief backtracks on comment after Umar Zameer verdict

23 April 2024

Toronto's chief of police, Myron Demkiw, deflected criticism Tuesday regarding a controversial comment he made outside the Superior Courthouse Sunday. [...]

S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets also climb ahead of tech earnings

23 April 2024

Canada's main stock index rose nearly 140 points Tuesday, led by strength in technology stocks, while U.S. stock markets also climbed. [...]

Ontario police trying to find out who’s responsible for calling 911 more than 1,000 times

23 April 2024

Ontario Provincial Police say they're trying to find out who was responsible for making more than 1,000 calls to 911 within hours on Monday. [...]

Ontario doctors offer solutions to help address shortage of family physicians

23 April 2024

The number of students who are looking at fields outside of family medicine is a growing issue, according to the Ontario Medical Association [...]

Resolution in $200M Ontario basic income class action could take ‘years’: lawyer

23 April 2024

A lawyer from Toronto law firm Cavalluzzo LLP is representing thousands in a class action alleging Ontario breached the terms of a contract it entered with participants. [...]

Charges laid in Mississauga crash that killed 2

23 April 2024

Peel Regional Police said that it happened at the intersection of Dixie Road and Eglinton Avenue on April 4. [...]

FULL: Umar Zameer, Aaida Shaikh on trial, verdict

23 April 2024

Umar Zameer and his wife Aaida Shaikh sits down to discuss their grief, struggles and relief after acquittal. [...]

Zameer: 'Never ever meant this to happen'

23 April 2024

Umar Zameer speaks on his grief surrounding the death of Const. Northrup and hopes his family will forgive them for the accident. [...]

20-year-old caught driving 200km/h at 401

23 April 2024

OPP sharing footage of a cruiser driving alongside a speeding sedan on the 401 near Erin Mills in late March. [...]

Demonstrators protest failed keffiyeh vote

23 April 2024

Question Period was halted for 15 minutes after demonstrators protested a failed motion on keffiyeh ban to be reversed. [...]

TPS provides update on the BOLO program

23 April 2024

Toronto police and law enforcement partners have released the BOLO program’s updated list of the top 25 most wanted fugitives in Canada. [...]

$5B to support indigenous communities

23 April 2024

The Prime Minister was in Saskatoon today for the announcement and says the funding will go towards those seeking ownership stakes. [...]

Motion to reverse ban on keffiyeh fails

23 April 2024

The oral vote needs unanimous consent and there were several "no's" heard from the Progressive Conservative side of the house. [...]

Fewer medical school graduates choosing family medicine, Ontario doctors warn

24 April 2024

An organization that represents Ontario doctors is expressing concern about what it says is a declining number of medical school students choosing family medicine. [...]

NDP push to end keffiyeh ban at Queen's Park fails again, group files request to reverse move

23 April 2024

A second attempt by the New Democrats to overturn a ban on keffiyehs in the Ontario legislature has failed and now a coalition of lawyers says it has filed a [...]

TPS chief says he accepts verdict in Zameer trial, councillor calls for apology

23 April 2024

After initially stating that he was “hoping for a different outcome” after Umar Zameer’s acquittal, Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw said Tuesday that he accepts the jury’s verdict — though one [...]

Canadian women's soccer to host Mexico twice before title defence at Paris Olympics

23 April 2024

The Canadian women's soccer team will play two matches against CONCACAF rivals Mexico on home soil in June before turning their focus to the Paris Olympics where they will look [...]

Black man bear sprayed in Oshawa parking lot in alleged hate crime: police

23 April 2024

Durham Regional Police say they are seeking a man who allegedly attacked a Black man with bear spray and uttered "derogatory racial slurs" while the victim was seated in his [...]

Family of shooting victim asks public for help after police reveal $100K reward for tips

23 April 2024

Up to $100,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Toronto man Michael Bebee. He's wanted in connected for the shooting death of Shamar Powell-Flowers, who his [...]

Ontario trucker found guilty in 200-kg meth smuggling case

23 April 2024

A tractor-trailer driver living in Mississauga, Ont., at the time of his arrest at the Ambassador Bridge in 2019 has been convicted of trying to smuggle nearly 200 kilograms of methamphetamine [...]

The PWHL this week: Top spot still up for grabs as teams prepare for playoffs

23 April 2024

Three teams are in contention for the top spot in the PWHL, which will give them the chance to pick their first-round playoff opponent between the third- and fourth-seeded teams. [...]

Your Olympic questions answered: Who should be Canada's flag-bearer?

23 April 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter presents some blue-sky candidates for the honour of carrying the maple leaf at this summer's opening ceremony in Paris. [...]

Canada's Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton

23 April 2024

Kia Nurse will lead the Los Angeles Sparks against the Seattle Storm at Edmonton's Rogers Place in a WNBA exhibition game on May 4. [...]

Canadian sprinter Aaron Brown calls for Olympic finalists to be paid, not just gold medallists

23 April 2024

Longtime Canadian sprinter Aaron Brown believes all athletes in an Olympic final, not only the winner, should be paid thousands of dollars by World Athletics when the best in track [...]

Canadian women's soccer to host Mexico twice before title defence at Paris Olympics

23 April 2024

The Canadian women's soccer team will play two matches against CONCACAF rivals Mexico on home soil in June before turning their focus to the Paris Olympics where they will look [...]

U.S. government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar allegations

23 April 2024

The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7-million US settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in [...]

Canadian Olympic Committee joins Centre for Sport and Human Rights

23 April 2024

The Canadian Olympic Committee has become the first national Olympic committee in the world to join the Centre for Sport and Human Rights. [...]

Leaside Events April 2024

1 April 2024

Toronto-Leaside Rotary Club – Recycle Your Electronics Saturday, April 6 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. East York Town Centre, 45 Overlea Boulevard. Please – no appliances or light fixtures. [...]

Welcome back! LanceBotics returns to LHS

1 April 2024

After a hiatus during the pandemic, Leaside High School’s Robotics Team, LanceBotics, is once again doing what they love to do: building robots and taking part in competitions. Their name, [...]

It’s time to clean up this town!

1 April 2024

Spring has arrived in Leaside in all its glory! Mother Nature never fails to disappoint. Walking around the neighbourhood, I see the signs everywhere. Trees in bud. Daffodils, snowdrops, crocuses [...]

Properties Unlimited Realty Brokerage celebrates 40 year milestone

1 April 2024

On February 28, 2024, Properties Unlimited Realty Brokerage turned 40, but there is nothing middle-aged about our company. The firm remains a strong Leaside family business: the owners and founders [...]

What the Crizzle?!

1 April 2024

February 14th. Valentine’s Day. 7:21 p.m. And I feel anything but love … for Crizzle. I am steps away from the corner of Rumsey and Parkhurst, with Jerry-the-neurotic-wonder-dog, when I [...]

Elijah Mubarak overcomes fears to win big

1 April 2024

Rolph Road’s very own 6-year-old Elijah Mubarak recently placed first in the Next Gen Niagara 2024 Jiu Jitsu Tournament. A sweet and confident kid, Elijah has always been extremely active. [...]

A haven for seniors in Leaside since 1987

1 April 2024

Suomi-Koti, or “Finnish Home” in English, on Eglinton just west of Laird Drive, has been a fixture in the Leaside neighbourhood for more than three decades. In 1982, five Finnish [...]

Santa & Carollers Coming to Town!

7 November 2023

Saturday, December 2nd & 9th between 12:30pm-3:30pm [...]

AppleFest October 14th, 2023

1 September 2023

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 17th, 2023

19 April 2023

Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

1 March 2023

Now Open! New Businesses on Bayview

23 December 2022

Gift & Shop Local Holiday Event December 3rd & 10th

14 November 2022

Celebrate the holidays on Saturday, December 3rd and 10th between 11 am-4 pm with the merchants on Bayview! Bring the whole family to enjoy a FREE warm beverage from select... [...]

Applefest 2022!

28 August 2022

The Bayview Leaside BIA is proud to welcome you back to our annual Applefest celebration held on October 15th, where we will line the streets with apple’s and hay to... [...]

Community Clean Up Day

8 April 2024

Join us on April 21 to help tidy up the neighbourhood! 12 Noon to 12:45pm [...]

12th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

13 September 2023

Pull out your flannel and brush up on your pumpkin carving skills… The Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair is on Sept 23! [...]

The Regent Theatre Revival: Terra Bruce Productions’ Exciting New Plans for Entertainment in Toronto

11 September 2023

Terrabruce Productions and The Regent Theatre take center stage as Gold Sponsors of the 12th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair. [...]

Camping, Cottaging, Camper-Van’ing – A Mount Pleasant Village Shopping Guide for Stocking Up

16 August 2023

A Mount Pleasant Village Shopping Guide for all your vacationing needs before you hit the road! [...]

Summer Self Care Guide: Aesthetician’s Top Tips for Glowing Skin

7 July 2023

Healthwinds Aesthetician Leila Moldakhmetova gives us the inside scoop. Continue reading for 3 tips to get glowing skin for the summer! [...]

A Head Start on Summer Shopping in Mount Pleasant Village

6 July 2023

Sweet, sweet summer! It’s finally here. And it’s oh-so-good in Ontario, whether you’re in the city or retreating somewhere a little more slow paced. [...]

Unlocking Your Child’s Potential: How Scholars’ Tutoring Programs Boost Grade Levels

5 July 2023

Discover the power of education with Scholars Education, proud Gold Sponsors of the 12th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair. [...]

Working on MacPherson

24 April 2024

One of many houses being fixed up in our area!Always using the best machinery!One of many lovely gardens on Roxborough. [...]

Flowers on the subway!

23 April 2024

She is carrying her flowers on the subway and manages to do it!Hybrid bus heading up Yonge Street!A car parked on MacPherson. Its rear wheel says "no problem" on top [...]

Fire trucks heading north!

22 April 2024

One of a series heading north on Yonge Street!This one following!An ambulance followed. [...]

Lots of fun at Ramsden Park!

22 April 2024

The dogs love playing in their area at Ramsden Park. So do their owners!The dogs also love looking at the people in the park!The park is also a great basketball [...]

Avenue Road still tight

21 April 2024

The City is still repairing Avenue Road. At Roxborough it's still only on one lane. [...]

Seen on Molson Street!

21 April 2024

He is one of a number on the Molson Street, usually eating the flowers and breaking up roofs! He just sat there in the grass!A good place to have your [...]

Things very tight on Avenue Road!

20 April 2024

Only one line going north! The middle of Avenue Road was repaired. Hard to deal with during the busy times!This part being repaired. [...]

The SEDRA Owl: March 2024

27 March 2024

Heritage Preservation in Midtown Bill 23 and the Impact on Heritage Preservation in Midtown Toronto You may have heard of Bill 23 in reference to the Greenbelt, but we want [...]

Q&A with Councillor Mike Colle

12 December 2023

Image: Ward 8’s City Councillor Mike ColleImage Credit: toronto.ca A number of local residents’ associations, including SEDRA, have come together to bring you a series of short informational pieces that [...]

Traffic Safety – an oxymoron?

12 December 2023

An important message from John Hiddema, SEDRA Co-President The term traffic safety is used as a catch-all for conversations about what happens on our streets as we move about the [...]

The SEDRA Owl: November 2023

8 November 2023

A conversation with Josh Matlow Image: Ward 12’s City Councillor Josh MatlowImage Credit: toronto.ca A number of local residents’ associations, including SEDRA, have come together to bring you a series of short [...]

The SEDRA Owl: Fall 2023

3 October 2023

The greening of Davisville Image: 33 and 77 Davisville Ave, and future site of 60 BalliolImage Credit: Mary Turcotte by Jane Auster, co-president, SEDRAWhere are our parks?Davisville Village is one [...]

The SEDRA Owl: June 2023

15 June 2023

What’s the magic number for new neighbours? Image: Crane Index, Q1 2023 Contributed by Jeff Latto, SEDRA Board Member and Chair of the TMWG (Tall-Mid Rise Working Group) We are [...]

Midtown Working Group: Review and recommendations re Oxford Development revised submission – Canada Square

5 June 2023

This review provides our analysis and recommendations regarding the current revised application for the development of Canada Square as submitted in December 2022. The Midtown Working Group believed that Canada [...]

Heritage Register Review: Public Information Session

18 February 2024

Toronto residents are invited to an online Public Information Session to learn about the City’s Heritage Register Review project. The purpose of the meeting is to share information about the [...]

Councillor Jaye Robinson – January 2024 Newsletter

31 January 2024

I hope 2024 is off to a great start for you and your families. The Ward 15 – Don Valley West team is hitting the ground running here at City [...]

Plans for a mass-timber building pivot to steel girders and concrete

31 January 2024

Facing a persistently sluggish market for office buildings, one developer has pivoted his original plan to construct an environmentally leading-edge mass-timber building in Toronto to instead build lab and research [...]

1840 Bayview proposal

1 January 2024

The application to build a 34-storey mixed-use building at 1840 Eglinton with 377 units has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The hearing date has not yet been set. [...]

Bayview and Eglinton development – getting down to serious business

1 January 2024

In last February’s Leaside Life we described the influx of tall building applications at and within 500 metres of the intersection of Bayview north of Eglinton, and Eglinton west of Bayview. Guess [...]

Revamped proposal at Leaside Station adds units, reworks design

15 December 2023

The proposal for 589-595 Eglinton Ave. E. is for a 35-storey residential building with 442 units and ground floor retail fronting on Eglinton, just east of Bayview.The LRA has submitted [...]

Councillor Jaye Robinson’s November 2023 Newsletter

2 December 2023

As November comes to a close, I am sending my best wishes to families across Ward 15 for a wonderful holiday season. To celebrate, the City's annual Cavalcade of Lights [...]

More Darkness in Ontario’s Democracy

18 February 2024

In Canada, after an election first ministers write mandate letters to their cabinet colleagues, laying out deliverables their departments should achieve. Some governments make them public (Trudeau, McGuinty and Wynne [...]

Heritage Register Review: Public Information Session

17 February 2024

Toronto residents are invited to an online Public Information Session to learn about the City’s Heritage Register Review project. The purpose of the meeting is to share information about the [...]

Loud noises keeping you up at night?

7 January 2024

The noise bylaw amendments, which will be discussed at the Economic and Community Development Committee next week, come after a pandemic-delayed review mandated by the 2019 bylaw. Concerts with the volume turned [...]

FoNTRA 2023 Year End Review and 2024 Look Forward

4 January 2024

Some highlights/lowlights of 2023 and a look forward to 2024 - another busy year ahead!We ended the year with the most FoNTRA members ever - 37 resident associations!We revitalized the [...]

Employment area policy proposals

30 November 2023

The amendment to the provincial definition of "area of employment" narrows the scope of uses from what is currently permitted in areas of employment. In particular, it expressly excludes from [...]

Infill housing and protecting Toronto’s tree canopy

30 November 2023

We strongly support the identification of potential strategies to protect and enhance the City's tree canopy and growing space for trees, while also supporting infill housing growth in Toronto's low-rise [...]

Mid-rise buildings rear transition

29 November 2023

The rear angular plane guidelines were developed through a comprehensive study in 2010 that resulted in a guideline that the rear transition to abutting low density residential areas be a [...]

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