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by The Bulldog • May 2, 2017

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Driver airlifted to trauma centre after Caledon crash

26 April 2024

Ontario Provincial Police said it happened at the intersection of Mississauga Road and King Street. [...]

Hazel McCallion’s son, who pitched Mississauga NHL team, puts mayoral bid on ice

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Peter McCallion, the son of former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion, who hoped to bring an NHL team to the city, has dropped out of its mayoral race. [...]

Posters promoting ‘Steal From Loblaws Day’ are circulating. How did we get here?

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Posters are inviting people to rob grocery chains owned by Loblaw, and Canadians seem split on whether to condemn or support the illegal protest. [...]

Solar eclipse eye damage: More than 160 cases reported in Ontario, Quebec

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Dozens of cases of eye damage related to the April 8 total solar eclipse have been reported in Canada. The conditions include inflammation of the cornea and solar retinopathy. [...]

Suspect arrested in connection with 2 ‘callous’ shootings in Bradford

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South Simcoe Police have arrested a suspect in connection with two shootings in Bradford West Gwillimbury that date back to last year. [...]

Ohtani visits Toronto with Dodgers for first time since free agency madness

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Shohei Ohtani will play his first game in Toronto on Friday since opting to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers instead of the Blue Jays. [...]

11-year-old boy in critical condition after being hit by transport truck in Toronto

26 April 2024

A child has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries after being hit by a transport truck in north Etobicoke on Friday morning, officials say. [...]

Man seriously injured after jumping on tracks

26 April 2024

A man has been transported to hospital in serious condition after police say he jumped on the subway tracks at Sherbourne Station. [...]

Police update on boy struck by truck

26 April 2024

An 11-year-old boy struck by a transport truck in Etobicoke on Friday morning suffered critical injuries and is receiving treatment. [...]

Grégoire Trudeau shares journey in memoir

26 April 2024

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau delves into her challenges and draws advice from experts in her new book. [...]

Canada's poverty rate climbing

26 April 2024

Richard Matern, the research director of Food Banks Canada, talks about the country's climbing poverty rate. [...]

Video shows suspects in Markham shooting

26 April 2024

One suspect has been taken into custody but police are still looking for three other suspects. [...]

Violent 24 hours in Toronto

26 April 2024

Mark Saunders, former Toronto Police Chief speaks on the rash of violence in the city. [...]

Toronto opening some public washrooms

26 April 2024

The city is opening up most of its washrooms at Toronto parks ahead of schedule, with about 80 per cent now open to the public. [...]

Child in critical condition after being hit by driver of transport truck in Etobicoke

26 April 2024

An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition after being hit by the driver of a transport truck in north Etobicoke Friday morning, Toronto police say. [...]

Toronto opens park washrooms, water fountains early this year

26 April 2024

The City of Toronto is opening park washrooms and water fountains early this year. Eighty per cent of the city's washrooms are now open, with the rest to open by [...]

Line 2 subway closure between Kipling and Jane stations could last 'a few days,' TTC says

26 April 2024

There is no subway service on the western-most stretch of Line 2 Friday, and the TTC says the closure could last several days as crews work to repair communications cables damaged [...]

New housing for women escaping violence in Peel opened this year. It's already full

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Peel Region officials say they need millions of dollars in funding from the province to help deal with a rising number of cases of intimate partner violence. The province says [...]

Mississauga's mayoral race kicks off amid affordability crisis for many residents

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Nominations in the race to become Mississauga's next mayor close April 26. As residents struggle with high housing costs and pocketbook issues, many are looking to those vying for the [...]

Toronto Native Plant Market helps gardeners boost local biodiversity

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'An Unfinished Journey' celebrates North American premiere at Hot Docs

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Hot Docs Festival kicked off this week and runs until May 5. There are over 150 films to check out at this year's documentary festival. One of them, tells the [...]

What to watch this weekend: Playoffs, Ohtani, and De Grasse's debut

26 April 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down the top things for Canadian sports fans to keep an eye on. [...]

Bob Cole, Hockey Night in Canada’s iconic play-by-play voice of countless NHL games, dies at 90

25 April 2024

Bob Cole, whose voice and lively language were the Saturday night soundtrack to hockey games over a broadcasting career that spanned more than half a century, has died. [...]

Audrey Leduc's new 100m record will likely only stand for as long as she takes to break it

25 April 2024

If history is our guide, Audrey Leduc's 10.96 seconds in the women's 100 metres could hold up as a national record for years. But if her recent improvements are the [...]

Canadians Mitton, Yee seek improved results in 2nd leg of Chinese Diamond League series

25 April 2024

Two Canadians will try to build on strong season-opening performances, while the world record watch continues for a pair of international athletes at Saturday's Diamond League outdoor track and field [...]

With connection formed through curling, Bob Cole instilled belief in Brad Gushue

26 April 2024

The longtime voice of "Hockey Night in Canada," Bob Cole, represented Newfoundland at the national men's curling championship on two occasions. Cole remained a keen observer of the Roaring Game [...]

Joy Drop: The mountains were calling and I had to go

26 April 2024

CBC Sports Senior Contributor Shireen Ahmed's weekly roundup of the things that struck her from the week that was. [...]

Paris organizers take delivery of Olympic flame at Greek venue of first modern Games

26 April 2024

The flame will depart for France on Saturday on a 19th century sailing ship across the Mediterranean Sea, to make landfall 12 days later in the southern port city of [...]

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

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

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A Head Start on Summer Shopping in Mount Pleasant Village

6 July 2023

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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. [...]

Avenue Diner keeps going!

26 April 2024

A new building is going up where it is but not yet! So it's keeping going.The "avant garden" services in our area. Just driving through Roxborough.No bicycle lanes on Avenue [...]

Flowers starting in the neighbourhood!

25 April 2024

On Roxborough!On Molson!On Roxborough! [...]

Growing and growing . . .

25 April 2024

On Bloor Street. And will go up even more when the Canadian Tire gas station starts! [...]

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 [...]

The SEDRA Owl: March 2024

27 March 2024

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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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