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by The Bulldog • August 18, 2017

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‘Pretty scary’: Ill Ontario man stranded in Costa Rica finally recovering in Canada

25 April 2024

The daughter of a seriously ill Ontario man who was stranded in a Costa Rica due to a lack of available hospital beds back home is relieved now that he's [...]

Marchand leads Bruins over Maple Leafs

25 April 2024

Brad Marchand had a relatively quiet — at least by his in-your-face standards — start to the Stanley Cup playoffs. [...]

53-year-old pediatrician arrested for alleged ‘historic’ sexual assault in Whitby

24 April 2024

Durham Regional Police Service have arrested a 53-year-old man from Apsley, Ont. in connection with an alleged historic sexual assault. [...]

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets mixed ahead of tech earnings and economic data

24 April 2024

Canada's main stock index erased its gains from the day before as industrial and telecom stocks weighed on the market, while U.S. markets were mixed. [...]

Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day DL

24 April 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list with a left hip injury. [...]

1 deal falls through but Toronto FC completes another in Derrick Etienne Jr. trade

24 April 2024

Toronto FC, pivoting after a deal for an overseas player fell through, added to its attack Wednesday by acquiring Haiti international winger Derrick Etienne Jr. [...]

Ford faces calls to apologize over Umar Zameer ‘heinous crime’ bail post

24 April 2024

Zameer was acquitted on Sunday in the death of Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup, who died after he was hit by a vehicle in an underground parking garage at Toronto City [...]

Leafs return to Scotiabank arena

24 April 2024

The Maple Leafs will be looking to take advantage of their home crowd when they host the Bruins in game 3 tonight with the series tied 1-1. [...]

Lane restrictions coming to the westbound 401

24 April 2024

Westbound express lanes are set to be reduced between Avenue and the 400 for long-term construction. [...]

Dog blood transfusion saves poisoned fox

24 April 2024

video shared on social media show Dr. Berg and his team was able to save a fox with blood transfusion from a dog. [...]

Reaction to speed limit increase on highways

24 April 2024

Schmidt says with highway speed limits on the rise, people need to remember to obey the rules of the road and drive safely. [...]

Police arresting alleged impaired driver

24 April 2024

Chopper video shows an alleged impaired driver who police say fled the scene of a single-vehicle collision in Pickering. [...]

New service dogs graduate today

24 April 2024

23 dogs are ready to take the next step with their handlers after months of training. [...]

Warmer weather is coming to Toronto

24 April 2024

After a stretch of below seasonal temperatures this week, summer-like weather is set to arrive in Toronto late this weekend. [...]

Brad Marchand scores winner, Bruins down Maple Leafs to take 2-1 series lead

25 April 2024

Brad Marchand scored twice, including the winner in the third period, and added an assist as the Boston Bruins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 to take a 2-1 lead [...]

Have a dangerous dog? Expect a visit from city staff

24 April 2024

Owners of dogs deemed dangerous in Toronto can expect a visit from city staff under tough new measures being implemented in the wake of a number of severe dog attacks in [...]

Leafs fandom perseveres ahead of 1st home game of the playoffs, despite pain of the past

24 April 2024

As every Leaf fan knows, donning the blue and white to watch the buds go to battle is not for the faint of heart. But many in Toronto still do it [...]

No Title

24 April 2024

Ontario says it will force employers to scrap requirements for sick notes as part of an effort to cut down on paperwork for family physicians. [...]

1 dead after vehicle hits parked trailer in Mississauga: police

24 April 2024

One person is dead after their vehicle crashed into a parked trailer in a Mississauga parking lot Wednesday afternoon, Peel police say. [...]

Politicians should avoid 'uninformed reactions' when it comes to bail: Virani's office

24 April 2024

The public should expect politicians to support their right to bail and to be presumed innocent, the office of Canada's justice minister says, warning that "immediate" and "uninformed reactions" only [...]

Just bought a used car? There's a chance it's stolen, as thieves exploit weakness in vehicle registrations

24 April 2024

Organized crime groups driving Canada's worst-ever auto theft epidemic are adapting by increasingly selling hot vehicles in Canada to unsuspecting buyers with little protection, police say. Veteran investigators argue they [...]

Reigning champion Canada opens 3x3 Women's Series season with victory over U.S.

24 April 2024

Canada's women's 3x3 basketball team has picked up right where it left off. The two-time defending Women's Series champions won the first stop of the 2024 campaign on Wednesday in Springfield, [...]

Former Stampeder Shawn Lemon suspended indefinitely by CFL for betting on games

24 April 2024

There will be no immediate comeback for veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon, who retired earlier this month before being suspended indefinitely by the league for betting on games. [...]

Women's sports are having a moment, but sexism is still holding back success

23 April 2024

As women's sports are experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity, breaking attendance and viewership records, a new report highlights how sexism still holds back women's professional sports — and investment decision-making. [...]

Flurry of 2nd-period goals dooms Winnipeg Jets, as Avalanche even series with 5-2 win

24 April 2024

The Colorado Avalanche scored four goals in the second period Tuesday night, en route to a 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 2 of their best-of-seven first-round Stanley [...]

Nashville levels playoff series with 4-1 victory over Canucks

24 April 2024

Filip Forsberg scored and had an assist, and the Nashville Predators earned a 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 2 of their first-round NHL playoff series Tuesday. [...]

Paris Pulse: Women's beach volleyball qualification, Canada's women's wheelchair basketball team dominates

24 April 2024

In our weekly Olympic and Paralympic news update, we update recent Canadian qualifications from women's beach volleyball, marathon race walk mixed relay, and the women's wheelchair basketball team. [...]

Canada on cusp of playoffs after beating China at mixed doubles curling worlds

24 April 2024

Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott are on the verge of locking up a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship after posting a 10-4 win over China on [...]

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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