sept 20 magnolia in bloom

by The Bulldog • September 20, 2017

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Toronto carjackings: 3 people face 54 charges in latest auto theft probe

16 April 2024

Three people are facing a total of 54 charges in relation to an auto theft investigation that nearly saw police officers injured during an arrest. [...]

Thunder Bay Police facing credibility issues amid recent arrests of former members

16 April 2024

Chief Darcy Fleury and police board chair Karen Machado expressed the sentiment during a joint news conference about last week's arrests of ex-chief Sylvie Hauth and the lawyer. [...]

With NHL playoffs set to start soon, Giordano among oldest players who hasn’t won a Stanley Cup

16 April 2024

They are among the oldest and most experienced veterans in the NHL playoffs this year who have never hoisted the Stanley Cup. [...]

Food service strike: Air Canada, WestJet refine menus at Toronto Pearson

16 April 2024

More than 800 workers responsible for providing food and beverages on flights leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport are on strike. [...]

Driver missing in Ontario after police say vehicle was pulled into creek

16 April 2024

Searchers have been looking for a motorist missing since the weekend when police say the vehicle entered a flooded ditch and was pulled into a creek in northern Ontario. [...]

Ontario may not meet LTC direct care target due to staff shortages: document

16 April 2024

There is a "systemic shortage of nurses" across all sectors, according to a briefing document for Long-Term Care Minister Stan Cho when he took over the file in September. [...]

UP Express stops in Toronto reduced as Metrolinx shakes up GO train service

16 April 2024

Toronto's airport train, the UP Express, has been caught up in a raft of service changes planned by Metrolinx. From the end of April, local stops on the route will [...]

Memorial held for Toronto cyclist Vlad Zotov

16 April 2024

Hundreds of cyclists came together Monday evening to remember Vlad Zotov, a well-known and long-time member of Toronto’s cycling community. [...]

Concerns about Hwy. 413 agreement

15 April 2024

Phil Pothen, of Environmental Defence, weighs in on the Hwy. 413 memorandum of understanding. [...]

Ontario reaches Hwy. 413 agreement with feds

15 April 2024

Ontario's Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria joined CP24 to discuss the Highway 413 agreement. [...]

Food service workers at Pearson could strike

15 April 2024

Martin Cerqua, president of Teamsters Local 647, discusses the imminent job action by Gate Gourmet employees. [...]

Celebrating Toronto's food scene

15 April 2024

Krista Faist, of Twenty Two Media group, reflects on Keith Lee’s successful visit to Toronto. [...]

MUST WATCH: Home invasion in Markham

15 April 2024

Video shows a break-in at a Markham home on April 12th. YRP charged two men and have recovered a stolen vehicle. [...]

WATCH: Condo fire in Toronto's downtown core

15 April 2024

A condo fire on York St. near Union Station shut down roads surrounding Maple Leafs Square in downtown Toronto. [...]

Ontario may not hit LTC care target due to staff shortages

16 April 2024

Difficulties hiring and retaining enough nurses and personal support workers for long-term care homes could mean the Ontario government may not meet its target for the amount of hands-on care [...]

Ontario's biggest hydro dams to get $1B life extension

15 April 2024

Ontario says it will spend $1 billion to extend the life of the biggest hydroelectric dams in the province. [...]

Toronto exploring use of underused school lands as help to address housing crisis

16 April 2024

Some Toronto councillors are pushing the province to change a “deal-crusher” rule, one they say prevents the city from buying land from the public school board to build housing. [...]

'Woodland rapist' victim says genealogy website led police to alleged attacker

16 April 2024

Thirty years after he was attacked, one of the victims in an Ontario child sex predator cold case says he felt "joy, then sadness" when he learned of a recent [...]

Airline catering workers at Pearson airport go on strike

16 April 2024

Some flights departing from Toronto's Pearson airport could have fewer food and beverage options onboard as workers at an airline catering company went on strike Tuesday, the union representing the employees says. [...]

Hundreds of cyclists pay respects to man who died after being struck by driver

16 April 2024

Hundreds of cyclists took part in a memorial bike ride on Monday for a man struck and killed by a driver last week in Toronto. [...]

Proposed class action against Shoppers Drug Mart alleges 'unsafe and unethical corporate practices'

15 April 2024

A former Shoppers Drug Mart franchise owner has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the Canadian retail pharmacy chain, and its parent company Loblaw, alleging the companies imposed “unsafe [...]

NCAA star Caitlin Clark headed to Indiana Fever as 1st overall pick of WNBA draft

15 April 2024

Caitlin Clark was selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever on Monday night, while Aaliyah Edwards of Kingston, Ont., was picked sixth by [...]

PWHL hits home stretch as players return from world championship

15 April 2024

The Professional Women's Hockey League enters the home stretch of its inaugural season Thursday when it resumes following the world championship break. [...]

'It feels amazing': Determined Canadian basketball men secure Paris Paralympic berth

15 April 2024

Canada's men's wheelchair basketball team will return to France in August to continue its run of Paralympic appearances from 1968 following a 72-60 victory over Italy in a crossover game [...]

Weekend recap: Canadian women's hockey team reunifies the titles

15 April 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter reviews a winning weekend for Canadian Olympic athletes, highlighted by a women's hockey gold and more victories for swimming star Summer McIntosh. [...]

Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon in runaway, Hellen Obiri repeats in women's pro race

15 April 2024

Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia set a blistering pace and held on to win the Boston Marathon on Monday, finishing in two hours, six minutes, 17 seconds — the 10th fastest [...]

22 hours a day of live coverage key to CBC's Paris Olympics plan

15 April 2024

CBC/Radio-Canada has announced its extensive coverage plans for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The coverage of Team Canada's approximately 10,500 athletes include a consistent slate of on-the-ground and in-studio coverage programming [...]

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews barrelling toward rarely seen 70-goal season

15 April 2024

Auston Matthews is on the verge of entering rarefied air in pursuit of 70 goals this season. Matthews is currently one goal shy of the mark, with his Toronto Maple [...]

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. [...]

Fixing electric wires

16 April 2024

Working in the rear of some buildings being worked on. Between Roxborough and MacPherson. A lot of construction is under way!Yonge Street near the library closed while construction is going [...]

New steps on Roxborough!

15 April 2024

The house is being redone. [...]

Yonge Street going up and up!

15 April 2024

The seven special stores and restaurants remain but their rear is going up!A garage between MacPherson and Roxborough.Bus heading up Avenue Road. [...]

At MacPherson Park!

14 April 2024

Two ladies with two dogs playing at MacPherson Park!One of their dogsAnother. Both having a good time! [...]

A note to dog people!

14 April 2024

Too many people walking with dogs leave a poo behind! Here is their note on Roxborough.Caught in the trees on Roxborough! It will no doubt come down before long.Carefully waiting [...]

Heading to a fire!

13 April 2024

One of several fire trucks heading out Avenue Road for a fire somewhere! [...]

Takeouts available on Roxborough!

13 April 2024

The house owners have put these out on Roxborough for a pickup for anyone who wants them! It happens a lot in our neighbourhood.This on Roxborough outside a house being [...]

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 [...]

Tri-Communicator Awards Honour Dispatchers

15 April 2024

Toronto Police Service Communicator of the Year Peter Karagiannis was among several Emergency Services members honoured at Toronto Police headquarters on April 15. “Fire, paramedics and police work so closely [...]

Reflecting on Progress in Missing Persons Investigations

13 April 2024

April 13 marks the third anniversary of the Missing and Missed Report from the Independent Civilian Review into Missing Person Investigations. Through the collaborative development and design with the Missing [...]

Community Joins in Prayer Walk

11 April 2024

For the first time, Toronto Police Service members and faith leaders simultaneously walked in every Division in the city on April 11. “I am happy to be participating in this [...]

Partnership Reduces Robberies

10 April 2024

Pharmacy robberies have been drastically reduced in Toronto through the use of time-delayed safes thanks to a partnership with the Ontario College of Pharmacists and the Ontario Association of Chiefs [...]

Report Hate Crimes Anonymously

9 April 2024

Reporting hate crimes is essential for a safe and healthy city, whether it be directly to police or anonymously. Toronto Crime Stoppers have launched a campaign to encourage reporting of [...]

Officers Save Man with Tourniquet

8 April 2024

Quick thinking by two young Toronto Police Service officers with tourniquets probably saved the life of a stabbing victim. On February 1, Constables Tyler Baptist and Jeffrey Pierre of 55 [...]

Standing Together for Peaceful Demonstrations

5 April 2024

Toronto Police will not hesitate to enforce the law and make arrests where warranted during ongoing demonstrations stemming from the crisis in the Middle East. “Policing such events in a [...]

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