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Phillies hold off Blue Jays late to win 5-4

8 March 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies took an early 5-0 lead and held on to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Saturday in spring training action. [...]

Scarborough shooting: ‘Brazen’ shooters will be caught, Premier Ford vows

8 March 2025

Ontario Premier Doug Ford also denounced the shooting, saying it was a brazen act of violence that "will not be tolerated" and those responsible "will be brought to justice." [...]

Suspect at large after mass shooting injures 12 in Scarborough

8 March 2025

Police did not disclose the conditions of 12 victims, who were injured during a large scale shooting in Scarborough Friday night. [...]

A.J. Lawson makes first-ever NBA start

8 March 2025

There was no hiding A.J. Lawson's smile when Scotiabank Arena in-game host Mark Strong announced his name as part of the Toronto Raptors' starting lineup. [...]

Quickley’s 34 points help Raptors top lowly Jazz

8 March 2025

Immanuel Quickley scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Toronto Raptors in a wire-to-wire win over the Utah Jazz 118-109 on Friday. [...]

Maple Leafs acquire Laughton, Carlo

8 March 2025

Brad Treliving watched his Atlantic Division counterparts make their moves. [...]

Maple Leafs acquire Laughton, Carlo

7 March 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired centre Scott Laughton and defenceman Brandon Carlo ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline. [...]

Premier hopes identification of remains found at landfill helps family move forward

8 March 2025

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s premier says he has spoken with the family of an Indigenous woman murdered by a serial killer, and he hopes the confirmation that her remains have been [...]

Advocates skeptical of Canada’s plan to grant status to undocumented construction workers

8 March 2025

The Canadian government is carving a path to residency for undocumented construction workers to help fill the industry's labour shortage. [...]

Canadian canola farmers to feel impact from damaging Chinese tariffs

8 March 2025

OTTAWA — Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China’s sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities. Chris Davison, president of the Canola [...]

Ottawa inks initial contract for new River-class destroyers with Irving

8 March 2025

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government signed an initial deal with Irving Shipbuilding for the Royal Canadian Navy’s new River-class destroyers. The implementation contract is worth $8 billion for the [...]

Brampton religious leader charged in sexual assault investigation

8 March 2025

A 69-year-old religious leader is facing charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Brampton. Peel police say a woman went to the man’s residence on March 3 for [...]

Steel and aluminum tariffs bring looming uncertainty over Canada

8 March 2025

While the U.S. paused its blanket 25 per cent tariff on some goods, there's still uncertainty as duties on steel and aluminum imports into Canada set to kick in March [...]

Iran’s top leader rejects talks with the US over missile range, regional influence

8 March 2025

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he rejects a U.S. push for talks between the two countries because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions [...]

91-year-old veteran says he was denied right to vote in Ontario's election, despite having proper ID

8 March 2025

The senior said he was denied his right to vote despite bringing proper ID to his polling station in the riding of Bay of Quinte — and his family fears [...]

'These guys just looked at the crowd and opened fire,' Toronto police say after Scarborough pub mass shooting

8 March 2025

Nobody was killed but 12 were injured by bullets and flying glass, police say, while shooters remain at large. [...]

City of Toronto, workers' union reach 11th-hour tentative agreement

8 March 2025

The City of Toronto and CUPE Local 79, which represents thousands of municipal workers, say they have reached a tentative agreement. The union had said members would strike Monday if [...]

19-year-old suffers life-threatening injuries in head-on crash in Durham: police

8 March 2025

Police said the man lost control of the Honda CR-V he was driving and veered into the path of the northbound truck. [...]

Women in trades push for change in Ontario, saying isolation, discrimination still a problem

8 March 2025

Women in construction and trades say they continue to face isolation, discrimination and other barriers that must be addressed if the industry and the province want more of them in [...]

How to follow CBC's coverage of the Liberal Party of Canada's leadership announcement

8 March 2025

A breakdown of how Canadians can tune into CBC's special coverage of the Liberal leadership announcement. [...]

How a century-old, Canada-U.S. collaboration keeps Niagara Falls shining bright — even in a trade war

8 March 2025

"Our mutual respect and admiration of the falls is a reflection of how we should really be with one another," says Niagara Falls N.Y., Mayor Robert Restaino. [...]

Jacobs tops Carruthers in Page playoff 3-4 game to reach semifinal at Montana's Brier

9 March 2025

Alberta's Brad Jacobs defeated Manitoba's Reid Carruthers 6-5 in the Page playoff 3-4 game on Saturday afternoon at the Montana's Brier in Kelowna, B.C. [...]

Cayla Barnes' goal in OT lifts Victoire past Fleet in front of sell-out crowd at Boston University

8 March 2025

Cayla Barnes scored 21 seconds into overtime to lift the league-leading Montreal Victoire a 3-2 win over the Boston Fleet in front of a sell-out crowd Saturday at Agganis Arena. [...]

Canada earns bronze at wheelchair curling worlds and spot at 2026 Paralympics

8 March 2025

Canada defeated Slovakia 4-2 to earn bronze at the World Wheelchair Curling Championship on Saturday in Stevenston, Scotland. [...]

Canada's Shapovalov advances with 2nd-round win at Indian Wells

9 March 2025

Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the third of the Indian Wells tennis tournament with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Australia's Adam Walton on Saturday. [...]

Dunstone and Gushue reach 1-2 game at Brier, Jacobs and Carruthers into 3-4 game

8 March 2025

The path to a Montana's Brier title remains long for Alberta's Brad Jacobs after he split a pair of qualifier games Friday while back-to-back losses ended Mike McEwen's brief playoff [...]

Canadian snowboard cross racer Eliot Grondin wins World Cup bronze despite crash in final

8 March 2025

Canada's Eliot Grondin earned bronze for his fourth snowboard cross World Cup medal of the season on Saturday in Gudauri, Georgia, despite crashing in the big final. [...]

Rooney posts shutout as Frost rout Charge in Takeover Tour game in North Carolina

8 March 2025

Kendall Coyne Schofield scored the game-winning goal in the sixth minute of play and Maddie Rooney earned her second shutout as the Minnesota Frost blanked the Ottawa Charge 5-0 on [...]

We found our cover couple from 2011

1 March 2025

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Since its incorporation in 1913, Leaside has constantly been evolving and transforming. But in many, many ways, Leaside has remained [...]

Is this the most famous dog in Leaside?

1 March 2025

Many successful people have lived in Leaside over the years. I’ve written about some of them in Leaside Life. But this is the first time I’ve written about a successful [...]

Dude, where’s my bus?

1 March 2025

During the recent election campaign, Premier Ford said he’s confident that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will finally open in 2025. Years late, mega-digging, noise and disruption. Surely the Crosstown must [...]

No Rooz Pirooz! Ali and his many new beginnings

1 March 2025

Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is an ancient holiday and one which Leasider Ali Toufighi has observed his entire life. It is a celebration of new beginnings. Turns out Ali [...]

Letters to the Editor

1 March 2025

Dear dog owners: leash your dog! A letter from a reader: First, I would like to thank all dog owners who walk their dogs with a leash. We non-dog owners [...]

A crowded field vies to be next school trustee

1 March 2025

On March 3rd, voters in Ward 11 Don Valley West who are citizens and public school supporters will head to the polls to elect a new Toronto District School Board [...]

Get your Glow on at this Bayview spa

1 March 2025

Glow Spa, upstairs at 1675 Bayview Ave., is celebrating its anniversary of, as they say, “Proudly pampering Toronto for over 22 years.” In fact, this month marks their 23rd anniversary. [...]

AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

4 September 2024

Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 3:00pm [...]

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 15th, 2024

30 April 2024

Saturday, June 15th between 10:30am – 4:00pm [...]

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

Chanukah Menorah Lighting

28 December 2024

Come celebrate Chanukah in Mount Pleasant Village! Everyone's invited to our Menorah lighting Sat. Dec. 28 at 7:30PM [...]

13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

21 September 2024

Bring the whole fam to Mount Pleasant Village's Harvest Fair Sept 21. Shop the Sidewalk Sale and enjoy a day of entertainment, activities and fun! Supported by My Main Street [...]

Tapestry Opera

8 September 2024

Enjoy the delightful music of Tapestry Opera in an intimate performance on MPV's Curbside Stage. [...]

Mount Pleasant Village Comedy Festival

22 June 2024

Toronto's top comics will have you rolling in the aisles! Come out and enjoy these hilarious stand-up and improv shows all summer long. [...]

Celebrate Canada!

25 May 2024

Sidewalk Sale & Neighbourhood Party - FREE family fun with music, prizes, shows and acticities for kids. [...]

Pleasant Present Contest

19 May 2024

SHOP MORE... DINE MORE... Upload a receipt for your chance to WIN a $100 MPV Gift Card! [...]

Mother’s Day 2024

11 May 2024

Pick up an extra special gift for Mom and treat her to a delicious meal she'll remember! [...]

Breakfast at Yonge and Roxborough!

8 March 2025

Pantry offers breakfast in the morning. Other food later.The roads and broken up all around our area. It's best to drive slow and not hurt a car.Finishing off MacPherson. [...]

A huge guy!

8 March 2025

He was standing up on the subway. Super tall, almost touching the top of the subway car! [...]

The chair is having problems!

7 March 2025

The chair we noted before has still not been taken away and stays on Roxborough, not far from Yonge Street! It actually has some notes written on it.It has moved [...]

It won't go away!

6 March 2025

No one wants to take the chair away off Yonge Street on Roxborough! It has been there a few days.Snow is gone from Yonge Street! Let us hope it won't [...]

Double tickets!

5 March 2025

Two cars and a few more were getting tickets on Roxborough. [...]

It just stays there!

5 March 2025

The City people don't seem to be taking it away. It's been for a while near Yonge Street.Still a lot of work left on MacPherson near Yonge. [...]

Watermain replacement!

4 March 2025

It's happening on Rowanwood that is across from MacPherson. It says "building a great city." :))Some of the snow on Molson is melting and there are fewer cars staying on.A [...]

Apply by March 17 to join Leaside Memorial Arena Board

18 February 2025

Local residents are needed to serve on the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board. The Board is looking for individuals with a background in law, human resources, non-profit leadership, sports [...]

Provincial Election 2025

16 February 2025

Election Day: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Advance Polls: Thursday, February 20 - Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. See ElectionsOntario to check voter [...]

Ward 11 TDSB Trustee by-election

16 February 2025

Election to fill vacant Ward 11 Trustee seat (same boundaries as City of Toronto Ward 15, Don Valley West) Election Day: Monday, March 3, 2025, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. [...]

Concert Properties proposes 32, 37, and 43 storeys for former Sunnybrook Plaza site

2 January 2025

Concert Properties has recently submitted a proposal to the City of Toronto for the former Sunnybrook Plaza site that greatly exceeds the size and density of the original proposals for [...]

Mayor Chow proposing big change that would see buildings go up all over Toronto

13 November 2024

Mayor Olivia Chow has proposed a major change to the process of how housing is built in Toronto, one that would allow a new generation of buildings to pop up [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin Wins Don Valley West By-Election

6 November 2024

Rachel Chernos Lin has won the Don Valley West by-election with nearly 55 percent of the vote, beating competitor Anthony Furey by more than 20 points in what began as [...]

Vote November 4, 2024 – Ward 15 By-Election

30 October 2024

The Ward 15 By-Election set for November 4, 2024, will decide on a candidate to succeed Councillor Jaye Robinson as Ward 15 representative on City Council. Voting places will be open [...]

Don Valley West By-election – Virtual Candidates’ Meeting

9 October 2024

A Toronto City Council by-election will be held in Don Valley West on Monday, November 4, 2024 to replace long-time councillor Jaye Robinson. SEDRA has joined with many other residents’ [...]

Candidate Answers – Don Valley West By-election

26 September 2024

A Toronto City Council by-election will be held in Don Valley West on Monday, November 4, 2024 to replace long-time councillor Jaye Robinson. In order to help inform voters about [...]

What Did Davisville Do Wrong?

12 September 2024

We get used to the status quo, for the most part. Things are as they are, especially if they were in place when we first arrived in an area. The [...]

City By-election in Don Valley West

11 September 2024

A Toronto City Council by-election will be held in Don Valley West on Monday, November 4, 2024 to replace long-time councillor Jaye Robinson. Voters already have 15 candidates to choose [...]

Davisville Traffic Safety Proposal

19 June 2024

For several years, SEDRA has been working with Councillor Josh Matlow, City of Toronto staff, TDSB Trustee Shelley Laskin, TDSB staff, and community members on improving safety for pedestrians on [...]

Federal By-election in Toronto-St. Paul’s

18 June 2024

A federal by-election will be held in Toronto-St. Paul’s on Monday, June 24, 2024 to replace long-time MP Carolyn Bennett. According to Elections Canada, voters will face the longest ballot [...]

Construction of Davisville Community & Aquatic Centre

17 June 2024

Construction will begin soon for the City of Toronto’s Aquatic Centre, being built on the southwest corner of Davisville-Spectrum school site, steps away from the Davisville subway station. The TDSB [...]

Ontario Place sewer plan an environmental disaster

27 January 2025

We are writing in opposition to the Ontario Government’s combined sewer overflow work (CSO) at 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West (Ontario Place) that has the clear potential to spread polluted water, [...]

Toronto city council passes plan to entice developers to build rental homes

15 November 2024

Toronto city council has approved a plan to support the building of 20,000 new rental homes in the city. The plan, approved Wednesday by a vote of 23 to 1, would see [...]

Mayor Chow proposing big change that would see buildings go up all over Toronto

13 November 2024

Mayor Olivia Chow has proposed a major change to the process of how housing is built in Toronto, one that would allow a new generation of buildings to pop up [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin Wins Don Valley West By-Election

8 November 2024

Rachel Chernos Lin has won the Don Valley West by-election with nearly 55 percent of the vote, beating competitor Anthony Furey by more than 20 points in what began as [...]

Heritage planning and designation

30 October 2024

FoNTRA recognizes the immense challenge imposed by the provincial government’s deadline for designation of listed properties, and the threat to loss of Toronto’s cultural heritage. We strongly support the City’s [...]

Improving Community Consultation – Housing Action Plan

30 October 2024

FoNTRA requeststhat consideration of the report be deferred to allow for proper communication, engagement and consultation for its proposals and recommendations. FoNTRA supports the objectives of the Housing Action Plan, [...]

Over 850 trees bulldozed at Ontario Place under cover of darkness, as Province releases Therme lease details

6 October 2024

Under cover of darkness, Infrastructure Ontario began the removal of 865 trees at Ontario Place on the evening of Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Within a single day, workers had cut [...]

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