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2024 By-Election: Councillor Ward 15, Don Valley West

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‘Russians at War’ producers threaten TVO with legal action for pulling film

19 September 2024

A letter addressed to TVO's board and management demands that the network immediately reinstate its commitment to air the controversial documentary or face 'legal remedies.' [...]

Hot Docs says it’s reopening theatre on a limited basis, searching for new leader

19 September 2024

Canada’s largest documentary film festival says the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema will open for third-party rentals and select partner screening events later this month. [...]

Ontario alcohol expansion not related to early election speculation: minister

19 September 2024

The province is paying up to a quarter-of-a-billion dollars to break an exclusivity contract with The Beer Store 18 months early to push alcohol into 8,500 new stores. [...]

Hundreds defrauded in door-to-door Ontario scam, Canada-wide warrants issued

19 September 2024

Ontario Provincial Police have uncovered a door-to-door sales fraud operation that victimized more than 200 older and vulnerable residents in Ontario. [...]

Via Rail CEO calls 10-hour train delay ‘unacceptable,’ says new evacuation plan in place

19 September 2024

Passengers were stranded on a Via Rail train for about 10 hours after two mechanical breakdowns between Montreal and Quebec City at the end of August. [...]

After slow start, CNE attendance surpasses 2019 and hits 1.49 million visitors

19 September 2024

The annual exhibition got off to a slow start on its first weekend when Toronto was walloped by a major rainstorm. [...]

Bichette back on injured list with finger fracture

19 September 2024

$Bichette back on injured list with finger fracture$

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette returned to the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a right middle finger fracture. [...]

Suspect sought in double homicide

19 September 2024

Toronto police say they are looking for one of the shooters involved in the double homicide. [...]

Barrie police looking for porch pirate

19 September 2024

Barrie Police are investigating a different type of porch piracy after a man was caught on camera walking off with some outdoor furniture. [...]

Ice quality degrading with warmer winters

19 September 2024

New research out of York University indicates it may be increasingly unsafe when it comes to taking to the ice in the winter. [...]

64% say fewer immigrants should be accepted

19 September 2024

A recent poll suggests more Canadians now believe fewer immigrants should be accepted next year. [...]

Suspects charged with first-degree murder

19 September 2024

Police have identified the two men killed in an early Wednesday morning shooting at a park north of Toronto. [...]

New school-police protocol unveiled in York Region

19 September 2024

York Regional Police have announce a new plan when it comes to working with local schools. [...]

Federal Liberals losing a cabinet minister

19 September 2024

A major shakeup is coming within Prime Minister Trudeau's cabinet. Pablo Rodriguez is leaving his post as transport minister. [...]

Ontario eyes barring new bike lanes where car lanes would be cut

20 September 2024

The Ontario government is considering bringing forward legislation that could prohibit the installation of bike lanes when lanes for motor vehicles are removed as a result, sources say. [...]

Tyler Allsopp wins provincial Bay of Quinte byelection

20 September 2024

Seven candidates competed for the provincial Bay of Quinte seat in Thursday's byelection, which was triggered last month when former cabinet minister Todd Smith resigned. [...]

16 candidates to run in Don Valley West byelection

19 September 2024

Voters will have a choice of 16 candidates in the Nov. 4 city council byelection in Don Valley West. [...]

Daily Bread launches Thanksgiving drive amid 'crisis-level' food insecurity in Toronto

19 September 2024

Toronto's Daily Bread food bank launched its annual Thanksgiving drive Thursday as it tries to alleviate what it calls "crisis-level" food insecurity in the city. [...]

Police release images of North York double shooting suspect

19 September 2024

Police say Ibrahim Handule, 26, and Deshawn Walters, 27, both from Toronto, died after being shot in the Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue area this week. [...]

Aurora GO commuters voice frustration over parking shortage despite empty reserved spots

19 September 2024

Commuters who park their vehicles at the Aurora GO station before taking the train are frustrated by what they say is a lack of nearby parking due to construction and [...]

Toronto Biennial of Art exploring 'Precarious Joys' in 10-week exhibit

19 September 2024

The Toronto Biennial of Art is returning to the city this month with more than 90 artworks hosted across 11 exhibition sites. The exhibition, held every two years, runs from Saturday [...]

Ohtani becomes 1st MLB player to achieve 50 home runs, 50 stolen bases in a season

20 September 2024

Shohei Ohtani became the first major league player to exceed 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season during the most spectacular game of a history-making career for [...]

CBC Sports' Devin Heroux to receive medal for 'top-quality, enthusiastic and empathetic sports coverage'

19 September 2024

On Friday morning, CBC Sports senior reporter Devin Heroux will be presented a King Charles III Coronation Medal in Québec for providing “top-quality, enthusiastic and empathetic professional sports coverage as [...]

The 2024 Canadian athletics season has come to a close, let’s talk about it

19 September 2024

On this episode of Athletics North, Devin Heroux & certified track nerd Morgan Campbell wrap up the 2024 athletics season. From Canadians cementing their place in the field and the [...]

Team Rachel Homan picking up where it left off after dominant curling season

19 September 2024

As one of the top women's rinks in the world over the last decade, expectations are usually quite high for the members of Team Rachel Homan. The season after one [...]

Former Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson tells his story in 'The Beautiful Dream' memoir

20 September 2024

Making 104 senior appearances for Canada over a 20-year span, Atiba Hutchinson embodied quiet professionalism and leadership. Hutchinson documents his journey on and off the field in an entertaining, refreshingly [...]

The Boston Marathon's tougher qualifying times aren't really new

18 September 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter explains how today's faster runners had already effectively lowered the Boston Marathon qualifying times before organizers made it official. [...]

Dreading fall sports registration? There are ways P.E.I. families can get help with the costs

20 September 2024

With many young people on P.E.I. gearing up for the start of fall and winter sports, some organizations are putting on programs to help out with some of the costs. [...]

Alan Redway changed the course of raccoon history

1 September 2024

The Museum of Toronto’s latest exhibit, Toronto Gone Wild, has an interesting reference to Alan Redway, former East York Mayor and Leaside resident. Extended to November 2nd, due to popular [...]

New Year’s in September?

1 September 2024

Welcome back from your summer, whether or not you were away. Autumn approaches. It always feels as if September (not January) is really the start of a new year, with [...]

Get ready to Rally for Rehab!

1 September 2024

I’ll be there. How about you? On Sun., Sept. 8, hundreds of participants will be turning up for the Rally for Rehab, at Toronto Rehab’s Rumsey Centre, at 347 Rumsey [...]

Gardening in Garden Court – Neighbours bring back the plants

1 September 2024

Leaside is an ideal neighbourhood for gardeners. Although named after a railway junction, it developed in the early 20th century as a model garden suburb with generous curving streets and [...]

Leaside traffic: the joke that’s no laughing matter

1 September 2024

I wanted to kick off this month’s column with a joke about road construction in Leaside, but I’m still working on it ☺… No matter how hard I try, the [...]

Iva Mazar’s pivot from engineering to Pilates

1 September 2024

If you’ve never tried Pilates or are looking for a new class, allow me to make a personal recommendation. Pilates is one of those “anyone can do it,” low impact-big [...]

Meet the service that could become your best PAL

1 September 2024

If you’re reading the print version of this issue of Leaside Life, it might not occur to you that for reasons such as blindness, low vision, mobility or learning disabilities, [...]

AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

4 September 2024

Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 4:00pm [...]

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

13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

12 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! [...]

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! [...]

Community Clean Up Day

8 April 2024

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

Cleaning the streets!

19 September 2024

The City sends these to clear the streets. This one was on Molson.Roxborough is getting harder, especially in the afternoon. The cars head to the west across Avenue Road.Work is [...]

Subway door shut

18 September 2024

A door in the subway is shut down. Out of service. It needed to be repaired. Other doors in the car were working OK. Outside a house. People can take the [...]

Rebel House Tuesday special!

17 September 2024

The Rebel House has a special Quesadilla on Tuesday! [...]

House being fixed on MacPherson

17 September 2024

Adding stuff on the house.It's being well fixed. Looking good!This Yonge Street one is still being worked on. [...]

All enjoying!

16 September 2024

They all like each other on Yonge and Roxborough!Fixing things on Yonge StreetAll tight on Macpherson! [...]

Walking on MacPherson

15 September 2024

He left his car further along on MacPherson and dropped of his package by walking closer.Working in the park.Putti always have stuff to show! [...]

Opposite the library

14 September 2024

The only Starbucks left in the area. It's opposite the library on Yonge Street. Only gives takeouts.Available on Yonge Street. Near Canadian Tire.A house nicely being done on Roxborough. [...]

Evan Sambasivam

19 September 2024

I was born and raised in Don Valley West. I love our community, but I’m worried about what I’m seeing in the city. I’m worried about the cost of housing, [...]

Sheena Sharp

19 September 2024

I want the city to meet the challenge of climate change and Housing in all its forms; more family housing, housing for homeless people, and cheaper housing. I have worked [...]

Dan Trayes

19 September 2024

I want to be councillor to help and give back to the community. My goal is to combine my lived experiences as well as my work experience pertaining to the [...]

Ward 15 By-Election Updates

19 September 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. Under the auspices of FoNTRA, [...]

Jason Stevens

19 September 2024

Having served in a few elected positions and recently going before the city’s budget committee in 2024 I believe my knowledge of local, provincial and federal politics, government officials and [...]

OLT approves height bump from 35 to 40 storeys at Eglinton & Mann

16 August 2024

A proposed development at 589 Eglinton Avenue East has secured approval from the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) for its settlement offer with the City of Toronto from March, 2024. The approved plan [...]

Leaside is getting its own street festival!

8 August 2024

Leaside's first-ever the street festival, takes place Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2024, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at and around 25 Commercial Road, hosted by the Motorista [...]

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 [...]

SEDRA Tribute to Jaye Robinson

10 June 2024

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Jaye Robinson, City Councillor for Don Valley West. We send our condolences to her family and friends, and wish [...]

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 [...]

Jason Stevens

16 September 2024

Having served in a few elected positions and recently going before the city's budget committee in 2024 I believe my knowledge of local, provincial and federal politics, government officials and [...]

Dan Trayes

16 September 2024

I want to be councillor to help and give back to the community. My goal is to combine my lived experiences as well as my work experience pertaining to the [...]

Sheena Sharp

16 September 2024

I want the city to meet the challenge of climate change and Housing in all its forms; more family housing, housing for homeless people, and cheaper housing. I have worked [...]

Evan Sambasivam

16 September 2024

I was born and raised in Don Valley West. I love our community, but I’m worried about what I’m seeing in the city. I’m worried about the cost of housing, [...]

TLAB Annual Report

13 July 2024

We congratulate Chair Dino Lombardi on his continuing leadership of the TLAB. It is important to remember that Toronto has a unique (in Ontario) distinction in having its own tribunal [...]

Improving Community Consultation

11 July 2024

This will confirm that in principle we support (with one significant reservation), the staff report and its recommendations, including: Planning and Housing Committee to request the Executive Director, Development Review, [...]

In Ontario, it’s harder than ever to appeal local developments

24 June 2024

Groups frustrated by the Ford government’s “sledgehammer” approach limiting development appeals say they’re now powerless to prevent urban sprawl, loss of farmland, and squandered green space in the province. Among [...]

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