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by The Bulldog • February 22, 2017

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Jose Berrios pitched six strong innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in exhibition baseball action Sunday. [...]

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Raptors sign Castleton to second 10-day contract

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The Toronto Raptors signed centre Colin Castleton to a second 10-day contract Sunday. [...]

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OPP say they issued a well-being check Wednesday at a home on Sherk Street where they found 83-year-old Anita Goodings dead. [...]

Surging Senators eyeing playoff spot

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Linus Ullmark went out to play the puck midway through Saturday's second period. [...]

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HAVANA (AP) — Electricity service in Cuba was gradually restored Sunday, more than 36 hours after a substation failure left the entire island in the dark. Union Electrica, the state [...]

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MONTREAL — The streets of downtown Montreal turned green like clockwork on Sunday as its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrated its 200th anniversary with the country’s new prime minister [...]

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Mississauga is the latest city that says it will stop flying the American flag amid a trade war between Canada and the U.S., along with President Donald Trump's annexation threats. [...]

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We found our cover couple from 2011

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Calling all senior shinny players!

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Dude, where’s my bus?

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ParaGolf helps swingers of all abilities

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Get moving!

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Tapestry Opera

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Mount Pleasant Village Comedy Festival

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Celebrate Canada!

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Pleasant Present Contest

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Mother’s Day 2024

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A bit of spring is showing!

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Roxborough looking good!

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One of the many people walking with their dogs in our area. This one is in the Roxborough.A house on Roxborough getting furniture.Working on the new building at Roxborough near [...]

Nice walk on Yonge Street

13 March 2025

It's still a bit cold but the dog walkers manage!They are still working on MacPherson near Young.Still working under the street and under house. [...]

Still staying!

12 March 2025

The burger place still stays south of us on Yonge Street. Some people still eat burgers.Putti keeps on going!They are still working on MacPherson near Yonge. [...]

Big machine off Yonge Street!

11 March 2025

One of the many machines near the Rosedale subway station on Crescent Road. The station is being rebuilt.An expensive barbershop at our area on Yonge Street. Seems to be holding [...]

Save the date – 2025 Annual General Meeting

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Apply by March 17 to join Leaside Memorial Arena Board

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City By-election in Don Valley West

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Davisville Traffic Safety Proposal

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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

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Construction of Davisville Community & Aquatic Centre

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Ontario Place sewer plan an environmental disaster

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

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Rachel Chernos Lin Wins Don Valley West By-Election

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Heritage planning and designation

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Improving Community Consultation – Housing Action Plan

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Local churches join together at St. Cuthbert’s for service
March 5, 2025
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February 28, 2025
Meet Toronto-St. Paul’s provincial candidates, Feb 19th
February 19, 2025
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January 28, 2025

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