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by The Bulldog • May 23, 2017

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Over $3.2M worth of drugs off the street in massive Ontario drug bust

28 May 2025

Four people have been arrested and millions of dollars worth of drugs are off the street in what London police are calling the largest fentanyl seizer in the force’s history. [...]

Ford government to skip committee hearings for budget, bill that could arm special constables

28 May 2025

The government plans to skip debate and committee on a total of four proposed laws, including the budget and an omnibus justice law that could give more guns to special [...]

Ontario veterinarian rescues puppy after machete attack in St. Lucia

28 May 2025

Gabriel, a five-month-old puppy who suffered severe injuries after being attacked by a machete in St. Lucia, is recovering in Guelph after surgery earlier this week. [...]

$100K worth of Crown Royal stolen from transport truck in Windsor: police

28 May 2025

Windsor police are investigating the theft of $100,000 in Crown Royal whisky after suspects stole a trailer from a fenced lot and later abandoned it without the liquor. [...]

Police warn of ‘increased’ copper thefts from air conditioners in Ontario city

28 May 2025

The incidents involve copper piping and wiring from air conditioning units being stolen in Oshawa, police said. [...]

Via Rail subsidiary paid Quebec marketing firm $330K as it pivoted to high-speed rail

28 May 2025

A federal Crown corporation paid more than $330,000 to an outside marketing firm to rebrand a planned passenger rail project between Toronto and Quebec City. [...]

Ontario to amend mining bill, add Indigenous economic zones amid First Nations uproar

28 May 2025

The bill, which seeks to speed up mining projects, is set to go through amendments Wednesday at committee as it moves towards becoming law. [...]

Judge quickly rejects mistrial request at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

28 May 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge immediately rejected a defense request for a mistrial on Wednesday at the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, after his attorneys said [...]

Oilers’ Zach Hyman likely out for the season: Knoblauch

28 May 2025

The Edmonton Oilers will have to continue their playoff drive without a key player. Zach Hyman will have surgery Wednesday and is likely out for the season after suffering an upper-body injury in [...]

Tate brothers face rape and trafficking charges in the UK

28 May 2025

LONDON (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been charged in Britain with rape and other crimes, prosecutors said Wednesday. The charges were authorized last year and news [...]

A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says

28 May 2025

COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. The World Health Organization said Wednesday the rise in cases is primarily [...]

Experts say royal visit was meant to send a message to Trump — and to London

28 May 2025

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney meant to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump by inviting King Charles to Ottawa this week, foreign policy experts say — but [...]

Canadian Medical Association to challenge Alberta gender-affirming healthcare bill in court

28 May 2025

Alberta's Bill 26, which directs doctors on how to deliver gender-affirming care to minors in the province, is in the spotlight one again. [...]

Michael Cera and Wes Anderson were destined to make a movie together

28 May 2025

CANNES, France (AP) — When Michael Cera was announced as joining the cast of a Wes Anderson movie for the first time, the prevailing response was: Hadn’t he already been [...]

Developers found guilty of defrauding investors out of retirement savings in Barrie, Winnipeg

28 May 2025

Two men have been found guilty of fraud over $5,000 after misleading investors on two never-realized projects in Barrie, Ont., and in Winnipeg. [...]

SIU clears York Region police after man died following 'medical distress' in holding cell

28 May 2025

Ontario’s police watchdog says York Region police officers are not at fault after a man died in February after going into “medical distress” in a Richmond Hill holding cell. [...]

Ontario to amend controversial Bill 5, add duty to consult provisions amid First Nations uproar

28 May 2025

Premier Doug Ford's government is preparing to partially amend a contentious mining bill, but it intends to proceed with the legislation — despite opposition from First Nations leaders in Ontario who say it infringes on [...]

Scarborough-Rouge Park byelection set for Sept. 29: city hall

28 May 2025

The byelection to find a new councillor to represent Scarborough-Rouge Park is set to take place on Sept. 29, the City of Toronto announced Wednesday. [...]

How much are 'financial landlords' driving up Toronto rents?

28 May 2025

A new report is shining a light on a decades-long problem in Toronto: so-called 'financial landlords' and their effect on Toronto's rental market. CBC's Chris Glover digs into the data [...]

Canadian teen Mboko extends perfect run to reach 3rd round at French Open

28 May 2025

Toronto's Victoria Mboko extended her dream run at the French Open with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Germany's Eva Lys on Wednesday to reach the third round. [...]

How a tipster tracked a U.S. fugitive 'psychic' to Toronto after a 21-year search

28 May 2025

An internet sleuth pointed authorities to the whereabouts of a longtime U.S. fugitive leading a double life in Ontario. CBC News has pieced together new details about the anonymous tip [...]

Canadian swim star Summer McIntosh confirms she will train with Michael Phelps's former coach

28 May 2025

Canadian swimming phenom Summer McIntosh is making it official that following July's world swimming championships she'll be moving to Texas to be coached by Bob Bowman, who famously guided American [...]

Marco Arop's coach hails world champion runner as 'once-in-a-lifetime athlete,' marvels at fast recovery time

28 May 2025

Edmonton runner Marco Arop will look to win his first Grand Slam Track title in three attempts this weekend in Philadelphia after placing second in the short distance group (800 [...]

Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman needs season-ending surgery after Game 4 injury

28 May 2025

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said Wednesday the Zach Hyman was set to have surgery after getting injured in Edmonton's 4-1 victory over Dallas in Game 4 of the NHL's [...]

In 2018 police interviews played at sex assault trial, ex-players get graphic about night at London hotel

28 May 2025

We're back at Superior Court in London, Ont., to cover the latest developments from the sexual assault trial of five former world junior hockey players. [...]

Canadian teen Mboko extends perfect run to reach 3rd round at French Open

28 May 2025

Toronto's Victoria Mboko extended her dream run at the French Open with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Germany's Eva Lys on Wednesday to reach the third round. [...]

With PWHL expansion looming, the defending champion Frost go out on top

27 May 2025

The Frost will get to celebrate one last time before rosters are thrown in a blender next week. Expansion draft protection lists are due next Tuesday, and teams can only [...]

See it, be it, and then tee it up: Black Women Golfers group opens new space in golf

27 May 2025

The purpose of Black Women Golfers is not only to create new and emboldened spaces in golf, but to fortify the work that has been done for racial equality in sport [...]

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Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

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AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

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

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 15th, 2024

30 April 2024

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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

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! [...]

Available on MacPherson!

28 May 2025

A great blackberry seed available for $5 a pot on MacPherson!Someone is offering a "Brother" printer on MacPherson. They are black and white and usually good. Not sure whether this [...]

Rolls Royce!

27 May 2025

A Rolls Royce not far from our area! Who would want that?All ready to picked up on Yonge Street!Bottles always available. And there are people who pick them up! [...]

Fun Fair coming!

26 May 2025

The Fun Fair will be on June 7 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. It will be t the Cottingham school!The Mitfar boutique cafe is doing well! Lots of good [...]

Great tulips!

26 May 2025

At Molson and Roxborough! [...]

Cars get hit all the time!

25 May 2025

This one was broken into and was sitting on MacPherson. Hopefully it happened elsewhere!Available for pickup in our area. It seems someone does pick up these things and deals with [...]

Lots of buses!

25 May 2025

Many cars and many buses but not bicycles to be seen on Yonge Street!Branksome Hall noted in our neighbourhood! All the best! [...]

A real expensive car!

24 May 2025

Parked for a while on Roxborough. A really expensive one!A lot of upscale clothing on Yonge Street!It's raining on Yonge Street! Likely for a couple of days. [...]

Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights

29 April 2025

Join LRA President Geoff Kettel and Mitch Bubuji as they lead a Jane's Walk through Bennington Heights. When: Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m. Where: Meet at Evergreen Gardens Park - just west [...]

April 14 Candidates Meeting

25 April 2025

Monday, April 14, 7 p.m.William Lea RoomLeaside Memorial Community Gardens1073 Millwood RoadDoors open at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include a resolution to expand the area served by the Leaside Residents [...]

April 14 Annual & Special Meeting & Candidates Meeting

13 April 2025

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 [...]

SEDRA AGM – May 6, 2025

5 May 2025

Tomorrow, May 6, 2025 is SEDRA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting and you’re invited! Our AGM will be held in-person at Greenwood College School, 443 Mt. Pleasant (at Davisville) Doors open [...]

What Kind of City are We Building?

28 March 2025

By Jeff Latto, Chair of SEDRA’s Tall/Mid-Rise Working Group This is a question worth asking ourselves from time to time. It’s a question worth asking a lot these days as [...]

Davisville Avenue Reimagined – Safer and Better

27 March 2025

Real progress is being made on improving Davisville Avenue, with the goal of making it safer and more usable for all. The City has scheduled improvements to be completed in [...]

Election Fever

26 March 2025

It’s elections, elections all around. In addition to the Don Valley West By-elections for City Councillor and then TDSB Trustee, we had a provincial election. Now we are in the [...]

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 [...]

Annual General Meeting 2025 and Monthly General Meeting

8 May 2025

We invite all members of FoNTRA to the Annual General Meeting. We encourage all member organizations to register for the AGM with Eventbrite to assist us in managing the attendee [...]

Ford government to appeal injunction blocking Toronto bike lane removals

30 April 2025

Doug Ford says the provincial government will appeal the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to grant an injunction that blocks the removal of several bike lanes in Toronto. “But those bike [...]

Ford Government’s Bill 5 is its latest “Trump like” assault on the environment and democracy

30 April 2025

On April 17, 2025 the Ford Government quietly tabled the omnibus Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. While the bill introduces some added authority to restrict [...]

Think Toronto is shabby and ugly? Changing this one thing could help halt the city’s race to the bottom

25 April 2025

Toronto often feels shabby. There are many examples but the renovation of College Park comes to mind. The general idea was good — skating trail, landscaping, sculptural giant frogs — but the execution [...]

Have your federal riding boundaries changed?

4 April 2025

In 2023 the federal riding boundaries were redrawn, and they now no longer correspond to the provincial riding boundaries (as they formerly did). "A redistribution of federal electoral districts ("ridings") began in [...]

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 [...]

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Music, food & fun at Arraiá on Yonge – June 21st
May 27, 2025
Cactus Curious? Toronto’s prickliest plant sale is June 8th
May 27, 2025
Mark your calendars for some Good Vibes, Sat. May 10th
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Milne House Garden Club hosts annual flower show May 15
May 7, 2025
Walk, learn, explore: Jane’s Walk returns May 2nd – 4th
May 1, 2025

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