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Jays call up outfielder Clase and reliever Fisher

7 May 2025

Outfielder Jonatan Clase was recalled from triple-A Buffalo and right-handed pitcher Braydon Fisher was selected to the Blue Jays' major-league roster before Toronto's game against the Los Angeles Angels tonight. [...]

‘I was disgusted with myself’: Toronto man on trial for murdering 12-year-old testifies

7 May 2025

One of three men on trial for the first-degree murder of a 12-year-old boy, who was struck by a stray bullet on Jane Street nearly five years ago, testified Wednesday. [...]

Ford government files appeal against injunction frustrating its bike lane removal

7 May 2025

At the end of April, an Ontario judge told the government it must suspend any imminent plans to remove bike lanes from Bloor Street, Yonge Street or University Avenue. [...]

Toronto school board says it got a ransom demand over stolen student data

7 May 2025

The Toronto District School Board says in a letter to parents and caregivers that it recently learned the data was not destroyed and a "threat actor" has demanded ransom. [...]

Neuroscientist voices concern after Stolarz injury

7 May 2025

Much of the debate in the aftermath of Anthony Stolarz's departure from the Maple Leafs' series opener against Florida centred around whether Panthers forward Sam Bennett should have been disciplined [...]

Pedestrian bridge to Toronto Islands would come with hefty price tag: report

7 May 2025

For years, people have been pushing for a fixed link option for people to get to the Toronto Islands but a tunnel or bridge would cost tens of millions of [...]

Ontario education minister blasts TDSB for considering cutting programs

7 May 2025

Toronto District School Board is one of several boards in Ontario the government is currently subjecting to financial scrutiny, with the threat of a takeover. [...]

Marner scores winner as Maple Leafs defeat Panthers to take 2-0 series lead

8 May 2025

Mitch Marner scored the winner in the third period and Joseph Woll made 25 saves in place of the injured Anthony Stolarz as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Florida [...]

An estimated 1 million Filipinos live in Canada, yet only one made it to the House of Commons

8 May 2025

It was past midnight on April 29th when Filipino Canadian Member of Parliament Rechie Valdez addressed her supporters in an election watch party in her riding of Mississauga-Streetsville. It was [...]

Man who police say crashed into Jennifer Aniston’s front gate is charged with stalking and vandalism

7 May 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors said Wednesday that a Mississippi man who harassed Jennifer Aniston for two years before crashing his vehicle through the front gate of the Los Angeles [...]

TDSB calls for more provincial funding, meeting to address $58M deficit

7 May 2025

The Toronto District School Board is calling on the Ford government for additional funding as it desperately searches for ways to reduce its budget deficit to avoid being taken over [...]

Judicial recount ordered for Terrebonne riding that flipped from Liberals to Bloc Québécois after vote validation

7 May 2025

The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, announced on Wednesday there will be a judicial recount of votes in the Quebec riding of Terrebonne. After validation of the results, [...]

TTC staff recommend raising prices at several commuter parking lots, reducing size of 2 others

7 May 2025

The report will be considered at the TTC board meeting on May 14. If approved, the new rates would begin on July 1, 2025. [...]

New report shows NYC helicopter breaking apart in midair before crash that killed 6

7 May 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal officials on Wednesday released images of a doomed New York City sightseeing helicopter as it broke apart in midair last month, killing six people. The [...]

School boards hit with ransom demands linked to PowerSchool cyberattack

8 May 2025

Canada's largest school board and others across North America have received ransom demands connected to the massive PowerSchool cybersecurity breach that hit during the winter break — this after the [...]

Ontario takes 1st step to appeal injunction preventing it from removing Toronto bike lanes

7 May 2025

The Ontario government has served notice that it plans to appeal a temporary injunction that prevents it from ripping up three bike lanes in Toronto until a judge decides whether [...]

Toronto councillor denies any wrongdoing at sexual assault trial

7 May 2025

A veteran Toronto councillor accused of sexually assaulting two women at an Ontario cottage in 2022 denied in court Wednesday that any assault took place, and instead testified that one of the [...]

Brampton residents react to India-Pakistan conflict: 'We focus more on what unites us'

7 May 2025

Some residents in Brampton who are from India and Pakistan say they are concerned for their relatives back home as tensions soar between the two countries. [...]

Health minister, premier defend Ontario's response to worsening measles outbreak

7 May 2025

Health Minister Sylvia Jones and Premier Doug Ford defended on Wednesday the province's approach to the ongoing measles outbreak as new infections increase sharply and criticism mounts. [...]

Port Hope teacher accused of sex crimes on students in talks to plead guilty

7 May 2025

A Grade 8 teacher accused of multiple sexual offences involving students may plead guilty before the case ever goes to trial, an Ontario court has heard. Kelly-Anne Jennings, who is [...]

Poilievre reaches out to Ontario premier after Conservative election loss

7 May 2025

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's team has reached out to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's office to arrange a call between the two, an apparent bid to ease tensions after Poilievre's party [...]

Chasing the Walter Cup: Trio of Canadian teams hunt for glory in PWHL playoffs

6 May 2025

All 3 Canadian teams have a shot at the championship when playoffs begin on Wednesday. Montreal will face Ottawa, while Toronto has a rematch with Minnesota, the reigning champions. [...]

Woman breaks down in tears after days of cross-examination at world junior hockey sex assault trial

7 May 2025

The woman allegedly assaulted by five men who once played on Canada’s world junior hockey team was back under cross-examination today. [...]

CFL suspends Bombers QB Collaros for failing to respond to off-season drug testing

7 May 2025

The CFL has suspended Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros one game for failing to respond to an off-season drug-testing request. [...]

Utah unveils Mammoth as permanent name of NHL team in Salt Lake City

7 May 2025

Utah Mammoth is the NHL franchise's permanent, full-time name. It was unveiled Wednesday, with a profiled logo of the ice age creature featuring nods to the shape of the state, [...]

Andreescu, Canadian teen Mboko win in straight sets, advance to Italian Open 2nd round

7 May 2025

Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Victoria Mboko cruised to wins over local favourites Wednesday in opening-round action at the Italian Open WTA 1000 tennis tournament in Rome. [...]

Edmonton Oilers set playoff comeback record with Game 1 win vs. Golden Knights

6 May 2025

The Edmonton Oilers opened the second round Tuesday night by setting a league record with their fifth consecutive playoff comeback victory in a single post-season. Zach Hyman scored from just [...]

Toronto teen Victoria Mboko qualifies for Italian Open main draw with comeback win

6 May 2025

Canada's Victoria Mboko qualified for the Italian Open main draw Tuesday with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 comeback win in Rome over ninth-seeded Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia. [...]

Announcing the Canada Proud Leaside Proud Flag Contest!

7 May 2025

Announcing the Canada Proud Leaside Proud Flag Contest! Win $250 to spend at any Bayview BIA merchant! The May issue of Leaside Life celebrates Canada with inspiring Canadian-themed stories [...]

The Ghost Party – Young Poet’s Corner May 2025

1 May 2025

Welcome to the Young Poet’s Corner! Here, we share poems from students at Leaside High School, either members of the school’s Young Writers Club or students in the school’s Writers [...]

Taking action at City Hall to protect Torontonians

1 May 2025

In response to the threat of American tariffs, we are doing our part at the City of Toronto to take action and protect our economy as part of the overall [...]

A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights

1 May 2025

From tomatoes to townhouses: Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights Bennington Heights, a triangular-shaped midtown residential neighbourhood, is bounded by Mount Pleasant Cemetery to the north, the Don Valley ravines [...]

Honouring Bill Pashby, helping make Leaside strong and Canada proud

1 May 2025

On the last Saturday in March, the sun shone brightly as guests walked to the William Lea Room in the Leaside Arena to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of [...]

Patriotism from the past

1 May 2025

This Centennial celebration poem appeared originally in the Toronto Telegram on July 1, 1967 and the Leaside Advertiser on July 13th that year. The praise of Canada, with writing style [...]

Leasiders unleashed their patriotism during Canada’s Centennial

1 May 2025

Recent tariff actions by the U.S. government have triggered a wave of national pride among Canadians. Similar outpourings of patriotism occurred during World War II and following Canada’s victory in [...]

Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

13 March 2025

Save the Date! [...]

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

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! [...]

Working on Yonge Street!

7 May 2025

Whipping down the walking parts of Yonge Street!Th Leaf Games can be watched at Rebel House! [...]

A pool on Roxborough!

7 May 2025

A pool is being put in on a house on Roxborough. There are a few in our neighbourhood.People do leave the bottles in our streets. Guys do pick them up.Always [...]

Can't go left or straight!

7 May 2025

Can't go left from MacPherson to Yonge Street or even to Rosedale! Only right on Yonge Street! A lot of work is going on at both of the streets. It's [...]

Still working!

6 May 2025

Still working at the end of MacPherson! Doesn't look like a quick end.Clothing still much available. Someone must be buying.Still also working on our main Yonge street. With the cars [...]

Summer at Eaton Centre!

6 May 2025

It's starting summer things at the Eaton Centre that of course no longer has any Eaton stuff! Just keeps the name! [...]

Houses for sale in our area!

5 May 2025

One of many on MacPherson!Another look at it!Another one on MacPherson! [...]

Keeping the streets clear!

4 May 2025

She is nicely holding the dog's poop and putting it out on in a bag. Hopefully to take home! :))Keeping lawn clear of poops!Bottles on Roxborough to be picked up. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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