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Only independent Ontario MPP to win in 2022 says PC ‘big machine’ targeting her riding

13 February 2025

The former Progressive Conservative chose to run an independent campaign after a disagreement over how the local Tory candidate was appointed before the last election -- and won. [...]

Hamilton mayor on U.S. steel tariff impact: ‘It’s going to be quite serious’

13 February 2025

Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath estimates there are somewhere around 20,000 to 25,000 people who are employed in the industry in her city. [...]

Simply Delicious Recipe: Valentine’s Day Velvet Berry Kiss

13 February 2025

Susan Hay is joined by executive chef Massimo Capra to prepare a decadent dessert called "Velvet Berry Kiss" -- a perfect treat for Valentine's Day. [...]

Canada beats Sweden in OT to open 4 Nations

13 February 2025

Sidney Crosby feeds off the energy each time he sets foot in the Bell Centre. [...]

Raptors head into break with future in mind

13 February 2025

The first half of the Toronto Raptors' season ended the same way it started — with a blowout loss at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. [...]

Canada beats Sweden in OT to open 4 Nations

13 February 2025

Mitch Marner scored at 6:06 of 3-on-3 overtime as Canada edged Sweden 4-3 to open the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament Wednesday. [...]

Donovan, Cavaliers clobber Raptors 131-108

13 February 2025

The Cleveland Cavaliers raced to an early lead and never looked back in a 131-108 blowout win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. [...]

Winter whiteout: Southern Ontario blasted with significant snow, up to 40 cm reported

13 February 2025

Southern Ontario is experiencing a powerful winter storm, with whiteout conditions worsening rapidly overnight into Wednesday and up to 40 cm of snow accumulation reported in certain regions. Various school [...]

Hamas says it will release more hostages as planned, paving the way to resolve ceasefire dispute

13 February 2025

CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Thursday it would release the next group of Israeli hostages as planned, paving the war toward resolving a major dispute that threatened the ceasefire in [...]

At least 20 are injured after a driver hits a group of people in Munich

13 February 2025

BERLIN (AP) — A driver drove a vehicle into a group of people in Munich on Thursday, injuring at least 20 people, authorities said. Authorities didn’t provide details about the [...]

Foreign affairs minister travelling to France, Germany and Belgium

13 February 2025

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is travelling to Europe today. The minister will be in Europe until Feb. 18, traveling to France, Germany and Belgium to take part [...]

Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadians continue diplomatic push in Washington

13 February 2025

WASHINGTON — Territorial premiers are making the case in Washington that Northern Canada is key to continental security, diplomacy and economic opportunity as Canadian leaders continue their diplomatic push against [...]

Heavy snow expected in much of Eastern Canada, as parts of West see wind chill of -40

13 February 2025

Much of southern Ontario and Quebec is under winter storm and snowfall warnings as a low-pressure system moves east toward the Atlantic provinces. Between 15 and 40 centimetres is forecast [...]

Gould promises to open ‘path’ to a basic personal income

13 February 2025

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Karina Gould says she would work toward establishing a basic personal income if she wins the party’s leadership race next month. Gould is in Fredericton this [...]

Many GTA schools closed Thursday after snowstorm blankets region

13 February 2025

Several school boards in the Greater Toronto area have closed their schools on Thursday after a winter storm blanketed the city with snow overnight. [...]

Town hall meeting called to address spate of coyote attacks in downtown Toronto

13 February 2025

Residents of Liberty Village, Fort York say city efforts aren't preventing attacks on pet dogs. A local councillor wants to hear from the community before drafting a long-term plan to [...]

Was the federal tax holiday successful? Early numbers say not exactly: experts

13 February 2025

As the federal government's tax holiday comes to an end, some experts and business owners say it wasn't worth the extra work it put on businesses — even if some [...]

What Doug Ford accomplished on his Washington trip

13 February 2025

During a news conference, Doug Ford was asked what success would be out of the Washington trip and set a rather high bar with his answer: "What success looks like [...]

Air Canada was ordered to pay a passenger $2,000 for delayed luggage. Instead, it's taking him to court

13 February 2025

Air Canada is contesting in court an order by the Canadian Transportation Agency to pay a couple $2,079 for delayed luggage. Critics argue the agency's complaints system needs to change [...]

Trump complains about Canada — but new data shows spike in U.S. drugs and guns coming north

13 February 2025

Trump says Canada is the problem when it comes to drugs. New data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) shows this country has a reason to worry about what's pouring [...]

'System is just not working,' says patient pushing for Ontario election to re-focus on ER wait times

12 February 2025

A heart infection and hours upon hours in ER waiting rooms left a profound impression on Brodie Houlette. The 39-year-old financial services worker is appealing for health-care issues to play [...]

Marner snipes OT winner, Crosby dazzles as Canada fends off Sweden in 4 Nations Face-Off opener

13 February 2025

Sidney Crosby had three assists, including the setup on Mitch Marner's winner at 6:06 of 3-on-3 overtime, as Canada edged Sweden 4-3 in a riveting opener to the 4 Nations [...]

Watch the Alpine World Ski Championships

13 February 2025

The world's best in alpine skiing head to Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria for the latest edition of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. Watch live coverage of the women's giant slalom event [...]

Fueled by grudge, Nuggets' Jamal Murray sets NBA single-game record for points by Canadian with 55

13 February 2025

The only thing hotter than Jamal Murray's jumper on Wednesday night might have been his temper. The Denver guard was still carrying a grudge against the Portland Trail Blazers over [...]

Restrictions on trans athletes focus on exclusion, when participation should be the goal

12 February 2025

The International Boxing Association's attempt to take the International Olympic Committee is about scapegoating vulnerable people while actively working against gender equity in sport. [...]

NHL, Players' Association announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028

12 February 2025

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players' Association executive director Marty Walsh announced the return of the World Cup of Hockey on Wednesday before Canada played Sweden at the 4 [...]

Grassroots participation in Canadian hockey slowly beginning to rebound from pandemic, scandal

12 February 2025

In 2019, more than 500,000 boys were registered for minor hockey in Canada. One year later, the number dropped under 375,000. In the years since, registration has slowly risen once [...]

Former Blue Jays star slugger Bautista named to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

12 February 2025

Former Toronto Blue Jays star slugger Jose Bautista is among the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's class of 2025. Joining Bautista are former major-league pitcher Erik Bedard, Women's National Team [...]

Mr. Thomson goes to Ottawa

1 February 2025

“The climate crisis is a human rights crisis.” So says Fraser Thomson, a lawyer with Ecojustice. And Thomson is in a position to do something about it. As the lead [...]

Mr. Franklin’s Sad Cake will make you glad

1 February 2025

Welcome to Leaside cooks! Each month we will cover a Leasider’s special dish with a hearty side order of narrative. And you will find the recipes online by clicking the [...]

Here’s some news – Michelle Dubé’s a Leasider

1 February 2025

If you’re into news at all, you should recognize the name and voice of Michelle Dubé – the co-anchor of both CTV News at Noon and CTV News at 6 [...]

Hey, there’s another election!

1 February 2025

Toronto District School Board is holding a byelection to fill the vacancy in the office of trustee, TDSB Ward 11, resulting from Rachel Chernos Lin’s election as City Councillor, Don [...]

Take two jokes and call me in the morning

1 February 2025

I sit in LifeLabs below Whole Foods, waiting for my bloodletting and feeling rather uncomfortable. Not because of the needle that was soon to be pushed into my arm, but [...]

2025 Agnes Macphail Award recipient Jason Ash!

1 February 2025

The recipient of the 2025 Agnes Macphail Award, Jason Ash, is very invested in his Thorncliffe Park community, but he is also a bit of an anomaly, as he attended [...]

Farm Boy chooses Leaside

1 February 2025

Farm Boy has landed in Leaside! The chain, known for its fresh local produce, prepared foods and more, opened on December 5th in the old Sobeys location at Laird and [...]

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! [...]

We have snow!

13 February 2025

It's snow but not too bad on Molson Street and everywhere else. Best not to drive and take the subway!It's winter but they are working on the new building at [...]

Weather affecting all of Toronto!

13 February 2025

Subway service was shut down on a stretch of the eastern Bloor-Danforth Line 2 between Broadview and Woodbine stations for two hours Thursday during the afternoon rush the Toronto Star reports.The [...]

Putti with new things!

12 February 2025

Looking nice on Putti!School bus on Yonge Street.Books keep coming an going at the place on Roxborough. [...]

Garbage coming!

11 February 2025

All ready to pick up garbage in our area! Hopefully before the snow is coming!Commercial garment rack ready for pickup on MacPherson.Even more stuff available for pickup. Hopefully before the [...]

The things are gone!

10 February 2025

The setup (as seen below) at Yonge and Roxborough is gone! We will watch what comes up!The snow covers the cars! Maybe it's smart not to drive!They did clear this! [...]

Snow is here!

9 February 2025

Snow is with us for a few days! Seen here on MacPherson.It will be coming most of the week. [...]

Something is changing!

8 February 2025

These were set up as benches and occasional sellers of fruit things. Or even occasionally people sitting there on the benches at the corner of MacPherson and Yonge Street.It's being [...]

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 [...]

Province releases Therme deal details, while 865 trees are bulldozed at Ontario Place

4 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 [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin

23 September 2024

I want to make a difference in people’s lives. I want to make sure we have safe, clean, accessible, affordable, and friendly neighbourhoods where communities and businesses can thrive. [...]

Habiba Desai

23 September 2024

As a dedicated advocate for community safety and development, I am running for City Councillor in Ward 15 to address key issues affecting residents’ quality of life. My platform focuses [...]

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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