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Ontario ethics watchdog closes Greenbelt investigation into former cabinet minister

6 May 2025

The integrity commissioner's office confirmed that a complaint from NDP Leader Marit Stiles, who wrote to complain about Kaleed Rasheed in October 2023, had been closed. [...]

Guelph man charged after allegedly abducting a bar worker

6 May 2025

A Guelph man faces kidnapping and assault charges after allegedly abducting a bar employee and holding her against her will before she managed to escape. [...]

Airbags are being stolen from Honda Civics in Ontario city, police warn

6 May 2025

Police in Ottawa have issued a warning to vehicle owners after a recent spike in overnight airbag thefts from late-model Honda Civics. [...]

Cross-examination of female complainant in world junior trial underway

6 May 2025

Cross-examination of the female complainant who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team in 2018 is underway. [...]

Toronto-area home sales fall in April as buyers wait out trade uncertainty: board

6 May 2025

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area were down 23.3 per cent in April amid continued uncertainty over the economy. [...]

Two men who intervened in Toronto bar fight on trial for manslaughter

6 May 2025

The manager of a Jack Astor's restaurant in Toronto where a bar fight turned deadly testified that the accused were defending him after an unprovoked assault. [...]

Ontario reimbursed $219K for palliative, homecare medical supplies shortage

6 May 2025

The Ford government was forced to pay back 353 claims after supply issues for palliative and home care patients which came after it awarded a new medical contract. [...]

Trump insults Canada ahead of PM Carney’s arrival at the White House

6 May 2025

President Donald Trump gave Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, a frosty welcome to the White House on Tuesday, saying on social media just before his arrival that the United [...]

Panthers’ Bennett avoids discipline for hit on Maple Leafs’ Stolarz

6 May 2025

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett will not face supplemental discipline for his hit on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has learned. The incident occurred midway through the second period of Game [...]

Male suspect sought in alleged sexual assault at Richmond Hill pool

6 May 2025

York Regional Police are searching for a suspect in an alleged sexual assault at an indoor pool at a community centre in Richmond Hill. Police said the victim was swimming [...]

Man suffers potentially life-threatening injuries in stabbing near Dufferin and Eglinton

6 May 2025

Toronto police say a suspect is in custody following a stabbing in the city’s northwest end that sent a man to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Emergency responders were called [...]

US expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology

6 May 2025

The U.S. Justice Department is doubling down on its attempt to break up Google by asking a federal judge to force the company to part with some of the technology [...]

Quebec man facing 100-plus charges in series of thefts, multiple stabbings in Toronto

6 May 2025

A Quebec man familiar to Toronto police is facing more than 100 charges related to a series of criminal offences, including the alleged stabbing of three men over several months. [...]

These are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope

6 May 2025

The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That’s more than any nation except Italy, home to 17 [...]

Ontario's economy was already feeble before Trump tariffs came along to kneecap it

6 May 2025

With all the noise of back-to-back provincial and federal election campaigns, you’d be forgiven for not hearing the cracking sounds coming from Ontario’s fragile economy since January, even before U.S. [...]

GTA home sales fell more than 20% in April, real estate board says

6 May 2025

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area were down 23.3 per cent in April amid continued uncertainty over the economy. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board said 5,601 homes were [...]

Major intersection closure will divert 3 downtown streetcar routes all summer

6 May 2025

Toronto's construction season is officially here and with it comes new headaches for transit users on some of the city's busiest streetcar routes: 504 King, 503 Kingston Road and 508 [...]

Quebec man faces 115 charges for alleged violent crime, theft spree in Toronto: police

6 May 2025

A Quebec man is facing 115 charges in Toronto for myriad alleged offences spanning more than a year, including multiple stabbings, auto thefts, police pursuits and break and enters, Toronto [...]

Bryan Adams to help kick off Departure Festival, a reimagined Canadian Music Week

6 May 2025

The inaugural Departure Festival gets underway today in Toronto. Formerly known as Canadian Music Week, the six-day event is moving forward with a new name, different owners and a broadened [...]

Carney tells Trump Canada is not for sale, president praises PM as a 'very good person'

6 May 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney stepped into the lion's den Tuesday for his first face-to-face with his U.S. counterpart — a high-stakes White House meeting that comes as bilateral relations are [...]

After Trump vows tariffs on foreign movies, the Canadian film industry says he's lost the plot

6 May 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to impose a 100 per cent tariff on movies produced outside the country, a move that could devastate the Canadian film landscape — but experts [...]

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. [...]

Defence suggests complainant in world junior hockey sex assault case 'liked the attention' from elite athletes

6 May 2025

Defence lawyers cross-examining the complainant in the sexual assault trial of five ex-members of Canada’s world junior hockey team today in London, Ont. [...]

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. [...]

Nylander powers Leafs over Panthers in Game 1 as Toronto loses Stolarz to injury

6 May 2025

William Nylander got the Maple Leafs off to a flying start in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The star winger scored twice in the first period before [...]

Islanders secure No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL draft lottery, jumping 9 positions

5 May 2025

The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams, including the last-place San Jose Sharks, in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 [...]

Spencer scores winner as Vancouver Rise blank Halifax Tides

6 May 2025

Defender Jasmyne Spencer scored in the 53rd minute on Monday night to lift the Vancouver Rise F-C to a 1-0 Northern Super League victory over the visiting Halifax Tides F-C [...]

Former U.S. women's basketball head coach Fortner takes over Canada's senior squad

5 May 2025

Longtime NCAA, WNBA and international coach Nell Fortner has been named head coach of Canada's senior women's national team, Canada Basketball announced Monday. [...]

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 [...]

Protected: A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights

1 May 2025

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights appeared first on Leaside Life. [...]

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 [...]

And speaking of elections….

1 May 2025

For any proud Canadian, it’s not hard to notice that we’re currently facing a challenge to our very sovereignty. But while we navigate the aggressive tactics of the new administration [...]

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! [...]

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. [...]

He is checking out the street!

3 May 2025

He lives in Roxborough and loves to check out cars and people!Great garden on Roxborough!Checking out the best bottles! [...]

Doing the roof!

3 May 2025

Fixing it up on Roxborough! [...]

Putti looking good!

2 May 2025

Get ready for Easter!Still working at MacPherson and Yonge!Lots of cars down Yonge Street. No bikes, of course! [...]

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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