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by The Bulldog • September 11, 2017

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Agbaji’s defensive versatility helping Raptors

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If you want to quickly find Ochai Agbaji during a Toronto Raptors game, just look for the other team's best player. He's likely guarding them. [...]

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Malik Beasley had 20 points, including seven in the fourth quarter, as the Detroit Pistons held off the Toronto Raptors 99-95 on Friday in an NBA Cup game. [...]

Toronto city council could copy Ford government strategy in bike lane battle

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During a meeting on Thursday, councillors agreed to a number of steps designed to resist a provincial plan to remove bike lanes from Bloor, Yonge and University. [...]

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John Tavares met Connor McDavid before the phenom had ever played a shift in junior. [...]

Ex-Ontario MPP Randy Hillier sees ‘Freedom Convoy’-related charges stayed over delays

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Hillier was charged in March 2022 with nine offences connected to his role in the demonstrations early that year in the nation's capital. [...]

FBI releases new photo of Ryan Wedding as Canadian Olympian still on the run

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In the updated photo released by the FBI, Ryan Wedding has short hair and appears to be looking at a cellphone while at a table in a restaurant. [...]

Ontario retirement home’s abrupt closure shows need for seniors’ advocates

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The abrupt closure of a Norwich, Ont., retirement home is highlighting the need for seniors' advocacy offices across the country, and more powers for regulators to act on issues. [...]

Cold case that puzzled Toronto-area police for nearly half a century cracked. Here's how they did it

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For nearly 45 years, the identity of the human remains found along a rural road north of Toronto remained a mystery. It was on July 16, 1980, when a Markham, [...]

Toronto man wanted for allegedly selling fake concert and sporting tickets

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Peel police are searching for a Toronto man who allegedly sold fake sporting and concert tickets to a victim, which resulted in a loss of over $38,000. [...]

FBI releases new image of Canadian former Olympian sought on murder and drug charges

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The FBI has released a new image of Ryan James Wedding, the Canadian ex-Olympian allegedly behind a deadly international drug ring. [...]

Toronto couple fights over Taylor Swift tickets in divorce settlement

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A Toronto couple bought two tickets to one of Taylor Swift's tour stops in the city, but unfortunately their love story didn't last and now they're fighting for who gets [...]

Beasley's 20 points helps Pistons escape Toronto with 99-95 win in NBA Cup game

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Malik Beasley had 20 points, including seven in the fourth quarter, as the Detroit Pistons held off the Toronto Raptors 99-95 on Friday in an NBA Cup game. [...]

Toronto to close some roads earlier than planned ahead of second Taylor Swift show

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Multiple road closures and adjustments are in effect amid Toronto’s leg of the Taylor Swift era’s tour, including changes to road closure times. [...]

Ex-Ontario MPP Randy Hillier sees 'Freedom Convoy'-related charges stayed over delays

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The criminal charges against former Ontario legislator Randy Hillier related to his participation in the 'Freedom Convoy' protest have been stayed after a judge ruled his case had taken too [...]

'Tens of thousands apply': New Toronto housing units open amid growing demand

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As Toronto continues to deal with a housing crisis, registration is open for two buildings with affordable housing units — and advocates say the city needs many more. One of the buildings [...]

Toronto wants to ban paid plasma clinics, but 2 are already slated to open in the city next year

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Toronto is declaring itself a paid-plasma-free zone — a designation that will likely do nothing to stop Canadian Blood Services from opening two clinics in the city's suburbs that will [...]

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One of the most revered days in the Canadian calendar was caught up in controversy this week as a debate raged over the appropriateness of playing an Arabic song and [...]

Toronto city council votes to move ahead on proposed bike lanes on Parkside Drive

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The proposed 1.9-kilometre, two-way cycle track on the west side of Parkside Drive would mean the number of car lanes would be reduced from two to three throughout that area. [...]

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Nearly a year after the jury at a coroner's inquest ruled Soleiman Faqiri's death in an Ontario jail was a homicide, his brother says his family is still waiting for [...]

Toronto passes new renovictions bylaw in effort to protect tenants

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A new renovictions bylaw aimed at protecting tenants from being turfed from their homes by bad-faith landlords who are attempting to raise rents will soon come into effect in Toronto. [...]

Blue Jays hire former Reds manager David Bell to be VP of baseball operations, assistant GM

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The Toronto Blue Jays have hired former Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell to be the team's vice-president of baseball operations and assistant general manager. [...]

What to watch this weekend in Canadian sports

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CBC Sports' daily newsletter guides you through a busy weekend including the Grey Cup, a big women's tennis event and a tournament game for the Canadian men's soccer team. [...]

Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul on Netflix draws eyeballs, and dollars. Is it good for the sport?

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Social media personality Jake Paul beat former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a much-anticipated boxing match streaming live on Netflix Friday. The event drew plenty of attention because of both participants' celebrity [...]

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There’s plenty of coaching talent both at home and abroad to be considered while looking for Bev Priestman's replacement as head coach of Canada's women's soccer team. Whoever the new [...]

Blue Jays hire former Reds manager David Bell to be VP of baseball operations, assistant GM

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The Toronto Blue Jays have hired former Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell to be the team's vice-president of baseball operations and assistant general manager. [...]

'A lot of eyeballs': Canada's Watpool and Bahdi aim to capitalize on Friday's Paul vs. Tyson spectacle

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Together, Melinda Watpool and Lucas Bahdi add a heavy dose of Canadian content to the undercard of next Friday's megawatt showdown between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which could become [...]

Stellato-Dudek, Canada's Deschamps lead after pairs short program at Finlandia Trophy

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Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps, who hails from Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., led after Friday's pairs short program at the Finlandia Trophy, the fifth stop on the Grand Prix figure skating circuit. [...]

Ivanie Blondin grabs 2 speed skating medals for Canada at Four Continents

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Ivanie Blondin helped Canada to a team sprint gold medal before picking up an individual bronze Friday as the season-opening ISU Four Continents speed skating championships opened in Hachinohe, Japan. [...]

Honouring Leaside’s fallen heroes

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For many of us Remembrance Day evokes thoughts of those who gave their lives in the two World Wars, and especially World War II. For instance, the Leaside Memorial Gardens [...]

Surely, we can all do better

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A recent damning Toronto Parks audit could have been talking about the perpetually littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground at Trace Manes Park. But first, let me digress. If [...]

The Curious Idler

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Leaside Sports Hall of Fame names new achievers

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On Friday, Oct. 25th, the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame once again celebrated the achievements of athletes and those who have volunteered tirelessly to build the local sports community. Hosted [...]

Yolanda T. Marshall wants to know – what’s in your cookie tin?

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Growing up in Guyana, Yolanda T. Marshall dreamed of Canada where her mom was working three jobs and saving up to buy a condo, so she could bring her girls [...]

Ready, set, go… and vote for our next councillor!

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Leaside’s truly hair-raising experiences

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Leaside boasts a wide and wonderful array of hairstyling emporia. With more than 20 hair salons and barber shops in the area, Leaside is a destination for those looking for [...]

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13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

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Tapestry Opera

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Enjoy the delightful music of Tapestry Opera in an intimate performance on MPV's Curbside Stage. [...]

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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Pick up an extra special gift for Mom and treat her to a delicious meal she'll remember! [...]

Community Clean Up Day

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Good weather coming on Saturday!

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Molly Maid in the neighbourhood

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Paul Hahn pianos

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The Paul Hahn window has been done for Christmas. We will no doubt find many more in other places.It's quite unusual to see this house in it original look. There [...]

Bumped into another car!

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This car bumped into another car from Yonge at Roxborough at around 8:30 at night. Both had damage but this one had more. Cars were backed up going south. Both [...]

Grass will start!

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A rebuilt house on Roxborough will get a new lawn!No books in the box on MacPherson. There are usually some there. So someone clears them out from time to time!Going [...]

A little rain!

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Lots of cars heading north! No bicycles to be seen!Things to be picked up tomorrow on MacPherson.Another making bigger but not too much. Lots of windows. [...]

Another coffee place!

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This one on Yonge opposite MacPherson. Called Bomou! [...]

Mayor Chow proposing big change that would see buildings go up all over Toronto

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Anthony Furey

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What Did Davisville Do Wrong?

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Davisville Traffic Safety Proposal

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Federal By-election in Toronto-St. Paul’s

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Construction of Davisville Community & Aquatic Centre

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Leaside mom urgently needs a kidney donor

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November 7, 2024
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October 22, 2024

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