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by The Bulldog • October 18, 2017

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Four arrested as part of investigation into alleged cross-border smuggling: OPP

9 January 2025

Provincial police say OPP and RCMP officers stopped a vehicle headed toward the U.S. border on Tuesday and found eight people "concealed" in the back. [...]

Ontario jewelry store owner fights off thieves with broom: ‘Never seen anything like this’

8 January 2025

The owner of a Toronto-area jewelry store fought off a group of masked thieves using a broom in a video that has gone viral. Now, he's speaking out. [...]

Vehicle carrying Ontario Premier Doug Ford involved in crash

8 January 2025

The premier's office said Ford was travelling in his vehicle along Highway 401 when it became involved in a collision. Neither he nor anyone else in his vehicle was injured. [...]

Maybe its Maybelline? Pair walk off with $2K worth of lipstick from Ontario store

8 January 2025

Over the weekend, two people walked into a store and then left a few minutes later with thousands of dollars worth of lipsticks, according to police in Guelph. [...]

Former Toronto police officer charged with sexual offence dating back to 1980s: SIU

8 January 2025

Ontario's police watchdog says a former Toronto police officer has been charged with a sexual offence dating back to the early 1980s. [...]

‘Our country is not for sale,’ Ford says as he pitches energy plan with U.S.

8 January 2025

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has outlined his proposed plan dubbed "Fortress Am-Can," calling it a "renewed strategic alliance between Canada and America." [...]

Man charged with murder after 64-year-old woman found dead in London home

8 January 2025

A suspicious death investigation has led to a murder charge after police say a 64-year-old woman was found dead in a home in northeast London. [...]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is 'OK' after OPP vehicle he was in was 'sideswiped' in Highway 401 collision

8 January 2025

Ontario Premier Doug Ford was uninjured after an OPP vehicle he was travelling in was involved in a collision on Highway 401 earlier today. [...]

Toronto police arrest one of Canada's most wanted fugitives

8 January 2025

One of Canada’s most wanted fugitives, who is the suspect in a fatal double shooting in south Etobicoke more than two years ago, has been arrested. [...]

Ontario's so-called 'crypto king' faces new criminal charges in intimate partner violence case

8 January 2025

Ontario's self-proclaimed 'crypto king,' Aiden Pleterski is facing charges in an alleged case of intimate partner violence in Vaughan last week. [...]

Various school boards in GTA impacted by 'cyber incident'

9 January 2025

Various school boards across the Greater Toronto Area experienced a 'cyber incident' after an application they use to store student and limited staff information was exposed to a data breach [...]

Hamilton stabbing victim dies in hospital, accused identified

8 January 2025

Hamilton police say the victim of a downtown-area stabbing earlier this year has died. [...]

Delivery truck driver critically injured in three-vehicle collision on Hwy. 400

8 January 2025

A delivery truck driver is in critical condition after a three-vehicle collision on Highway 400 that resulted in a lengthy closure on Wednesday. [...]

Police in Cornwall, Ont. arrest 4 in connection with attempt to smuggle people into U.S.

8 January 2025

Ontario Provincial Police say four people have been arrested and charged in connection with an apparent human smuggling scheme after a vehicle bound for the United States was found to [...]

Man, 18, charged after collision involving Ontario Premier Doug Ford

8 January 2025

An 18-year-old Oshawa man has been charged with dangerous driving after a collision involving an Ontario Provincial Police vehicle that was transporting Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday, the OPP says. [...]

Advocates call on Toronto to keep surge warming centres open as cold snap continues

9 January 2025

Advocates who spent part of Wednesday offering winter survival gear to unhoused people in encampments are urging the city to keep open two surge capacity warming centres as the cold [...]

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8 January 2025

Newly released security video shows the owner of a jewelry store in the Markville Shopping Centre singlehandedly chasing off three robbers, one of whom had a hammer, in an attempted [...]

3 GTA school boards say student info may have been exposed in 'cyber incident'

8 January 2025

Three school boards in the Greater Toronto Area, including Canada's largest public school board, say the personal information of their students and some staff may have been exposed due to [...]

Outgoing Ottawa MPP apologizes for 'inappropriate' post blasted as Islamophobic

9 January 2025

Lisa MacLeod is apologizing for a social media post that criticized one of the people vying for her seat — a message Muslim groups say was Islamophobic. [...]

Steel, plastics, Florida orange juice on Canada's list of potential retaliatory tariffs against U.S.

8 January 2025

Among the most senior officials in Ottawa, there is a document circulating that outlines specific details about how Canada could retaliate against Donald Trump’s tariff threat. [...]

Ford pitches ambitious energy plan in effort to stave off Trump tariffs

8 January 2025

Premier Doug Ford is pitching an enhanced energy partnership between Canada and the U.S. as part of a broader effort to stave off tariff threats from president-elect Donald Trump. [...]

It's a big year for Canada's 2026 Winter Olympic contenders

8 January 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter lays out a roadmap of some of the key events on the road to the Winter Games in northern Italy. [...]

Ottawa Charge win 3 in a row, Sceptres' struggles, and New York's attendance issue

8 January 2025

Host Anastasia Bucsis is joined by PWHL insider Karissa Donkin to break down the biggest storylines across the league a quarter way through the season. [...]

Pregnancy no longer considered an 'injury' in Canadian sports as funding improved for expecting athletes

8 January 2025

After a remarkable year for women in sport, moms and mom-to-be athletes in Canada can head into the new year confident that pregnancy will no longer lead to financial drawbacks. [...]

Michaela Gosselin wins back-to-back downhills on 7-podium day for Canada at Para alpine World Cup

9 January 2025

Canada's Para alpine skiers stole the show on Wednesday with seven podium finishes at a World Cup downhill event in Santa Caterina, Italy. [...]

Penny Oleksiak sits down with Brittany MacLean and recounts 2016 Rio Olympics

8 January 2025

At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Penny Oleksiak become a star, winning four medals, including one gold. [...]

PWHL game in Vancouver could be test run for possible expansion team

19 December 2024

As the PWHL considers expanding by as many as two teams as soon as next season, a regular-season game in Vancouver on Jan. 8 could help the province's hope for [...]

L.A. wildfires force NHL to postpone Flames vs. Kings game

8 January 2025

With fierce wildfires raging uncontrolled throughout the Los Angeles area, the NHL announced that Wednesday’s game between the Calgary Flames and L.A. Kings has been postponed. [...]

Beija Flor Bouquets preserves floral memories

1 January 2025

Twenty years ago, while travelling to exotic locales, Davida Vineberg saw beautiful flowers that had been preserved for future enjoyment. She was so mesmerized by these bouquets that she can’t [...]

ÜNI Learn Play Café offers a unique hub for families

1 January 2025

In March 2024, Melissa Saunders realized her dream of creating a space where both children and adults can enjoy educational experiences and make new friends, called ÜNI Learn Play Café, [...]

Fitter and stronger for 2025 with Eleanor Feetham

1 January 2025

If your New Year’s resolution is to be fitter and stronger, local Leasider Eleanor Feetham’s got you covered. Based in Leaside, Eleanor Feetham, owner of E-Fitness (E-Fitness.ca), offers a variety [...]

Young Poet’s Corner

1 January 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 [...]

Ramona’s warms the community with comfort food

1 January 2025

Leasiders have embraced a popular Thornhill restaurant, which opened at 1608 Bayview Ave. in May 2023. Fans of Ramona’s, who had been making the trek to the original location, which [...]

Hitting the ground running

1 January 2025

It is a thrill to be writing my first column in Leaside Life as your new City Councillor for Ward 15 – Don Valley West. After serving six years as [...]

Editor’s Welcome January 2025

1 January 2025

New beginnings! Some form of ‘health is wealth’ makes many people’s perennial New Year’s resolutions lists. Two years ago, I resolved to add more weights to my fitness regime. I’d [...]

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!

12 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! [...]

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! [...]

Too cold for bicycles!

9 January 2025

Don't see any bikes on Yonge Street! It's just too cold!Getting ready for doing more on the Yonge Street place.Still looking good onYonge Street. [...]

Yonge Street busy!

8 January 2025

Cars and trucks are using the street. Not a bicycle to be seen! After all, it's quite cold!More books on the MacPherson box! New ones keep being added.More great clothes [...]

It's dog time!

7 January 2025

The lady is crossing on Roxborough in a great coat with her dog!They are on MacPherson with the lovely dogs!Canada Post is working again! This one parked on MacPherson! [...]

It's on Roxborough!

6 January 2025

Even looks ready to open! It's best to be safe!Available on Roxborough. Someone will take all that stuff.New books available on MacPherson. [...]

Christmas trees going out!

5 January 2025

People are putting them out and will be taken away by the City.There are not too many in the neighbourhood.Another thing put out to be picked up! [...]

It has snow!

4 January 2025

The car must have come in from somewhere. There has been no such snow on Roxborough.Available for pickup by anyone on Roxborough.More things to be picked up by anyone! There [...]

Sometimes no cars!

4 January 2025

Some during the day there are no cars along Molson! People are likely shopping somewhere or leaving for a day or so. It's been cold but no snow or rain [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin

24 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. [...]

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