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by The Bulldog • October 19, 2017

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Ford government again refuses to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic

6 June 2025

On Thursday, the government rejected a call to declare intimate partner violence and epidemic but restarted a committee which had been studying the topic since last year. [...]

Trump’s trade war exacerbates cost-of-living woes for Ontario worker

6 June 2025

With the ongoing trade war, Adam Bingle says he is not only worried about how to pay for things but also concerned about whether he will have a job. [...]

Bichette homers as Blue Jays dump Phillies 9-1

5 June 2025

Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer and Chris Bassitt threw seven strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays dumped the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 on Thursday afternoon at Rogers Centre. [...]

6-year-old child seriously injured after falling from 10th floor Toronto apartment

5 June 2025

Toronto police said the child fell around 2 p.m. on Thursday, with police and paramedics both called to the scene. [...]

Ontario making it easier to poach U.S. health-care workers with registration change

5 June 2025

On Thursday, the Ford government announced it would allow nurses and board-certified physicians to move from the United States to Ontario and begin working immediately. [...]

Woman dragged into woods at High Park and sexually assaulted: Toronto police

5 June 2025

Toronto police say they are looking for a suspect after a woman was dragged into a wooded area of High Park and sexually assaulted Wednesday night. [...]

Ontario baby dies after being born prematurely with measles, other complications

5 June 2025

Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore says an infant born prematurely and infected with measles has died in southwestern Ontario. [...]

Police investigating after vehicle crashes into Cirque du Soleil arena in Vancouver

6 June 2025

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say it’s a “miracle” no one was injured after a vehicle crashed into the Pacific Coliseum arena on Thursday evening. Police say a vehicle drove into [...]

‘We’re people too’: Canada’s homeless population is aging, changing how shelters run

6 June 2025

VANCOUVER — Seventy-one-year-old Roger Oake sat on a bench outside the Union Gospel Mission shelter in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside after breakfast. He had been sleeping at the shelter for about [...]

New U.S. travel ban is ‘cruel,’ Myanmar community association says

6 June 2025

TORONTO — The head of an association for the Myanmar community in Ontario says a new travel ban announced by U.S. President Donald Trump is “cruel” to the people of [...]

‘Forget about the past’: Fans weigh in on criticism of Wayne Gretzky over Trump ties

6 June 2025

EDMONTON — It wasn’t long ago that some Canadians were up in arms about hockey legend Wayne Gretzky’s ties to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. But as the Edmonton Oilers [...]

Years after it was pitched, Canada is still waiting for a national disaster agency

6 June 2025

OTTAWA — In 2023, as Canada suffered through its worst-ever wildfire season, the federal government was looking at creating a national disaster response agency. Two years later, the country is [...]

Liberals poised to table bill to knock down internal trade barriers

6 June 2025

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is poised to table landmark legislation to break down internal trade barriers and increase labour mobility within Canada. The government has put a bill on [...]

Many Canadians losing confidence in future of trade relationship with U.S.: Poll

6 June 2025

OTTAWA — Almost two in five Canadians say recent court rulings in the U.S., and the ongoing legal battle over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, have made them feel less confident [...]

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Blossoming superstars ready to take centre stage at Canadian swimming trials in Victoria

6 June 2025

Three years after hundreds of Canadian swimmers arrived in Victoria for national trials, many national stars return for another trials in Victoria, with multiple having fully realiz [...]

Pacers stun Thunder in NBA finals Game 1 as Haliburton caps huge rally with winning jumper

6 June 2025

Tyrese Haliburton scored with 0.3 seconds left for Indiana's first and only lead of the game and the Pacers, the last-minute comeback kings of these playoffs, did it again to [...]

PWHL stars Hilary Knight, Sarah Nurse sign with expansion teams

5 June 2025

PWHL Vancouver has added Olympic gold medallists and Walter Cup champions as the team builds from the ground up. [...]

Pendrith low Canadian at Canadian Open, 4 shots back of co-leaders Olesen, Del Solar

5 June 2025

Three of Canada's best golfers are in one of the marquee groups at the RBC Canadian Open and they're living up to that top billing. Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, [...]

These NBA Finals are very Canadian

5 June 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the OKC-Indiana championship series, featuring MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and three other impactful Canadians. [...]

Why 2-time winner Rory McIlroy keeps coming back to the RBC Canadian Open

5 June 2025

Since 2019, Rory McIlroy has made a habit of playing the Canadian Open, even as it’s bounced around a bit on the schedule. The reigning Masters champion has never hidden [...]

Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif skips Eindhoven event after sex testing made mandatory

5 June 2025

Olympic champion Imane Khelif is skipping the Eindhoven Box Cup in the Netherlands less than a week after World Boxing announced mandatory sex testing for all athletes. [...]

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Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

13 March 2025

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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! [...]

Dogs driving!

6 June 2025

A couple of nice dogs are having a good time in their cars down Yonge Street!They were putting stuff up on Roxborough. There is a but of construction in the [...]

Parked on Roxborough!

5 June 2025

The way to travel in Toronto these days! A real Harley!A new dog walker offers in our area!Available in our area! A numbers are. [...]

A roof being fixed!

4 June 2025

Being done on MacPherson.Available again on MacPherson!Books always available on MacPherson! [...]

The new building is moving along!

3 June 2025

That will be the one on Yonge Street and Roxborough where the new building will go up. It might not take too long to go up.Bicycles are being put on [...]

The dogs love the weather!

2 June 2025

One of many meny walking in our area. They love it for sure!He loves it too!Thing are always ready to be picked up! [...]

Arent't they nice?

1 June 2025

They were waiting near Yonge Street as their owner picks up a drink!A well known one also walking at MacPherson.A class noted in a place garden on Roxborough. [...]

All available on Roxborough!

31 May 2025

Looking good! It may not last!A lot of stuff! [...]

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 [...]

Annual General Meeting 2025 and Monthly General Meeting

8 May 2025

We invite all members of FoNTRA to the Annual General Meeting. We encourage all member organizations to register for the AGM with Eventbrite to assist us in managing the attendee [...]

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 [...]

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Sidewalk Sensation returns to Bayview Ave – June 14th
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