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by The Bulldog • October 15, 2017

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MacKinnon, Stamkos, Wilson named NHL’s three stars

10 March 2025

Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon, Nashville Predators centre Steven Stamkos and Washington Capitals right-wing Tom Wilson were named the NHL's three stars of the week. [...]

Ontario officially hits U.S. with 25% electricity tax amid trade war

10 March 2025

The Ontario government has officially applied a 25 per cent surcharge on all electricity exports to three U.S. states on Monday. [...]

Toronto pub shooting: 7 people hurt by gunfire as hunt for suspects continues

10 March 2025

A seventh person was hurt by gunfire late Friday at a mass shooting near Scarborough Town Centre, Toronto police say. [...]

Jays score six runs in eighth to beat Rays 13-9

9 March 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays scored six runs in the eighth inning to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 13-9 in spring training action Sunday. [...]

Could maple water replace coconut water? Ontario producers hope so

9 March 2025

Can Ontario make maple water the next big beverage? Ontario maple farmers are optimistic about the future of maple water as something that could boost the local economy. [...]

Kyshawn George learning on the job with Wizards

9 March 2025

Kyshawn George danced and bobbed as he moved around the visitors locker-room at Scotiabank Arena as Sexyy Red's "Get It Sexyy" blasted from a nearby portable speaker. [...]

Poole powers Wizards past Raptors 118-117

9 March 2025

Jordan Poole led all scorers with 34 points to lead the Washington Wizards past the Toronto Raptors 118-117 on Saturday in a game between two teams hoping for a high [...]

China tariff on Canadian seafood adds more volatility to industry threatened by Trump

10 March 2025

HALIFAX — Groups representing Atlantic Canada’s seafood sector say the pending 25 per cent tariffs by China add another layer of uncertainty to an industry already threatened by duties from [...]

Local taxi, ride-hail companies urge City of Toronto to include them in ‘Buy Local’ campaign

10 March 2025

A renewed sense of patriotism in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff and annexation threats has resulted in a “Buy Local” movement embraced by the City of Toronto. [...]

Loblaw to roll out ‘tariff’ symbols on products seeing higher prices due to trade war

10 March 2025

As grocers increasingly highlight Canadian products amid a trade war with the U.S., Loblaw is rolling out new symbols alongside prices that include an indication that a product’s price has [...]

Elon Musk claims X being targeted in ‘massive cyberattack’ as service goes down

10 March 2025

Hours after a series of outages Monday that left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk claimed that the social media platform was being targeted in a “massive cyberattack.” [...]

Canadians file application to sue Audi over battery concerns in certain vehicles

10 March 2025

As reports of battery issues in Audi’s Q4 e-tron models continue to rise, some consumers have filed an application to bring a class action lawsuit against the luxury automaker in [...]

RBC cuts undisclosed number of staff amid ‘growth strategy’

10 March 2025

TORONTO — RBC says it has laid off some employees as part of its “growth strategy.” Canada’s largest bank says the cuts come amid changes meant to “better position RBC [...]

Hudson’s Bay looking at closing half its stores amid restructuring: source

10 March 2025

TORONTO — The restructuring process Hudson’s Bay kicked off Friday will likely see Canada’s oldest company shrink as it works to stay alive. According to a source familiar with the [...]

Ontario slaps 25% levy on U.S.-bound electricity in latest trade war volley

10 March 2025

Ontario is imposing a 25 per cent surcharge on all U.S.-bound electricity as part of its retaliatory measures against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. [...]

Toronto's 'bubble zone' bylaw to block protests outside certain spaces to be delayed indefinitely

10 March 2025

Toronto's plan to create "bubble zones" to block protests outside vulnerable institutions like faith-based schools and places of worship has been delayed indefinitely, CBC Toronto has learned. [...]

The gift card industry is booming — and so is related fraud and organized crime

10 March 2025

The gift card industry is estimated to be worth more than $11 billion dollars in Canada, and it’s growing. But critics say there’s little oversight when things go wrong, setting [...]

Support system for Ontarians with developmental disabilities on 'verge of collapse': coalition

10 March 2025

Ontario's system to support people with developmental disabilities is "on the verge of collapse" because of low funding, according to several agencies that have formed a coalition to call on the [...]

Mark Carney dominated the race to replace Justin Trudeau. Now what?

10 March 2025

In something of a political blowout, Mark Carney was elected as leader of the Liberal Party and as the next prime minister. Here's what comes next. [...]

Is Doug Ford's tough talk on Trump working? Experts say it might be gaining traction

9 March 2025

Doug Ford struck his most aggressive tone to date this week as he blamed Donald Trump for “causing chaos” with his tariff threats, and experts say the attacks from Ontario’s [...]

Everything that went down at the Liberal convention — from Trudeau's speech to Carney's win

9 March 2025

Liberal Party members have chosen former central banker Mark Carney to be their new leader and the next prime minister of Canada. Carney secured enough votes in the first round [...]

Canada to host Argentina for pair of women's soccer friendlies at B.C. Place in April

10 March 2025

Canada will host Argentina in a pair of women's international soccer friendlies in B.C. during the April FIFA international window. [...]

Brad Jacobs rallies past Matt Dunstone to claim 2nd Brier title in dramatic final

9 March 2025

Alberta's Brad Jacobs defeated Manitoba's Matt Dunstone 5-3 to win the Brier on Sunday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, B.C. It was the second career Brier title for Jacobs, [...]

Relegation Return? Competition format a talking point at Brier

10 March 2025

The 18-team format at the Brier has had its share of critics even though six strong teams made it to the playoff round at Prospera Place in Kelowna, B.C. [...]

A boat capsizes in Congo and 25 are dead, many of them soccer players

10 March 2025

A boat has capsized in southwestern Congo and killed 25 people, many of them soccer players, authorities said Monday. [...]

Ovechkin scores 886th career goal to move 9 back of breaking Gretzky's NHL record

9 March 2025

Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net Sunday to move nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. [...]

Kendall Coyne Schofield scores OT winner as Frost halt Sceptres' home win streak

9 March 2025

Minnesota Frost captain Kendall Coyne Schofield chipped in the overtime winner to defeat the Toronto Sceptres 2-1 in a defensive tussle on Sunday. [...]

Canada's Jack Crawford wins silver in World Cup super-G at Kvitfjell in Norway

9 March 2025

Canadian alpine skier James Crawford claimed a silver medal in a men's World Cup super-G race of tight margins on Sunday in Kvitfjell, Norway. [...]

We found our cover couple from 2011

1 March 2025

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Since its incorporation in 1913, Leaside has constantly been evolving and transforming. But in many, many ways, Leaside has remained [...]

Is this the most famous dog in Leaside?

1 March 2025

Many successful people have lived in Leaside over the years. I’ve written about some of them in Leaside Life. But this is the first time I’ve written about a successful [...]

Dude, where’s my bus?

1 March 2025

During the recent election campaign, Premier Ford said he’s confident that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will finally open in 2025. Years late, mega-digging, noise and disruption. Surely the Crosstown must [...]

No Rooz Pirooz! Ali and his many new beginnings

1 March 2025

Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is an ancient holiday and one which Leasider Ali Toufighi has observed his entire life. It is a celebration of new beginnings. Turns out Ali [...]

Letters to the Editor

1 March 2025

Dear dog owners: leash your dog! A letter from a reader: First, I would like to thank all dog owners who walk their dogs with a leash. We non-dog owners [...]

A crowded field vies to be next school trustee

1 March 2025

On March 3rd, voters in Ward 11 Don Valley West who are citizens and public school supporters will head to the polls to elect a new Toronto District School Board [...]

Get your Glow on at this Bayview spa

1 March 2025

Glow Spa, upstairs at 1675 Bayview Ave., is celebrating its anniversary of, as they say, “Proudly pampering Toronto for over 22 years.” In fact, this month marks their 23rd anniversary. [...]

AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

4 September 2024

Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 3:00pm [...]

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 15th, 2024

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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

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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! [...]

He is stadning on MacPherson!

10 March 2025

He has been up for a while. It's not clear what the people in the house thing and want to do.Finish -- likely from Finland -- are carpentry company working [...]

Art Cafe doing well!

9 March 2025

The Art Cafe is on Yonge Street. It has nice things to eat and great coffees!On Roxborough and it's only to lease! There are some nice houses on that street.It's [...]

Ice melting on Roxborough

9 March 2025

The ice isn't totally gone. It's still quite cold. It makes cars parking a pain! [...]

Breakfast at Yonge and Roxborough!

8 March 2025

Pantry offers breakfast in the morning. Other food later.The roads and broken up all around our area. It's best to drive slow and not hurt a car.Finishing off MacPherson. [...]

A huge guy!

8 March 2025

He was standing up on the subway. Super tall, almost touching the top of the subway car! [...]

The chair is having problems!

7 March 2025

The chair we noted before has still not been taken away and stays on Roxborough, not far from Yonge Street! It actually has some notes written on it.It has moved [...]

It won't go away!

6 March 2025

No one wants to take the chair away off Yonge Street on Roxborough! It has been there a few days.Snow is gone from Yonge Street! Let us hope it won't [...]

Save the date – 2025 Annual General Meeting

9 March 2025

Monday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.William Lea RoomLeaside Memorial Community Gardens1073 Millwood RoadDoors open 7 p.m. Agenda items include a resolution to expand the area served by the Leaside Residents Association [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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Local churches join together at St. Cuthbert’s for service
March 5, 2025
DVW4EA surveys Ward 11 Trustee candidates on climate
February 28, 2025
Meet Toronto-St. Paul’s provincial candidates, Feb 19th
February 19, 2025
Discover edible flowers w/Leaside Garden Society, Feb 13th
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Reminder: TDSB Ward 11 By-Election – March 3rd, 2025
January 28, 2025

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