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The Grey Cup is here: Toronto Argonauts set to take on Winnipeg Blue Bombers

17 November 2024

Here's a look at the 2024 Grey Cup by the numbers, as the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet for an eighth time in the CFL championship game. [...]

A thought experiment: Why is Taylor Swift as big as she is?

17 November 2024

Taylor Swift is the biggest pop star we've seen in a couple of generations. But why? What is it that makes her so special? [...]

Marner scores in OT, Leafs down Oilers 4-3

17 November 2024

Mitch Marner scored 40 seconds into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday night. [...]

Here’s how the Argos and Blue Bombers match up ahead of Grey Cup Sunday

16 November 2024

The Toronto Argonauts are set to take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at the Grey Cup in Vancouver on Sunday. Here's how the two teams match up. [...]

Ontario battle over tax cuts begins ahead of potential early election

16 November 2024

The Ford government is touting its $200 rebate cheques as a key affordability measure, while the Ontario Liberals promise a middle-class tax cut. [...]

Agbaji’s defensive versatility helping Raptors

16 November 2024

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. [...]

Beasley helps Pistons escape Toronto with win

16 November 2024

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. [...]

Woman dead, husband in custody after police called to Oshawa home

17 November 2024

Durham Regional Police say they're investigating a homicide after a woman was found with “significant injuries” at a home in Oshawa overnight. [...]

Tatum's 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime gives the Celtics a 126-123 victory over the Raptors

17 November 2024

Jayson Tatum hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 126-123 on Saturday night. [...]

Infant taken to hospital after being hit by vehicle in downtown Toronto

17 November 2024

An infant is in hospital after being hit by the driver of a vehicle in downtown Toronto Saturday night. [...]

Toronto police ID man fatally stabbed during argument at City Place condo

16 November 2024

Toronto police have identified the man who was fatally stabbed at a condo in City Place on Thursday and charged a suspect in connection with the incident. [...]

Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Scarborough

17 November 2024

A pedestrian is dead after being struck by the driver of a vehicle in Scarborough. [...]

Woman seriously injured in shooting in Willowdale

16 November 2024

A woman has been seriously injured in a shooting in Willowdale, Toronto police say. [...]

Mitch Marner scores in overtime as Maple Leafs down Oilers 4-3

17 November 2024

Mitch Marner scored 40 seconds into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday night. [...]

Woman, 48, dead after being found injured at Oshawa home

17 November 2024

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 48-year-old woman who was found injured at a home in Oshawa Sunday morning, Durham Regional Police say. [...]

How one wheelchair user feels about prospect of losing bike lanes

17 November 2024

Critics continue to speak out against legislation tabled by the Ford government that would force municipalities to get provincial approval before building some types of bike lanes and to rip [...]

Council OKs hiking hotel tax to help cover FIFA World Cup hosting costs

17 November 2024

City council has approved a temporary increase to Toronto’s hotel tax to help pay for the city’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hosting duties. The hike, from six per cent to [...]

Demolishing buildings is a waste. There's another way: deconstruction

17 November 2024

Constructing buildings takes a lot of wood, metal, concrete and other valuable resources. Demolishing them generates a huge amount of waste and carbon emissions. But there's another way – what [...]

Man dead after being struck by vehicle in Scarborough

17 November 2024

A man has died after being struck by the driver of a vehicle in Scarborough on Saturday, Toronto police say. [...]

Maple Leafs' Reaves to have hearing following illegal check to the head of Oilers' Nurse

17 November 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves' hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety is scheduled for Sunday, one day following his illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers [...]

Man killed after downtown double stabbing ID'd

17 November 2024

Toronto police have identified a man who was fatally stabbed on Thursday in an apartment near Fort York. [...]

2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Quarter-final #4 - Great Britain vs Canada

17 November 2024

Watch as Canada takes part in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals at the Martin Carpena Arena in Malaga, Spain. [...]

Canada puts its Billie Jean King Cup title on the line this week

13 November 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the premier event in international women's team tennis, where Canada is looking to repeat its surprising victory last year. [...]

Marina Stakusic: ‘Canada’s ready to kick butt’ at Billie Jean King Cup

15 November 2024

The young tennis star was pivotal in Team Canada’s journey to its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup title. [...]

Canadian speed skaters earn 5 medals on final day of Four Continents championships

17 November 2024

Ivanie Blondin led the way in a five-medal day for Canada at the Four Continents speedskating championships on Sunday in Hachinohe, Japan. [...]

Slovakia beats Australia to reach semifinals of Billie Jean King Cup Finals

17 November 2024

Slovakia followed up its win over the United States with a 2-0 victory over Australia to reach the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup finals on Sunday in Malaga, [...]

Maple Leafs' Reaves to have hearing following illegal check to the head of Oilers' Nurse

17 November 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves' hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety is scheduled for Sunday, one day following his illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers [...]

Grey Cup primer: Can Winnipeg avoid another upset?

14 November 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the 111th Grey Cup game, where the Toronto Argonauts will try to topple the favoured Blue Bombers again. [...]

Honouring Leaside’s fallen heroes

1 November 2024

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

1 November 2024

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

1 November 2024

The Idler has been, well, idle for a while but is happy to be back since there is so much to share this issue. She shoots, we all score Women’s [...]

Leaside Sports Hall of Fame names new achievers

1 November 2024

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?

1 November 2024

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!

1 November 2024

By the time you read this you will know all about the upcoming Ward 15 by-election – the candidates and the issues, having attended the Oct. 16 virtual candidates’ meeting [...]

Leaside’s truly hair-raising experiences

1 November 2024

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 [...]

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

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! [...]

Community Clean Up Day

8 April 2024

Join us on April 21 to help tidy up the neighbourhood! 12 Noon to 12:45pm [...]

Santa at Yonge and MacPherson!

16 November 2024

All "Cavalcade of Lights"! [...]

Good weather coming on Saturday!

16 November 2024

The "Cavalcade of Lights" should have good weather from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.! Expected as a Rosedale festival in our area.With the house gone, a new building is to [...]

Molly Maid in the neighbourhood

15 November 2024

Molly Maid has been one of the longer cleaning companies. This one was parked just off MacPherson.Many few cars in mid-morning at Yonge Street.The Rosedale station is still being worked [...]

Paul Hahn pianos

14 November 2024

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!

14 November 2024

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!

13 November 2024

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!

12 November 2024

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. [...]

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 [...]

Anthony Furey

23 September 2024

I want to be the councillor for Don Valley West so I can provide effective representation to the residents on the local issues that matter to them. I know 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 [...]

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. [...]

Leaside mom urgently needs a kidney donor

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Robyn’s Cookies hosts Food Drive & Festive Market, Nov 16
November 15, 2024
Puppy love returns to Sleuth of Baker Street – Nov 16th
November 13, 2024
Leaside Memorial Gardens Act of Remembrance – Nov 8th
November 7, 2024
Leaside Curling Club to host Toronto Hope Bonspiel Nov 2
October 31, 2024
All-Candidates Meeting at Lawrence Park Comm. Church
October 22, 2024

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Bayview-Leaside BIA's AppleFest
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