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2024 By-Election: Councillor Ward 15, Don Valley West

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‘He was reckless’: Man gets 3-year jail sentence for ex-CBC producer’s death

17 September 2024

A judge has sentenced Robert Robin Cropearedwolf to three years in prison and three years probation for the manslaughter of former CBC radio producer Michael Finlay. [...]

Animal dies after being found on fire in Ontario, police investigating

17 September 2024

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating an animal complaint for arson after an animal was found on fire in downtown Orillia, Ont. [...]

Leafs announce Oreo as new helmet sponsor

17 September 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced cookie brand Oreo as the team's helmet sponsor for the upcoming NHL season. [...]

‘Mishap of some kind’: Man dead after industrial accident at Ontario Place

17 September 2024

Toronto police say the Ministry of Labour has been notified after a man died at a construction site at Ontario Place on Tuesday morning. [...]

As some Ontario plants hit the brakes, are Canada’s EV ambitions under threat?

17 September 2024

The plant was expected to produce batteries for a million electric vehicles a year. Once up and running, it was supposed to create hundreds of permanent jobs. [...]

TIFF screening controversial doc ‘Russians at War’ again

17 September 2024

The Toronto International Film Festival plans to screen the controversial documentary "Russians at War" today after postponing last week's showings. [...]

Taylor Swift ticket scam: Ontario fan out $1,400 after social media dupe

17 September 2024

One Ontario woman lost $,1400 in an e-transfer scam that promised to sell her four tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras tour. She realized the scam was "very easy" after falling [...]

Earl Bales Park amphitheatre catches fire

17 September 2024

The fire broke out around 8:45 p.m. on Monday in the grass near the 1,500-seat open-air theatre and spread to the stage area. [...]

CNIB shares tips on eye health

16 September 2024

Victoria Nolan, left, and Angela Bonfanti, of the CNIB, offer tips on keeping your eyes healthy. [...]

FAO investigating Ford government

16 September 2024

Scott Reid says the timing of the accelerated alcohol expansion rollout is directly tied to an early election. [...]

Prime Minister Trudeau defends carbon tax

16 September 2024

Pierre Poilievre once again went after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the carbon tax. [...]

Brampton cracking down on slum landlords

16 September 2024

Landlords operating 1 to 4 rental units are required to register for a licence and have proper ventilation, fire alarms and electrical work [...]

Chow announced steeper fines for drivers

16 September 2024

Toronto drivers caught blocking intersections across the city will now face significantly steeper fines, Mayor Olivia Chow announced Monday. [...]

Singh outlined his party's priorities

16 September 2024

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh outlined his party's priorities for the upcoming parliamentary session. [...]

Worker fatally crushed beneath heavy equipment at Ontario Place redevelopment

17 September 2024

A male construction worker was killed Tuesday when he was reportedly crushed beneath heavy equipment at the Ontario Place redevelopment site on the Toronto waterfront, emergency services say. [...]

Brampton's rental licence pilot has led to 4,700 inspections: city

17 September 2024

Brampton's mayor says its rental licensing pilot is making headway on cracking down on illegal rentals in the city and will forge ahead despite protests from dozens of landlords who [...]

Brampton man charged in alleged sex crimes dating back to 2004

17 September 2024

Peel police have arrested and charged a Mississauga man in connection with two historical sexual assault investigations from 2004 and 2005. [...]

Man sentenced to 3 years for manslaughter in death of CBC producer

17 September 2024

The Toronto man responsible for the 2023 death of longtime CBC Radio producer Michael Finlay has been sentenced to three years in custody. [...]

Toronto councillor received 11% of donations from donors tied to developer

17 September 2024

A review of Coun. Chris Moise’s financial disclosures from the 2022 municipal election reveals that at least $10,800 out of his total $91,695.25 in contributions came from the CEO of [...]

Brampton's rental license pilot led to 4,700 home inspections: city

16 September 2024

Brampton officials say the city is making headway on cracking down on illegal rentals. As CBC’s Britnei Bilhete reports, they say rental conditions they’ve seen range from unsafe living standards, [...]

RCMP feared they'd have to release ISIS suspect linked to Jewish centre plot, documents show

16 September 2024

The RCMP feared they didn’t have enough evidence to keep an alleged ISIS supporter in custody after his dramatic arrest in a small Quebec town near the U.S. border earlier [...]

Calgary Flames dismantle Gaudreau memorial as 13-day observance ends

16 September 2024

Hockey sticks, jerseys and homemade signs were carefully removed from the steps of the Saddledome on Monday morning, as a 13-day observance to celebrate former Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau [...]

Sidney Crosby signs 2-year extension with Penguins for his usual $8.7M US per

16 September 2024

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby signed a two-year contract extension worth $17.4 million US that runs through the 2026-27 season on Monday. [...]

Fernandez, Dabrowski headline Canadian lineup for Billie Jean King Cup Finals

16 September 2024

Singles star Leylah Fernandez and doubles specialist Gabriela Dabrowski will anchor Canada's five-player lineup when the team tries to defend its Billie Jean King Cup title in mid-November. [...]

Shapovalov sends Canada through to Davis Cup quarterfinals with win over Great Britain's Evans

15 September 2024

Canada powered into the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup for the third straight year with a victory over Britain on Sunday while defending champions Italy outclassed the Netherlands to finish [...]

Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie season scoring record in win over Dallas

15 September 2024

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 35 points in a win over Dallas, setting a rookie scoring record in the process [...]

Paralympic champion Austin Smeenk still basking in gold at post-Games party back home

15 September 2024

Speaking back home at his parents’ house in Shanty Bay, Ont., on Saturday after his gold at the Paralympics, Austin Smeenk said his accomplishments still haven’t quite sunk in, but [...]

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar wins Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal

15 September 2024

Three-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar pedalled to a resounding victory at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal on Sunday. [...]

Alan Redway changed the course of raccoon history

1 September 2024

The Museum of Toronto’s latest exhibit, Toronto Gone Wild, has an interesting reference to Alan Redway, former East York Mayor and Leaside resident. Extended to November 2nd, due to popular [...]

New Year’s in September?

1 September 2024

Welcome back from your summer, whether or not you were away. Autumn approaches. It always feels as if September (not January) is really the start of a new year, with [...]

Get ready to Rally for Rehab!

1 September 2024

I’ll be there. How about you? On Sun., Sept. 8, hundreds of participants will be turning up for the Rally for Rehab, at Toronto Rehab’s Rumsey Centre, at 347 Rumsey [...]

Gardening in Garden Court – Neighbours bring back the plants

1 September 2024

Leaside is an ideal neighbourhood for gardeners. Although named after a railway junction, it developed in the early 20th century as a model garden suburb with generous curving streets and [...]

Leaside traffic: the joke that’s no laughing matter

1 September 2024

I wanted to kick off this month’s column with a joke about road construction in Leaside, but I’m still working on it ☺… No matter how hard I try, the [...]

Iva Mazar’s pivot from engineering to Pilates

1 September 2024

If you’ve never tried Pilates or are looking for a new class, allow me to make a personal recommendation. Pilates is one of those “anyone can do it,” low impact-big [...]

Meet the service that could become your best PAL

1 September 2024

If you’re reading the print version of this issue of Leaside Life, it might not occur to you that for reasons such as blindness, low vision, mobility or learning disabilities, [...]

AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

4 September 2024

Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 4:00pm [...]

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 [...]

House being fixed on MacPherson

17 September 2024

Adding stuff on the house.It's being well fixed. Looking good!This Yonge Street one is still being worked on. [...]

All enjoying!

16 September 2024

They all like each other on Yonge and Roxborough!Fixing things on Yonge StreetAll tight on Macpherson! [...]

Walking on MacPherson

15 September 2024

He left his car further along on MacPherson and dropped of his package by walking closer.Working in the park.Putti always have stuff to show! [...]

Opposite the library

14 September 2024

The only Starbucks left in the area. It's opposite the library on Yonge Street. Only gives takeouts.Available on Yonge Street. Near Canadian Tire.A house nicely being done on Roxborough. [...]

A picnic in Ramsden Park

13 September 2024

People from the City got together on Friday on Ramsden Park! [...]

No books at all!

13 September 2024

It's on MacPherson. Usually there are a few books but not this time! One has to wonder who takes them out and who puts some books in.It's on MacPherson for [...]

The Rebel House is ready!

12 September 2024

It always has the best beer and wine as well as some food!A basic barber shop that has been a long time just up Yonge Street. The nice place is still [...]

OLT approves height bump from 35 to 40 storeys at Eglinton & Mann

16 August 2024

A proposed development at 589 Eglinton Avenue East has secured approval from the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) for its settlement offer with the City of Toronto from March, 2024. The approved plan [...]

Leaside is getting its own street festival!

8 August 2024

Leaside's first-ever the street festival, takes place Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2024, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at and around 25 Commercial Road, hosted by the Motorista [...]

Leaside residents say higher tower project left them blindsided

6 August 2024

A group of residents in a midtown Toronto neighbourhood is vowing to take their fight against a developer to the city's ombudsman. The Leaside Residents Association and the Broadway Area [...]

Leaside Garden Society Flower Show

1 August 2024

The Leaside Garden Society invites you to our community Flower Show on: Saturday September 14, 2024 from 12:30-3:30pm Leaside Library - 165 McRae Drive We are opening up entries into the Fruit and Vegetable categories to the whole [...]

Ward 15 by-election 2024

1 August 2024

A by-election will be held to fill the Ward 15 council seat left vacant by the death of Councillor Jaye Robinson. Nominations will open Monday, July 22 at 8:30 a.m. [...]

Employment Area Land Use Permissions

12 July 2024

This is to indicate our support for the staff report and the recommendation for City Council to adopt Official Plan Amendment 680 which amends various Employment Area related policies to [...]

1837-1845 Bayview Committee of Adjustment

12 July 2024

This is to express the strong opposition of the Leaside Residents Association (LRA) to this application based on both: process - the applicant’s bad faith bargaining, and abuse of the [...]

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 [...]

SEDRA Tribute to Jaye Robinson

10 June 2024

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Jaye Robinson, City Councillor for Don Valley West. We send our condolences to her family and friends, and wish [...]

The SEDRA Owl: March 2024

27 March 2024

Heritage Preservation in Midtown Bill 23 and the Impact on Heritage Preservation in Midtown Toronto You may have heard of Bill 23 in reference to the Greenbelt, but we want [...]

Jason Stevens

16 September 2024

Having served in a few elected positions and recently going before the city's budget committee in 2024 I believe my knowledge of local, provincial and federal politics, government officials and [...]

Dan Trayes

16 September 2024

I want to be councillor to help and give back to the community. My goal is to combine my lived experiences as well as my work experience pertaining to the [...]

Sheena Sharp

16 September 2024

I want the city to meet the challenge of climate change and Housing in all its forms; more family housing, housing for homeless people, and cheaper housing. I have worked [...]

Evan Sambasivam

16 September 2024

I was born and raised in Don Valley West. I love our community, but I’m worried about what I’m seeing in the city. I’m worried about the cost of housing, [...]

TLAB Annual Report

13 July 2024

We congratulate Chair Dino Lombardi on his continuing leadership of the TLAB. It is important to remember that Toronto has a unique (in Ontario) distinction in having its own tribunal [...]

Improving Community Consultation

11 July 2024

This will confirm that in principle we support (with one significant reservation), the staff report and its recommendations, including: Planning and Housing Committee to request the Executive Director, Development Review, [...]

In Ontario, it’s harder than ever to appeal local developments

24 June 2024

Groups frustrated by the Ford government’s “sledgehammer” approach limiting development appeals say they’re now powerless to prevent urban sprawl, loss of farmland, and squandered green space in the province. Among [...]

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TPS 32 Div Community Safety & Auto Theft Update Meeting
August 30, 2024
Join the fun at Leaside Rotary’s annual corn roast, Sept 15th
August 28, 2024
Blooming fun at LGS’ Annual Flower Show, Sat. Sept 14th
August 22, 2024
‘Viva La Leaside’ Festival! Aug 31st – Sept 1st, 2024
August 7, 2024
Leaside Garden: Putting Your Garden to Bed, Sept. 12th
August 6, 2024

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