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by The Bulldog • October 24, 2017

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‘No college will be spared’: International student cap bites in Ontario

12 December 2024

Several colleges have announced massive changes and suspended programs, blaming the moves on the reduction in international students, which they relied heavily upon for funding. [...]

How the Ford government in Ontario plans to escalate trade war with the U.S.

12 December 2024

Global News has learned the Ford government is considering other retaliatory measures that are squarely within the province's jurisdiction. [...]

Trudeau shares border plan with premiers in meeting on Trump tariff response

12 December 2024

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the border plan was still being finalized and would be shared with Canadians "in the coming days." [...]

British soldier on trial for manslaughter in Toronto testifies he was defending himself

11 December 2024

The British soldier accused of killing someone in a Toronto bar while visiting Canada has testified in his own defence. [...]

Raptors sign Lawson to two-way contract

11 December 2024

The Toronto Raptors have signed guard AJ Lawson to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Wednesday. [...]

Ja’Kobe Walter proves to be NBA ready for Raptors

11 December 2024

It's an old adage that rookies don't draw fouls in the NBA. It's partly because veterans get the benefit of the doubt from referees and a little bit because young [...]

Toronto reveals 6 locations for new shelter sites amid overcapacity woes

11 December 2024

Toronto has unveiled the locations of six planned homeless shelters to be built across the city and are expected to be ready to take on occupants by 2030. [...]

Banks tell 2 Ontarians too much time has passed to cash decades-old cheque, GIC

12 December 2024

Two Ontarians who recently found unclaimed money from decades-old investments were told by their banks there were no records of them in their systems. [...]

Settlement reached in complaint over Canada Post layoffs as strike hits four weeks

12 December 2024

The union representing Canada Post workers says an unfair labour practice complaint over the company's layoffs has been resolved. [...]

Transport truck collision in Brampton sends 1 person to hospital

12 December 2024

One person was taken to a trauma centre after a transport truck crashed into a ditch in Brampton overnight. [...]

Air Canada to offer free Wi-Fi on flights for Aeroplan members, sponsored by Bell

12 December 2024

Air Canada plans to offer free Wi-Fi to Aeroplan members aboard its flights starting next year, building on a partnership with telecom giant Bell that already gives passengers free text [...]

Incoming squalls could total 80cm as buses cancelled around the region

12 December 2024

Snow squall warning has forced the cancellation of school buses across central Ontario. [...]

5 more people arrested in extortion-related incidents in Peel Region

11 December 2024

Five more people have been arrested in connection with extortion-related incidents that targeted South Asian businesses in Brampton and Mississauga. [...]

Recall: 'Piece of metal' found in healthy granola bars

11 December 2024

Healthy snack food company MadeGood is recalling a number of granola bars sold in Ontario and across Canada due to a potential hazard. [...]

Ford to detail legislation aimed at dismantling encampments, punishing public drug use

12 December 2024

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to hold a news conference Thursday, where it is expected he will detail new legislation aimed at dismantling homeless encampments and clamping down on [...]

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12 December 2024

The Greater Toronto Area has seen a rise in jewelry store robberies this year, leaving many jewelers fearing for their safety while on the job. [...]

Ford threatens to cut off Ontario's energy supply to U.S. if Trump follows through on tariffs

11 December 2024

Premier Doug Ford says Ontario could cut off energy to the U.S. if president-elect Donald Trump makes good on a threat to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods. [...]

'Don't hurt her': Toronto father recounts alleged carjacking after dog taken in SUV

11 December 2024

Toronto police say they have located an SUV stolen during an alleged carjacking in the city on Wednesday but Roxy, a four-year-old Labrador retriever who was inside the vehicle when [...]

The GST/HST holiday begins Saturday — here's how it works

12 December 2024

This Saturday marks the beginning of the Liberal government’s two-month GST/HST holiday that it says will give Canadians a break on the cost of some essential goods. [...]

Move over, ugly Christmas sweaters. The '90s festive turtleneck is back

12 December 2024

You may notice something a little different at this year's holiday potluck, or in other people's festive photos, or in your favourite influencer's Christmas reels. It's the festive turtleneck, and apparently [...]

Most RSV infections are in babies less than 1 year old. But protection remains out of reach for many

12 December 2024

Most positive tests for RSV so far this season in Canada have been among the youngest, federal data suggests. And while Health Canada has approved an immunization that can protect [...]

FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup: Ski Cross - Val Thorens

12 December 2024

Watch as some of the world's top skiers look to earn valuable points in the ski cross standings in the latest FISFreestyle Ski World Cup event. [...]

Rookie stars, new rules at play: What we learned in the PWHL's 1st week

12 December 2024

New York's Sarah Fillier and Alex Carpenter sit atop the scoring leaderboard after their first week on the Sirens' top line, alongside Jessie Eldridge. [...]

Canadian national team player Regan becomes latest signing for Northern Super League's AFC Toronto

12 December 2024

Emma Regan signed with AFC Toronto on Thursday and is the first active national team player to sign with the Northern Super League, Canada’s new domestic professional soccer league kicking [...]

Ilya Kharun helps Canada win 2 silver medals at world short course championships

11 December 2024

Ilya Kharun set another Canadian swimming record, lowering his mark with a 21.67-second clocking in the men's 50-metre butterfly at the world short course championships on Wednesday in Budapest, Hungary. [...]

From Whistler to Calgary, Canadian luge trio's Olympic journey nearing full circle

11 December 2024

Rewatch the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics closing ceremony closely, and you’ll see three Canadian Olympic hopefuls belting out their national anthem. Little did they know that 14 years later, they’d be [...]

Watch Canadian swimmers compete at the world short course championships

12 December 2024

Watch as Canada's top swimmers go for gold at the world short course championships in Budapest, Hungary. Summer McIntosh and Ilya Kharun both swim in their respective 200m butterfly finals [...]

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Men's World Cup

11 December 2024

Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer. Its bid was the only candidate and acclaimed by the applause of [...]

Paul Bolté: winning entrepreneur and philanthropist

1 December 2024

“How can I help you?” That simple query is always what you will hear when meeting Leaside’s Paul Bolté, whether he’s discussing business or philanthropy. “There are choices to be [...]

Long-time Leasider kept the spirit alive

1 December 2024

Terry O’Sullivan, who died suddenly last December, had a singular gift for keeping the holiday spirit alive in Leaside. For over 20 years his jerry-rigged 10-metre-high lighted display, topped with [...]

The sorry state of Georgia Walsh playground continues

1 December 2024

As a follow-up to my November article, I report that the littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground continues. Being a woman of action, I emailed 311 with photos of [...]

Baseball phenom set to wow at Yale

1 December 2024

A young Leasider focused on academics, athletics and philanthropy is heading for a very bright future. As a kid who loved playing catch with his dad, Elliot Lascelles was drawn [...]

Editor’s Welcome December 2024

1 December 2024

It’s time for a new season 92 issues. Seven and a half years. 66,000-plus words. Countless joy. In May 2017, two-time Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour winner, Leaside-born author Terry [...]

Leaside’s great bus bust

1 December 2024

As Metrolinx moves ahead on the Ontario Line, changes to local bus transit and routes are coming. And while the Ontario Line itself is not coming through Leaside, its construction [...]

Discovering Leaside’s very own sweets trail

1 December 2024

Who knew that Leaside was such a sweet place to live? With a bounty of bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers and confectioners in the area, Leaside is a rich and tasty place [...]

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 [...]

Rebel House ready for fun!

12 December 2024

The Rebel House put this up inside for people to get ready for fun!A very strange car on Roxborough. Lots of unusual cars are seen in the city.A working guy [...]

Getting her bike ready!

11 December 2024

The lady has a well equipped bike to use down Yonge Street!Available for pickup. It happens everywhere in our area!A new pop-up at Yonge and MacPherson! A lot of stuff! [...]

Police directing traffic!

10 December 2024

On Yonge and RoxboroughMoving big ones from up the street! [...]

Wood on MacPherson!

10 December 2024

All being cut for taking away. Not sure where it's going or where it's coming from. It appears from time to time in that house.Great clothes still available on Yonge [...]

On MacPherson!

9 December 2024

A bit different Christmas guy on MacPherson. New books again on the MacPherson box.Putti looking good! [...]

Left on MacPherson!

8 December 2024

Someone left this on MacPherson. He or she will be missing it on their car! [...]

Available on Roxborough!

8 December 2024

Even in bad weather people are still putting out things to be taken.Starting to work the building on Yonge and Roxborough. No more coffee places right on the corner. But [...]

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. [...]