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by The Bulldog • October 24, 2017

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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. [...]

Dismembered head found 36 years ago in Ontario river. Now, police know who he is

11 December 2024

The homicide of the Otonabee River man has mystified investigators ever since the grisly discovery was made by members of a recreational dive club more than three decades ago. [...]

Teen girls transported across Ontario in sex trafficking case, man charged: police

11 December 2024

A Toronto man is facing human trafficking charges after allegedly luring teens from Kingston and Sudbury to the Greater Toronto Area for the purpose of sex trafficking. [...]

Police locate labyrinth of tunnels connecting tents to generator in Hamilton encampment

11 December 2024

Hamilton police say that they discovered a series of 'man-made holes and tunnels' during a patrol of a downtown encampment earlier this week. [...]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S. in response to Trump's tariffs

11 December 2024

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to cut off energy supply to the U.S. in response to the tariffs President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose on all Canadian imports. [...]

Police identify murder victim whose skull was found in Ontario river more than three decades ago

11 December 2024

Police have identified a man whose skull was found almost 40 years ago in a Peterborough-area river. [...]

'I'm really sorry I have to do this': Father recounts how his car was stolen in Etobicoke with his dog inside

11 December 2024

A man who allegedly stole a white Jeep with a dog inside it in Etobicoke Wednesday morning is being sought by police. [...]

Bank of Canada drops key interest rate to 3.25%, Trump tariff threat 'new source of uncertainty'

11 December 2024

Canada's central bank has cut its key rate for the fifth consecutive time – now sitting at 3.25 per cent – as the country's economy grows at a slower rate [...]

Toronto agency launches court challenge against new law that would shutter some supervised consumption sites

11 December 2024

A social agency that runs a supervised consumption service (SCS) in Toronto’s Kensington Market has launched a court challenge against new legislation that will see 10 such sites shuttered across [...]

Toronto Raptors sign Canadian guard AJ Lawson to two-way contract

12 December 2024

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

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 a dog was inside an SUV stolen during an alleged carjacking in the city on Wednesday morning. They are appealing to the public for help finding Roxy, [...]

Court challenge launched against newly passed Ontario legislation to remove bike lanes

11 December 2024

A cycling advocacy group is leading a court challenge against recently passed legislation that gives the Ontario government sweeping control over the installation and removal of municipal bike lanes, arguing [...]

Delays plague morning commute after another shutdown on Yonge-University subway line

11 December 2024

Significant delays plagued TTC customers again Wednesday after another problem with the subway network's signalling system temporarily shut down the entirety of Line 1 during the morning rush hour. [...]

Trudeau presents premiers with plan to address Trump's border concerns as tariff threat looms

11 December 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Canada's premiers on Wednesday to discuss Ottawa's plan to address U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's concerns about the Canada-U.S. border. [...]

Toronto officials reveal where 6 new homeless shelters will be built

11 December 2024

Toronto city officials have released details about where a number of new homeless shelters will be built in the coming years, hours before warming centres are set to open to [...]

Clementine the bulldog was found bleeding in a Toronto park. Experts say pet abandonment is a growing problem

11 December 2024

Before tiny French bulldog Clementine was brought to the Toronto Humane Society, she was found abandoned and bleeding inside a chip box in a park. Her story is a symptom of [...]

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

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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 [...]

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 [...]

World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek becomes Canadian citizen

11 December 2024

The world champion figure skater gained Canadian citizenship Wednesday, making her eligible to represent Canada at the Olympic Games. [...]

Canada's world junior returnees battling for jobs: 'No freebies'

12 December 2024

Winnipeg Jets prospect Brayden Yager is one of Canada's six returnees from the 2024 tournament in Sweden. [...]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins teams up with Amazon workers to score food bank donations

11 December 2024

Staff at the Leduc and District Food Bank are thinking outside the hamper box when it comes to where they get their donations: from shipping giant Amazon to the Edmonton [...]

Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady among 10 limited partners joining Bills' ownership group

11 December 2024

NBA Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among 10 limited partners who have joined the Buffalo Bills' ownership group. [...]

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

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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

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Rachel Chernos Lin Wins Don Valley West By-Election

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Province releases Therme deal details, while 865 trees are bulldozed at Ontario Place

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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

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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

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Anthony Furey

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Candidate Answers – Don Valley West By-election

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Davisville Traffic Safety Proposal

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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

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Construction of Davisville Community & Aquatic Centre

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Toronto city council passes plan to entice developers to build rental homes

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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

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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. [...]