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by The Bulldog • December 17, 2017

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Toronto murder suspect arrested in Saskatoon 4 years after alleged crime

3 February 2025

Toronto police announced on Monday that Jabreel Elmi, wanted in connection to a 2021 murder in the city, was arrested by officers with the Saskatoon Police Service. [...]

Unclear what trades Raps will make before deadline

3 February 2025

What a difference a year makes. [...]

Raptors notice anthem booing but focus on playing

3 February 2025

RJ Barrett got right to it as soon as he stepped in front of the cameras and microphones of a post-practice media scrum at the Toronto Raptors' training facility. [...]

‘I am Canadian’ ad resurfaces on social media amid Canada-U.S. tariffs

3 February 2025

A decades-old Molson commercial with an "I am Canadian" phrase is making rounds on TikTok as Canada braces for U.S tariffs, expected to come into effect Tuesday. [...]

Toronto reviewing procurement policies as part of U.S. tariff response plan

3 February 2025

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says she has instructed city staff to co-ordinate with federal and provincial governments to respond to looming U.S. tariffs with a plan. [...]

Worker dead after falling from ladder placed against billboard in Toronto

3 February 2025

Toronto police say a worker has died after he fell this morning from a ladder while working on a billboard in the city’s west end. [...]

Sports fans across Canada boo U.S. national anthem in response to tariffs

3 February 2025

Frustrated sports fans in arenas across the country are voicing their disapproval over U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs. [...]

Female pedestrian stuck by vehicle in Forest Hill North

3 February 2025

A female pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Forest Hill North. Toronto police were called to Bathurst Street and Ridge Hill Drive, just [...]

ACLU sues over Trump shutting down asylum access at the southern border

3 February 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration advocacy groups on Monday sued the Trump administration over its ban on asylum access at the southern border, saying the sweeping restrictions illegally put people who [...]

Poilievre wants Canada to send Armed Forces troops, helicopters to secure U.S. border

3 February 2025

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Ottawa to send Canadian Armed Forces troops and helicopters to the U.S. border “to spot and intercept risks.” That’s one of Poilievre’s many [...]

Arrest made in 2021 killing of community centre worker in Regent Park

3 February 2025

One of the Canada’s most wanted suspects is now in custody after he was arrested in Saskatoon in connection with a fatal triple shooting in Regent Park that claimed the [...]

Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTok

3 February 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the U.S. to take steps to start developing a government-owned investment fund that he said could be [...]

Driver charged after pedestrian fatally struck in North York

3 February 2025

The driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian last month in North York has been charged, Toronto police said in a release Monday. Investigators say a 67-year-old [...]

From made in Canada to product of Canada: How to make sense of Canadian labels

3 February 2025

Shoppers have been caught up in the buy Canadian fervour since U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Sunday applying 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods starting [...]

Ontario pausing retaliatory measures after Trump and Trudeau put tariffs on hold

23 January 2025

Trump to pause promised tariffs for 30 days after speaking with Trudeau

3 February 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump dropped his plan to levy tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a series of commitments on Monday to [...]

Distracted driving to blame for 82 highway deaths in Ontario in 2024, OPP says

3 February 2025

Eighty-two people died on Ontario highways last year due to drivers who weren't paying attention behind the wheel, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. [...]

Toronto was 'ready to do its part' in taking on Trump tariffs

3 February 2025

Prior to news that punishing U.S. tariffs would be paused, Toronto was gearing up to review its contracts and procurement policies to keep municipal dollars in the country. [...]

Teen girls' murder trial watches video of alleged fatal swarming of Toronto man

3 February 2025

The trial of two teen girls charged in an alleged group attack on a homeless man began Monday with both teens pleading not guilty to second-degree murder. The two girls, [...]

Ford pauses retaliatory measures to U.S. tariffs after Trump delays them by 30 days

3 February 2025

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pausing all retaliatory measures in response to U.S. tariffs after President Donald Trump chose to delay imposing them on all Canadian imports for 30 days. [...]

Man arrested in Saskatchewan in connection with 2021 Regent Park homicide

3 February 2025

A Toronto man has been arrested in Saskatoon in connection with a 2021 homicide in Regent Park, Toronto police say. [...]

Lindsey Vonn returns to world championships at 40, ready to silence critics and challenges

3 February 2025

Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn faces critisism and physical challenges as she returns to the slope at age 40. Despite past inujries and time away from the sport, Vonn is determined [...]

P.E.I. premier considers scrapping multimillion-dollar NHL deal as province fights U.S. tariffs

3 February 2025

Responding to tariffs imposed on Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump, P.E.I.'s premier is vowing to take further steps to protect the Island’s economy — including the possibility of scrapping [...]

Jack Crawford, Cam Alexander aim to carry Kitzbuhel momentum into alpine worlds

3 February 2025

Jack Crawford and Cam Alexander bring a combination of confidence and hunger to the world alpine ski championship after recent medal performances in Kitzbuhel. Action begins Tuesday at the Austrian [...]

Spanish player Jenni Hermoso testifies against ex-soccer boss over 2023 World Cup kiss

3 February 2025

Spain forward Jenni Hermoso testified at Luis Rubiales's trial on Monday that she did not consent to being kissed by the country's former top soccer official after winning the 2023 [...]

Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone stays in France, joining Rennes on loan from Marseille

4 February 2025

Canadian international midfielder Ismael Kone has moved clubs in France, joining Rennes on a season-long loan from Marseille. [...]

Raptors fans latest to boo American national anthem as trade war looms

2 February 2025

Fans at Scotiabank Arena loudly booed during the American national anthem before the Toronto Raptors hosted the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. [...]

Olympic sprint champion Noah Lyles accepts challenge from NFL speedster Tyreek Hill

3 February 2025

American sprinter Noah Lyles, the 100-metre gold medallist at the Paris Olympics last summer, celebrated his victory in the 60 at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston on [...]

Mr. Franklin’s Sad Cake will make you glad

1 February 2025

Each month we will cover a Leasider’s special dish with a hearty side order of narrative. And you will find the recipes online by clicking the Leaside Cooks tab. by [...]

Here’s some news – Michelle Dubé’s a Leasider

1 February 2025

If you’re into news at all, you should recognize the name and voice of Michelle Dubé – the co-anchor of both CTV News at Noon and CTV News at 6 [...]

Hey, there’s another election!

1 February 2025

Toronto District School Board is holding a byelection to fill the vacancy in the office of trustee, TDSB Ward 11, resulting from Rachel Chernos Lin’s election as City Councillor, Don [...]

Take two jokes and call me in the morning

1 February 2025

I sit in LifeLabs below Whole Foods, waiting for my bloodletting and feeling rather uncomfortable. Not because of the needle that was soon to be pushed into my arm, but [...]

2025 Agnes Macphail Award recipient Jason Ash!

1 February 2025

The recipient of the 2025 Agnes Macphail Award, Jason Ash, is very invested in his Thorncliffe Park community, but he is also a bit of an anomaly, as he attended [...]

Farm Boy chooses Leaside

1 February 2025

Farm Boy has landed in Leaside! The chain, known for its fresh local produce, prepared foods and more, opened on December 5th in the old Sobeys location at Laird and [...]

Talented Leaside performer Stephanie Taylor touched many lives

1 February 2025

Many performing artists have lived or attended school in Leaside over the years. They include the 1950s “Happy Gang” radio organist Kay Stokes; the novelty musical act The Videottes; saxophonist [...]

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

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! [...]

Breakfast available

3 February 2025

Breakfast at Pantry at Yonge and Roxborough. They have other food the rest of the round. There used to be a great coffee place for years but it ended.Lots of [...]

Mitfar busy!

2 February 2025

All tables being used by Mitfar this afternoon! They have excellent pastries, coffee and other drinks!They are on Yonge Street. [...]

Motorcycles still around!

2 February 2025

The guy is taking a package from his motorcycle on MacPherson. It's still icy on the streets so hopefully he takes good care on his motorcycle.It's on MacPherson. Available to [...]

Putti doing well!

1 February 2025

Putti still has new stuff and sees new people on Yonge!Looking good on Yonge and MacPherson!Looking good on MacPherson. Nicely showing! [...]

Fixing a house!

31 January 2025

All set up to fix the house on Roxborough. The work goes all over the year -- even January!Another picture on the Lobby.It's best to leave the cars under the [...]

Yonge and Roxborough!

30 January 2025

The new building is starting! That's where the coffee and pizza places were as well the gym for kids. It won't be too high but Yonge and Roxborough is changing [...]

A policeman on Yonge Street!

30 January 2025

The policeman was dealing with cars at Yonge. In this case an ambulance.A motorcycle on MacPherson. It's quite scary to be a motorcyclist at any time. But especially in the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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