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

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Brantford police looking for suspects in $1,200 butter theft

4 November 2024

Brantford police are investigating a butter theft at a grocery store. They're also working with police in Guelph to see if this case is connected to thefts there. [...]

An ‘OCTOBER7’ plate triggers overhaul of Ontario’s custom licence process

4 November 2024

At the end of January 2024, ServiceOntario approved the release of a license plate with the words "October7" on it, apparently referencing the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. [...]

Man shooting at squirrel just missed Ontario township worker: ministry

4 November 2024

The Ontario government says a man has been fined $3,000 after a bullet he fired at a squirrel travelled past his yard and narrowly missed an employee of a Huron County township. [...]

Many Canadians end up in ER before being diagnosed with cancer: study

4 November 2024

More than a third of cancer patients in Ontario had visited an emergency department in the three months prior to their cancer diagnosis, according to a new study, [...]

Windsor sues Ottawa over costs of 2022 Ambassador Bridge blockade

4 November 2024

The City of Windsor is suing the federal government over the costs incurred due to the so-called Freedom Convoy blockade at the Ambassador Bridge in early 2022. [...]

Harris or Trump: Ford will work with U.S. ‘no matter’ election outcome

4 November 2024

Whether it’s Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will work with whoever secures the White House. [...]

Halloween candy fails: What Ontario police have been issuing warnings on

4 November 2024

From razor blades to toothpicks, police across Ontario have issued warnings after a wide variety of items were reportedly found inside candy that children received on Halloween. [...]

Demonstrators outside Hindu temple in Brampton told to disperse after weapons seen

5 November 2024

Peel police have ordered a large crowd gathered for a demonstration outside a Hindu temple in Brampton to disperse after officers observed weapons. [...]

Man shot while helping neighbours during home invasion in Nobleton, police say

5 November 2024

A man was shot while trying to help his neighbours during a home invasion in Nobleton Monday evening, York Regional Police say. [...]

Former TDSB trustee Chernos Lin wins byelection in Toronto’s Ward 15

4 November 2024

Former Toronto school board trustee Rachel Chernos Lin has won the byelection in Toronto’s Ward 15, according to the city’s unofficial results. [...]

Peel police officer suspended after video appeared to show him at protest while off duty

4 November 2024

Peel police say four people were arrested and an officer was injured following several protests in Mississauga and Brampton Sunday afternoon, including one at a Hindu temple that turned violent. [...]

Video shows suspect firing 18 shots at York Region home, shattering bedroom window

4 November 2024

Police have released video footage that shows an unidentified suspect firing at least 18 shots at a home in York Region on Sunday night. [...]

Toronto police searching for teenage girl in connection with west-end assault

5 November 2024

Toronto police are asking for the public’s help identifying a teenage girl who allegedly assaulted one person in the city’s High Park North neighbourhood in September. [...]

City of Toronto unveils ceremonial Taylor Swift street signs

4 November 2024

The city has unveiled new street signs to mark Taylor Swift’s six-show run in Toronto, temporarily renaming a downtown route in the pop singer’s honour. [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin wins race for Ward 15 council seat: unofficial results

4 November 2024

Residents of Don Valley West have chosen Rachel Chernos Lin as their next city councillor in a byelection held Monday, according to the city's unofficial results. [...]

Weapons seen at protest near Hindu temple in Brampton, Peel police say

5 November 2024

Peel police issued a public safety alert on Monday night after police said weapons were seen in a demonstration near a Hindu temple in Brampton. [...]

Peel cop suspended after participating in protest outside Hindu temple

4 November 2024

An off-duty Peel Regional Police officer has been suspended from the force after he was caught on camera participating in a contentious protest outside a Hindu temple in Brampton on [...]

Provincial engineers allege Ontario government unlawfully locking them out

4 November 2024

Ontario government engineers who are participating in rotating strikes amid contract negotiations are alleging the province is now unlawfully locking them out and interfering with their right to strike. [...]

Murray Sinclair was 'heavy with the stories' of residential school survivors: Tanya Talaga

4 November 2024

Murray Sinclair carried within himself the stories of thousands of residential school survivors in Canada, says his friend Tanya Talaga. [...]

'Taylor Swift Way' signs unveiled downtown, will be auctioned off for charity

4 November 2024

A main route through downtown Toronto has been given a temporary makeover to honour megastar Taylor Swift ahead of her six concert run in the city next week — and [...]

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4 November 2024

Three men have been charged after violence erupted between groups of protesters at a series of demonstrations in Brampton and Mississauga on Sunday, including outside a Hindu temple and Sikh gurdwara, [...]

How Canada's Olympic athletes did this weekend

4 November 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter recaps the top performances by Canadians, including another dominant performance by the short track speed skating team in Montreal. [...]

Cost, distance keeping Gino Odjick's nephew from playing high-level hockey, family says

5 November 2024

The nephew of Kitigan Zibi hockey legend Gino Odjick is playing at a level below his ability because financial and transportation barriers kept him from attending camp, the family says. [...]

With 2026 World Cup on horizon, Canadian Premier League seeks further credibility in soccer landscape

4 November 2024

After nearly six complete seasons, the Canadian Premier League finds itself at an inflection point. Ahead of Saturday’s championship match, it appears there’s some stability — and, consequently, an opportunity [...]

Trio of teams remain unbeaten at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship

5 November 2024

Teams from Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Quebec remain unbeaten after five draws at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship. [...]

Rory Linkletter posts fastest-ever time by a Canadian in New York City Marathon

3 November 2024

Calgary-born Rory Linkletter posted the third-fastest of his 10 marathons — two hours 11 minutes 42 seconds — on Sunday in New York City, 13 seconds quicker than Peter Maher, who [...]

16-year-old among 19 Canadian players gathering for CONCACAF Nations League pre-camp

4 November 2024

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has summoned 19 players, including York United FC teenager Shola Jimoh, to a camp in Toronto ahead of the full men's team gathering for the [...]

Retired Canadian curling legend shifts focus to coaching women's and men's teams

4 November 2024

For the first time in four decades, curling legend Glenn Howard's focus has fully shifted to coaching duties instead of his playing performance. [...]

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 [...]

Rosedale almost ready!

5 November 2024

The Rosedale subway station is getting fixed up and will look good! [...]

The Brennan house still being worked on!

5 November 2024

Still working on the Brennan house!It will be a different place! [...]

Our area is changing!

4 November 2024

A total teardown of a lovely Joe Brennan designed house! William McLaughlin sent this. He lives next door. He noted that maybe a duplex or triplex may rise. Or a [...]

Do you need a car?

3 November 2024

An amazing stretched car in Yorkville! Would it not be easier just to get a bus?Not a bicycle in sight!Another barber shop on Yonge Street near us! Are many guys [...]

Yet another coffee shop!

2 November 2024

This one is on Yonge Street next door to the computer place. Aren't there just too many coffee shops in our area? One wonders whether any of them make money. [...]

Cars heading west!

2 November 2024

All lined up on Roxborough trying to make it to the west. At least there are no bicycle places on this street. Doug likes to have cars moving. He doesn't [...]

Yonge Street closed near Bloor!

2 November 2024

City workers are dealing with a water break on Yonge Street south of us!Yonge Street is closed just before Bloor. [...]

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 [...]

Dhruv Jain

23 September 2024

I am running to be our next City Councillor because I’m passionate about building family-friendly communities with diverse housing options, infrastructure and transit that works for everyone, and safe neighbourhoods [...]

Sam Robinson

23 September 2024

I want to be the City Councillor for Don Valley West to continue the legacy of my mother, Jaye Robinson. Over the last 14 years, I witnessed her deep commitment [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Habiba Desai

24 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

24 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 [...]

Dhruv Jain

24 September 2024

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Leaside Curling Club to host Toronto Hope Bonspiel Nov 2
October 31, 2024
All-Candidates Meeting at Lawrence Park Comm. Church
October 22, 2024
AppleFest Returns to Bayview on October 19th, 2024
October 16, 2024
FONTRA Ward 15 Virtual Candidates’ Meeting: Oct 16th
October 15, 2024
Thorncliffe Transit: Virtual Engagement Session – Oct 10
October 4, 2024

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