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by The Bulldog • December 18, 2017

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Doug Ford threatened to stop energy exports to the U.S. How would it work?

13 December 2024

What would it look like if Ontario and other provinces retaliated to Trump's tariff threat? Experts say Canada doesn’t have much room to work with. [...]

Leafs’ Stolarz day-to-day with lower-body injury

13 December 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. [...]

Air Canada denies world-renowned musician from boarding flight with cello

13 December 2024

World-renowned musician forced to cancel concert in Toronto after Air Canada refused boarding him with his invaluable cello even though he already had a pre-booked seat for it. [...]

Toronto hospital left without heat or hot water cancels non-essential activities

13 December 2024

A Toronto hospital cancelled all "non-essential" activities on Friday after a boiler system failure cut off its supply of heat and hot water. [...]

‘We need to make a deal,’ Ford says after Trump responds to energy threat

13 December 2024

Doug Ford says Canada and the United States need to "make a deal" as President-Elect Donald Trump's threats of sweeping tariffs continues to loom over the two countries. [...]

Ontario man charged with 2nd-degree murder in brother’s death

13 December 2024

Police in St. Thomas say a man who initially requested a wellness check on his brother is now charged with second degree murder in his death. [...]

Toronto man who killed girlfriend in act of ‘unthinkable’ violence gets life in prison

13 December 2024

A Toronto man guilty of killing his girlfriend in an act of “unthinkable” violence has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years. [...]

'They believe in diplomacy, good luck': Doug Ford doubles down on energy threat as some premiers distance themselves

13 December 2024

Doug Ford is standing behind his threat to stop providing the U.S. with electricity in response to president-elect Donald Trump’s promised tariffs, even as several other premiers publicly distance themselves [...]

Top musician forced to cancel Toronto concert after Air Canada refused to give his priceless cello a seat on plane

13 December 2024

Famed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who became a household name after performing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has said he had to cancel a concert in [...]

Transit woes continue into the weekend for GTA commuters

13 December 2024

Following the service disruptions on Monday and Wednesday, Line 1 (Yonge-University) will be closed between York Mills and St Clair stations though this weekend due to planned track work. [...]

Labour minister unveils steps to end Canada Post strike

13 December 2024

Canada Post workers began their strike four weeks ago, halting mail and package deliveries across the country. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said he hopes work will resume as early as [...]

3 adults, 1 youth from Mississauga facing firearm-related charges

13 December 2024

Peel police have arrested and charged four people, one of whom is a youth, for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm in Mississauga. [...]

'Emergency situation' at St. Joseph's hospital in Toronto, no heat or hot water

13 December 2024

A boiler system failure at St. Joseph's Health Centre has left the west-end Toronto hospital without heat, hot water, and steam as frigid temperatures continue to grip the city. [...]

Police seek 2 suspects accused of stealing senior’s wallet, using her bank cards to buy items at Oshawa stores

13 December 2024

Two men are wanted for allegedly stealing an elderly woman’s wallet and using her bank cards to buy items at a store and gas station in Oshawa. [...]

TVO was ready to defend controversial Russians at War film before pulling plug, documents show

13 December 2024

Days before its board pulled support for a controversial documentary about Russia's war in Ukraine, TVO was ready to defend the film, documents obtained by CBC Toronto show. [...]

Ford announces 'game-changer' volunteer emergency response team for Ontario natural disasters

13 December 2024

Ontario is creating a new group of volunteers and skilled professionals that will respond to natural disasters and emergencies in the province, Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday. [...]

Toronto hospital left without heat or hot water cancels non-essential activities

13 December 2024

A Toronto hospital cancelled all "non-essential" activities on Friday after a boiler system failure cut off its supply of heat and hot water. Unity Health Toronto called the boiler failure [...]

Settlement ends sexual assault lawsuits against Ontario boys' summer camp, former director

13 December 2024

Lawsuits alleged Kilcoo Camp's former director had sexually assaulted two unnamed plaintiffs in separate incidents during the 1990s and 2000s. Those claims have been "resolved by mutual agreement," the plaintiffs' [...]

Niche hunting dog sport divided Doug Ford's caucus as expansion plan killed, then resurrected

13 December 2024

A decision over whether to expand an obscure dog sport in Ontario sparked division within Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative caucus that saw the premier agree to cancel a new licensing [...]

Ontario advocates say more home care is solution to hallway medicine

13 December 2024

Home Care Ontario is calling on the province to significantly increase the number of visits and hours of home care by 10 per cent a year for the next three years [...]

Frank Stronach chooses jury trial in Toronto sexual assault case

13 December 2024

In a brief hearing Friday, Stronach's lawyer indicated the 92-year-old tycoon will proceed with a preliminary inquiry on whichever counts are eligible and a jury trial in Superior Court for [...]

Kylie Masse makes Canadian history at world short course swim championships

13 December 2024

Never backing down: How Montreal Victoire forward Kristin O'Neill found her confidence

13 December 2024

'Fearless' centre Kristin O'Neill plays a key role on both sides of the puck for the Montreal Victoire. [...]

Canada's India Sherret wins World Cup ski cross gold in France

13 December 2024

Canadians have won back-to-back gold medals to begin the women's World Cup ski cross season in the French ski town of Val Thorens. [...]

Canadian women finish tumultuous year unchanged at No. 6 in FIFA rankings

13 December 2024

The Canadian women will finish 2024 unchanged at No. 6 in the FIFA rankings, looking to put the drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics finally behind them. [...]

Vancouver Whitecaps FC owners prepare to sell club

13 December 2024

The club's owners, Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett and Steve Nash, said in a statement that they had retained investment bank Goldman Sachs to advise them on sale and transition [...]

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch expecting challenging 2025 schedule for Canadian men

13 December 2024

The Canadian men faced elite opposition in 2024 and can expect more of the same next year in the lead-up to co-hosting the World Cup in 2026, says coach Jesse [...]

Lindsey Vonn to enter World Cup next weekend in her comeback at age 40

13 December 2024

Lindsey Vonn will return to World Cup ski racing next weekend for a pair of super-G events in St. Moritz, Switzerland, as she continues her comeback at 40 years old. [...]

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 [...]

Yonge Street construction

13 December 2024

Yonge Street going north is being closed for construction in daytime. Cars have to turn left on Roxborugh.Cars can go south but not north. They have to head to to [...]

Eaton Centre

12 December 2024

Nice tree. Lots of people but not as many as the Eaton Centre used to have.More people but not as many as there used to be. [...]

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! [...]

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. [...]