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Parents in and around Toronto welcome 1st new babies of 2025

1 January 2025

As 2025 dawns, hospitals in and around Toronto are marking the first births of the new year. [...]

Toronto neonatal unit celebrates milestones with ‘Journey Beads’ program

1 January 2025

The 'Journey Beads' program is allowing families of the most vulnerable babies born at Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital to celebrate every 'first' and mark every milestone. [...]

Homicide detectives lead investigation into fatal New Year’s Eve shooting near Toronto

31 December 2024

Durham Regional Police said in a post on social media that they were responding to an incident in Oshawa with a large number of officers. [...]

Lorentz scores winner in Leafs’ 3-1 win over Isles

31 December 2024

Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz has an unusual warm-up routine of jumping into the glass by the end boards before each game. [...]

Free transit and fireworks: Everything you need to know for New Year’s Eve in Toronto

31 December 2024

The City of Toronto is putting on a 10-minute waterfront fireworks display, while both Metrolinx and the TTC are offering free transit riders into the night and early morning. [...]

Maple Leafs top Islanders 3-1 in matinee

31 December 2024

David Kampf, Steven Lorentz and John Tavares scored to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena. [...]

‘Harsh reality’: Ontario food bank use reaches record highs

31 December 2024

In Toronto, the Daily Bread Food Bank says the need has hit levels not seen in its 41-year history, recording 3.75 million visits this past year. [...]

Toronto-area hospitals welcome first babies of 2025

1 January 2025

One of the first babies born in 2025 was delivered just four seconds after midnight at Mississauga Hospital. [...]

Driver rams New Year's revellers in New Orleans, killing 10. FBI investigating as 'act of terrorism'

1 January 2025

A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans' famed French Quarter early on New Year's Day, killing 10 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being shot [...]

Durham police identify man killed in Oshawa shooting

1 January 2025

Police have identified the man killed in a New Year’s Eve shooting inside an Oshawa apartment building. [...]

What's open and closed in the GTA on New Year's Day

30 December 2024

Here’s what you need to know about what’s open and closed in the GTA on Jan. 1, New Year's Day. [...]

From a mini fridge to a toy doll, here's what has been lost on public transit in Ontario this year

1 January 2025

Most people understand the pain that comes with leaving a phone, wallet or umbrella behind on-board public transit and the despair of whether or not it'll ever be found again. [...]

No injuries reported after suspected impaired driver crashes into TTC bus: police

1 January 2025

Toronto police say no injuries were reported after a suspected impaired driver crashed their vehicle into a TTC bus on New Year’s Eve. [...]

Child seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in North York: paramedics

1 January 2025

A child was seriously injured after they were struck by a vehicle in North York on New Year’s Eve, paramedics say. [...]

Gig workers concerned about stricter CRA reporting rules taking effect in 2025

1 January 2025

New legislation requiring digital platforms such as Uber and DoorDash to report information about their workers’ income to CRA has some in the sector worried it will create more hardship [...]

407 toll rates going up for many drivers in the new year

1 January 2025

Toll prices on Highway 407 will be going up for many drivers starting on Jan. 1. A news release says the cost for light vehicles will rise from three to [...]

What's open and closed in Toronto during the 2024 holiday season

25 December 2024

Trying to plan a holiday commute? Hoping to grab some last-minute food or booze? Looking for some activities to minimize awkward interactions with your in-laws or keep your children entertained? [...]

Man fatally shot in Oshawa Tuesday: Durham police

31 December 2024

A man is dead after being shot inside an apartment building in Oshawa Tuesday, Durham police say. [...]

CBC Toronto’s top video highlights for 2024 in under 5 minutes

31 December 2024

From a solar eclipse to Taylor Swift’s iconic Toronto shows, 2024 has been a busy year — jam-packed with memorable moments caught on video. Here are some of the highlights. [...]

What you need to know about ringing in the new year in Toronto

30 December 2024

The city is welcoming 2025 with a 10-minute waterfront firework display on New Year's Eve and a series of pop-up performances. Free service will be available on the TTC, Go [...]

Matthews misses 5th straight game as Maple Leafs place captain on IR with upper-body injury

31 December 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs are placing captain Auston Matthews on the injured reserve list with an upper-body injury. [...]

Canadian world junior captain Brayden Yager on 'mesmerizing' time with Crosby

1 January 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins were holding training camp in September 2023. Sidney Crosby made the youngster feel right at home. [...]

Mixed emotions factor in to 'new-look' Charge victory over Sceptres

1 January 2025

Less than 24 hours after being involved in a four-player trade, Larocque walked down the hall with her equipment to the visitors' dressing room. She helped the Charge defeat the [...]

U.S. beats Canada 4-1 on New Year's Eve at world juniors

1 January 2025

Canada, which is looking to build on its record 20 gold medals after a disastrous fifth-place showing at last year's tournament, finished third in the pool and will face the [...]

2024: The sports year in pictures

31 December 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks back on an eventful year with a photo essay of great moments from 2024. [...]

Canadian tennis star Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played season while battling cancer

31 December 2024

Doubles star Gabriela Dabrowski made history in November when she became the first Canadian to win the WTA Finals event, three months after capturing an Olympic bronze medal. But what no [...]

Homan, Bottcher remain undefeated at Canadian mixed doubles curling trials

31 December 2024

Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher took sole possession of top spot in Pool A with an 11-4 win over Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres on Tuesday at the Canadian mixed [...]

How biggest PWHL trade can change fortunes for Toronto Sceptres, Ottawa Charge

31 December 2024

Two Canadian PWHL teams have pulled off a blockbuster trade that will change the look of their defensive units, swapping key pieces of their rosters as both teams fight to [...]

Beija Flor Bouquets preserves floral memories

1 January 2025

Twenty years ago, while travelling to exotic locales, Davida Vineberg saw beautiful flowers that had been preserved for future enjoyment. She was so mesmerized by these bouquets that she can’t [...]

ÜNI Learn Play Café offers a unique hub for families

1 January 2025

In March 2024, Melissa Saunders realized her dream of creating a space where both children and adults can enjoy educational experiences and make new friends, called ÜNI Learn Play Café, [...]

Fitter and stronger for 2025 with Eleanor Feetham

1 January 2025

If your New Year’s resolution is to be fitter and stronger, local Leasider Eleanor Feetham’s got you covered. Based in Leaside, Eleanor Feetham, owner of E-Fitness (E-Fitness.ca), offers a variety [...]

Young Poet’s Corner

1 January 2025

Welcome to the Young Poet’s Corner! Here, we share poems from students at Leaside High School, either members of the school’s Young Writers Club or students in the school’s Writers [...]

Ramona’s warms the community with comfort food

1 January 2025

Leasiders have embraced a popular Thornhill restaurant, which opened at 1608 Bayview Ave. in May 2023. Fans of Ramona’s, who had been making the trek to the original location, which [...]

Hitting the ground running

1 January 2025

It is a thrill to be writing my first column in Leaside Life as your new City Councillor for Ward 15 – Don Valley West. After serving six years as [...]

Editor’s Welcome January 2025

1 January 2025

New beginnings! Some form of ‘health is wealth’ makes many people’s perennial New Year’s resolutions lists. Two years ago, I resolved to add more weights to my fitness regime. I’d [...]

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!

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! [...]

Clearing out the rear!

1 January 2025

The machine is clearing the rear parts off the rear part that is almost never cleaned!Getting ready to clear the new building base on Yonge and Roxborough. [...]

The restaurants are hoping for New Year

31 December 2024

We can check later where people actually went. You can also watch the New Year on TV in various places and hang on to a pizza.Someone seemed to be taking [...]

Yonge and Roxborough

30 December 2024

That is where the Starbucks, pizza and gym places were. Right at Yonge and Roxborough where a new building will be going up.It's to be a not really big building. [...]

A vet on Yonge Street!

30 December 2024

One of many in our area!Someone moving out of MacPherson.Some nice lights on a house. [...]

Available for all!

29 December 2024

One of the many things made available on our streets for anyone to pick up. There are many useful things here!Even more things available here! Some quite nice lamps.Few cars [...]

Still fixing the roof!

28 December 2024

A lot of work still on the Roxborough house! It will likely finish today.The usual place on Roxborough with the nicest bottles.This is nicely being fixed with the first house [...]

Fixing the roof!

27 December 2024

A nicely being fixed a roof on Roxborough.Boxing Day being fixed on all the Yonge Street stores!Available for picking up on Roxborough! [...]

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. [...]

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