feb 25 trudeau

by The Bulldog • February 25, 2018

← Canada’s Sikh separatist issue and China’s new big man Xi

Search The Bulldog

Search for:

In the news

Global Toronto
CTV Toronto
CBC Toronto
CBC Sports
Leaside Life
Bayview-Leaside BIA
Mount Pleasant Village BIA
Yonge & Roxborough
Leaside Residents Assoc.
SEDRA
FoNTRA

Parts of Ontario hit by weekend storm bracing for even more snow

4 December 2024

Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for parts of Ontario, saying some areas could get another significant burst of snow after last weekend's blizzard. [...]

‘We will find you’: Head of Blood Family Mafia tops Canada’s most wanted list

4 December 2024

A Quebec man who police allege is the head of the street gang Blood Family Mafia is now the latest fugitive to Canada’s Top 25 most wanted list. [...]

$80M Lotto Max jackpot split between winners in 2 provinces

4 December 2024

The winning tickets were sold in Quebec and Alberta, provincial lottery authorities say. Tuesday’s jackpot reached $80 million after going unclaimed in previous draws. [...]

October rate cut marked turning point for Toronto housing market: expert

4 December 2024

Greater Toronto home sales jumped again last month on a year-over-year basis, as the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says lower borrowing costs made properties more affordable. [...]

Ontario man jumps on polar bear, hurt while defending wife from attack

4 December 2024

A man who jumped onto a polar bear that lunged at his wife has been seriously injured but is expected to recover, police in a northern Ontario First Nation said Tuesday. [...]

Ontario spent record sum on advertisements ‘to promote’ governing party: AG

4 December 2024

Auditor General Shelley Spence found as part of her annual report that, in the fiscal year ending at the end of March, the province spent a total of $104.6 million [...]

Raptors learning to close out close games

4 December 2024

The Toronto Raptors are getting sharper in the fourth quarter, and it's getting them into the win column. [...]

Toronto under winter weather travel advisory

4 December 2024

Toronto is getting its first taste of winter weather Wednesday as a low-pressure system brings snow to the city. Environment Canada issued a winter weather travel advisory on Tuesday night, [...]

5 individuals wanted for GTA-area murders added to Canada’s most-wanted fugitives list

4 December 2024

Five individuals being sought by police in the GTA have been added to a list of Canada’s most wanted fugitives. [...]

YRP release surveillance video of Markham shooting as they seek suspect

4 December 2024

New video released by York Regional Police shows the moment a gunman in a vehicle opened fire on a man in Markham before driving away. [...]

Calls for Ottawa to end Canada Post strike mount as businesses face challenges

4 December 2024

As the Canada Post strike nears its three-week mark, stores across the country have turned to alternate measures to send products to paying customers and keep operations running smoothly. [...]

Plainclothes fare inspectors now patrolling TTC to curb fare evasion

4 December 2024

Fare inspectors dressed in plainclothes have been deployed across the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)'s network to crack down on fare evasion. [...]

Non-alcoholic beer sales in Ontario up 69 per cent in 2024: LCBO

4 December 2024

The LCBO has released its 2024 sales highlights and one type of product saw 'standout' growth last year, despite containing little to no alcohol at all. [...]

Richmond Hill jewelry store smash-and-grab caught on video, 5 suspects outstanding

3 December 2024

Video footage has surfaced on social media of a violent daytime robbery earlier this week at a jewelry store in a Richmond Hill shopping centre. [...]

GTA getting 1st blast of winter weather Wednesday

3 December 2024

About five centimetres of snow is expected to fall throughout the GTA on Wednesday, with Environment Canada warning the evening commute could get messy. Areas north of the city are [...]

Eglinton Crosstown will open no earlier than mid-2025, TTC chair says

4 December 2024

The chair of the TTC says the long-delayed and over-budget Eglinton Crosstown will not open for service before mid-2025. Coun. Jamaal Myers said Wednesday the TTC is "working internally with [...]

93-year-old YouTuber back in business after being kicked off platform over porn allegation

4 December 2024

A 93-year-old retired University of Toronto professor had her YouTube channel cancelled after it was alleged she was broadcasting pornography. Her interviews on climate change and disarmament were also lost [...]

Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently

4 December 2024

Canada has seen many high-profile food recalls this year — from sweet kale chopped-salad kits to plant-based milks — and even some Listeria contaminations. Here's what you need to know [...]

'Brazen' smash-and-grab robbery at Richmond Hill jewelry store caught on video

4 December 2024

York Regional Police are looking for five suspects after a smash-and-grab robbery caught on camera at a Richmond Hill jewelry store on Monday afternoon. [...]

TTC board votes to ban lithium-ion-powered e-bikes and scooters in winter months

3 December 2024

The Toronto Transit Commission board has voted to ban electric bikes and scooters with lithium-ion batteries from TTC vehicles and stations during winter each year due to fire concerns. [...]

Ottawa Charge rally to slip past Toronto Sceptres 3-2

4 December 2024

The Ottawa Charge gave their home fans the start they were hoping for with a come-from-behind 3-2 Professional Women's Hockey League victory over the Toronto Sceptres Tuesday night. [...]

Who will make Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off team?

3 December 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at some of the tough calls Canada has to make for the NHL's upcoming international tournament. [...]

What you need to know ahead of FIFA's revamped Club World Cup draw

4 December 2024

European powers Real Madrid and Manchester City, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, recently crowned South American champion Botafogo and top clubs from Asia, Africa and Oceania are among the teams who [...]

Who will podium at Grand Prix Final? | That Figure Skating Show

4 December 2024

The Grand Prix Final of figure skating begins December 5th, streaming live on CBC Gem. Asher Hill & Brenda Irving are here to give their picks for the top of [...]

At 40, Lindsey Vonn to make comeback this weekend in downhill, super-G in Colorado

4 December 2024

Coming out of retirement, Lindsey Vonn will race lower-level FIS downhills and super-Gs on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, in Copper Mountain, Colo., U.S. ski team head coach Paul Kristofic told [...]

Canadian soccer women wrap up eventful year with lopsided 5-1 win over South Korea

3 December 2024

The Canadian women wrapped up a tumultuous year with a lopsided 5-1 win over 19th-ranked South Korea on Tuesday, setting the stage for a fresh start under a new head [...]

Are Alex Carpenter and Sarah Fillier the best duo in the PWHL?

3 December 2024

Host Anastasia Bucsis is joined by PWHL insider Karissa Donkin as they react to the biggest moments from the opening weekend of the 2nd season. [...]

Ottawa Charge rally to slip past Toronto Sceptres 3-2

4 December 2024

The Ottawa Charge gave their home fans the start they were hoping for with a come-from-behind 3-2 Professional Women's Hockey League victory over the Toronto Sceptres Tuesday night. [...]

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 [...]

He wants something from the bag!

4 December 2024

He wants his thing from the Harvest Wagon bag!Fewer cars on Roxborough on Tuesday.He is heading for the beer store! [...]

Running Room now open!

3 December 2024

You can get new running shoes! It's on Yonge Street. [...]

At Young and Roxborough!

3 December 2024

Work is starting on the corner place at Yonge and Roxborough!Busy evening on Yonge Street!Ambulance ready for something at the subway station. [...]

Moving along!

2 December 2024

Yonge is moving along but not too many bicycles. There are many issues about giving cars more space on Yonge!Many things to buy for Christmas!Yet another thing available to be [...]

Still available!

1 December 2024

On MacPherson. No one seems to want it. [...]

Snow on MacPherson!

1 December 2024

It was up in late afternoon. One wonders whether he drove in somewhere or did it end up on our street?Working on Mitfar!On Roxborough! [...]

Books being added!

30 November 2024

The book box on MacPherson had been empty but it's been filled again! People on our streets must have some to give away! Some even put the books out on [...]

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. [...]