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by The Bulldog • February 28, 2018

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Measles circulating in northeastern B.C. community, health officials warn

14 June 2025

Northern Health says multiple lab-confirmed cases of measles have been confirmed in Wonowon, about 89 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John, B.C. [...]

Canada’s world junior trial saw juries tossed, intense testimony. Here’s a recap

14 June 2025

Five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team will wait weeks until their fate in their high-profile sexual assault trial is determined. [...]

Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed Ontario police on protests against Bill 5

13 June 2025

A regional chief for Anishinabek Nation says he briefed Ontario Provincial Police Thursday on what to expect when First Nations take to the streets. [...]

Longtime Maple Leafs voice Bowen to retire

13 June 2025

Longtime Toronto Maple Leafs broadcaster Joe Bowen is calling it a career after the 2025-26 NHL season. [...]

Ontario MPPs could soon perform weddings. Here’s the bill that makes it possible

13 June 2025

Two Ontario Progressive Conservative members of provincial parliament are proposing to remove a layer of bureaucracy and let MPPs such as themselves more easily officiate weddings. [...]

Wildfire near two Ontario First Nations ‘like a sleeping giant’ for now, MPP says

13 June 2025

A massive wildfire near Sandy Lake is "like a sleeping giant," says MPP Sol Mamakwa. Over 2,000 evacuees fled as Red Lake 12 grows past 160,000 hectares. [...]

‘Holy Mackinaw!’: Maple Leafs announcer says next season will be his last

13 June 2025

After next season, Toronto Maple Leafs fans will have to adjust their ears to a new voice as they sit on the couch and watch the boys in blue and [...]

U.K. PM Starmer says Israel-Iran conflict to be ‘centrepiece’ of G7 summit in Alberta

15 June 2025

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran will be a “centrepiece” of this week’s G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta. Starmer says the [...]

Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, US official tells AP

15 June 2025

President Donald Trump vetoed a plan presented by Israel to the U.S. to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. The [...]

Ukraine drone attack on Russia’s Tatarstan region leaves at least 1 dead, 13 injured

15 June 2025

One person was killed and 13 others wounded Sunday in a Ukrainian drone attack in Russia’s Tatarstan region, local authorities said. Regional Gov. Rustam Minnikhanov said the drone was destroyed, [...]

1 man charged with murder, 1 other sought in targeted Scarborough shooting

15 June 2025

Police have arrested one man and are searching for another in connection with what they say was a targeted shooting in Scarborough last week. Jelani DeJonge-Reece, 24, of Toronto, was [...]

At least 8 dead in shooting near Israeli and US-supported aid sites in Gaza

15 June 2025

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least eight Palestinians were killed and dozens more wounded on Sunday in a shooting near Israeli- and U.S.-supported food distribution points in the [...]

‘Gold standard’: Plane spotters in Calgary hope for glimpse of Air Force 1 at G7

15 June 2025

CALGARY — Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders’ summit in nearby [...]

Remains of Air India crash victims are handed over to relatives

15 June 2025

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Authorities have started handing over remains of the victims of one of India’s worst aviation disasters, days after the Air India flight crashed and killed at [...]

Soccer tournament in GTA brings together players impacted by homelessness, mental health struggles

15 June 2025

A Canadian soccer team that brings together people affected by homelessness, mental health struggles and substance abuse will be heading to the Homeless World Cup in August — an experience some [...]

Man charged, suspect wanted on Canada-wide warrant after fatal Scarborough shooting

15 June 2025

A man has been charged with second-degree murder and a suspect is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after a fatal shooting in Scarborough last Monday, police say. [...]

Despite 'massive shift' towards smoking over injection, Ontario has only 1 supervised drug inhalation space

15 June 2025

A small specialty hospital in Toronto contains the province’s only supervised inhalation space - even as the number of Ontarians who appear to be dying of opioid overdoses after smoking [...]

Boy, 16, in critical but stable condition after stabbing in Ajax: police

15 June 2025

Durham police are looking for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in Ajax on Friday night. The incident happened around 11:55 p.m. near Audley Road and Lythgoe Lane, police said [...]

Carney's first foreign policy test begins at G7 — amid Middle East crisis and Trump's trade war

15 June 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney will welcome leaders of the world's most powerful democratic countries Sunday for the start of a three-day meeting in the Rocky Mountains — a high-stakes summit that longtime G7 [...]

Protestors march through downtown Toronto to call out corporate landlords

14 June 2025

A group of Toronto advocates marched alongside a giant craft cockroach during a protest Saturday as they called on the city to provide more affordable housing and spoke out against [...]

Funeral held for 3 children killed in alleged impaired driving crash

14 June 2025

The Laviña-Galve family held a joint funeral in Scarborough on Saturday for three children killed last month in an alleged impaired driving crash on Highway 401. [...]

Watch the Diamond League track and field meet in Stockholm

14 June 2025

Watch live action from the Diamond League track and field meet in Stockholm, Sweden. [...]

Canada's Gabriel Diallo wins his 1st ATP Tour title, taking Libema Open final in straight sets

15 June 2025

Gabriel Diallo has won his first ATP Tour title, defeating Belgium's Zizou Bergs 7-5, 7-6 (8) in the Libema Open tennis final on Sunday in s'Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. [...]

Savannah Sutherland lowers NCAA and Canadian women's 400m hurdles marks in 4-record effort

15 June 2025

University of Michigan hurdler Savannah Sutherland of Borden, Sask., set four records Saturday on the final day of competition at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships in Eugene, Ore. [...]

PWHL free agency preview: What each team needs this off-season

13 June 2025

Top free agents include Toronto Sceptre Natalie Spooner and 2-time Walter Cup champ Michela Cava. [...]

Panthers beat Oilers 5-2 in pivotal Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

14 June 2025

The Florida Panthers are now one win away from repeating as Stanley Cup champions after beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 of this year's final. [...]

'I'm the hunted': Summer McIntosh's record-breaking week puts competitors on notice ahead of worlds

13 June 2025

Summer McIntosh is not only a Canadian superstar, she's now a global powerhouse. The eyes of the swimming world were entirely fixated on her each time the 18-year-old took to [...]

Record crowd in Quebec City watches Canada fall to France in men's Volleyball Nations League

15 June 2025

The fans broke a record, but Canada came up just short in men's Volleyball National League action on Saturday at Centre Videotron in Quebec City. [...]

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Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 3:00pm [...]

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Santa & Carollers Coming to Town!

7 November 2023

Saturday, December 2nd & 9th between 12:30pm-3:30pm [...]

AppleFest October 14th, 2023

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Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

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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! [...]

Fixing the water point!

15 June 2025

The City guys were making sure the water thing on Roxborough worked well if it is needed!Another nice dog seen in our area!Another interesting thing available to be picked up [...]

Puttng tickets on a car!

14 June 2025

The City guy is putting a ticket on a car that was parked off Yonge Street.Still working for a new building on Roxborough. It will take a while!The "hero" for [...]

A house demo on Rox!

13 June 2025

Noted by William McLaughlin. On Roxborough! [...]

At Yonge and Roxborough!

13 June 2025

They were digging and building a new place at Yonge and Roxborough that will change the area quite a bit!Having a good time on MacPherson!Having a good time on Yonge [...]

Quanto Basta!

12 June 2025

All going up for the summer time!Nicely done up!Working on gardens in our area! [...]

On Roxborough!

11 June 2025

William MacLaughlin has sent them. They are close to his own house!A lot of building! [...]

An unusual car!

11 June 2025

It was parked on Roxborough. Not many like that have been seen.A lamp put out on Roxborough. There are usually different things to get on our streets.Putti always has different [...]

Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights

29 April 2025

Join LRA President Geoff Kettel and Mitch Bubuji as they lead a Jane's Walk through Bennington Heights. When: Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m. Where: Meet at Evergreen Gardens Park - just west [...]

April 14 Candidates Meeting

25 April 2025

Monday, April 14, 7 p.m.William Lea RoomLeaside Memorial Community Gardens1073 Millwood RoadDoors open at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include a resolution to expand the area served by the Leaside Residents [...]

April 14 Annual & Special Meeting & Candidates Meeting

13 April 2025

Apply by March 17 to join Leaside Memorial Arena Board

18 February 2025

Local residents are needed to serve on the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board. The Board is looking for individuals with a background in law, human resources, non-profit leadership, sports [...]

Provincial Election 2025

16 February 2025

Election Day: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Advance Polls: Thursday, February 20 - Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. See ElectionsOntario to check voter [...]

Ward 11 TDSB Trustee by-election

16 February 2025

Election to fill vacant Ward 11 Trustee seat (same boundaries as City of Toronto Ward 15, Don Valley West) Election Day: Monday, March 3, 2025, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. [...]

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 [...]

SEDRA AGM – May 6, 2025

5 May 2025

Tomorrow, May 6, 2025 is SEDRA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting and you’re invited! Our AGM will be held in-person at Greenwood College School, 443 Mt. Pleasant (at Davisville) Doors open [...]

What Kind of City are We Building?

28 March 2025

By Jeff Latto, Chair of SEDRA’s Tall/Mid-Rise Working Group This is a question worth asking ourselves from time to time. It’s a question worth asking a lot these days as [...]

Davisville Avenue Reimagined – Safer and Better

27 March 2025

Real progress is being made on improving Davisville Avenue, with the goal of making it safer and more usable for all. The City has scheduled improvements to be completed in [...]

Election Fever

26 March 2025

It’s elections, elections all around. In addition to the Don Valley West By-elections for City Councillor and then TDSB Trustee, we had a provincial election. Now we are in 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 [...]

Annual General Meeting 2025 and Monthly General Meeting

8 May 2025

We invite all members of FoNTRA to the Annual General Meeting. We encourage all member organizations to register for the AGM with Eventbrite to assist us in managing the attendee [...]

Ford government to appeal injunction blocking Toronto bike lane removals

30 April 2025

Doug Ford says the provincial government will appeal the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to grant an injunction that blocks the removal of several bike lanes in Toronto. “But those bike [...]

Ford Government’s Bill 5 is its latest “Trump like” assault on the environment and democracy

30 April 2025

On April 17, 2025 the Ford Government quietly tabled the omnibus Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. While the bill introduces some added authority to restrict [...]

Think Toronto is shabby and ugly? Changing this one thing could help halt the city’s race to the bottom

25 April 2025

Toronto often feels shabby. There are many examples but the renovation of College Park comes to mind. The general idea was good — skating trail, landscaping, sculptural giant frogs — but the execution [...]

Have your federal riding boundaries changed?

4 April 2025

In 2023 the federal riding boundaries were redrawn, and they now no longer correspond to the provincial riding boundaries (as they formerly did). "A redistribution of federal electoral districts ("ridings") began in [...]

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 [...]

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