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by The Bulldog • February 27, 2018

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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

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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

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

Man dies after crashing e-scooter crossing Toronto viaduct

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Toronto police said they were called to the site of the crash on the Prince Edward Viaduct over the Don Valley River around 9 p.m. [...]

Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs

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A group of Canadian premiers appear to be setting high expectations as they pursue negotiations with U.S. governors to mitigate the impacts of tariffs on their economies. [...]

Ontario First Nation issues partial evacuation notice over high benzene levels

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An Ontario First Nation that has been under a state of emergency for over a year due to high levels of a toxic chemical is recommending the evacuation of part [...]

Brampton mayor applauds provincial bill to clear homeless encampments

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Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is welcoming the government of Ontario’s latest fight against homeless encampments with the passing of Bill 6, also known as the Safer Municipalities Act. The Ford [...]

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EDMONTON — Alberta’s government announced Friday residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will soon have to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In a late afternoon news [...]

15 Toronto city pools opening early this weekend

13 June 2025

With summer around the corner and temperatures rising, Toronto residents will be able to cool down at some of the city’s outdoor pools this weekend. Starting June 14, the City [...]

Canadian demonstrators detained in Egypt during Global March to Gaza

13 June 2025

More than 40 Canadians who were taking part in a global march to Gaza have been detained in Egypt and blocked from reaching the border of the war-torn enclave. The [...]

Man shot by police after stabbing woman at Markham condo dies of his injuries

13 June 2025

A man has died in hospital days after he was shot by responding officers in Markham following the attack of a woman. York Regional Police (YRP) said officers were called [...]

Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed OPP on protests against fast-track bills

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Protester gets on Ford Fest stage in Etobicoke at annual Ontario PC event

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A protester made it onto the stage at a Ford Fest event in Etobicoke organized by the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party on Friday. [...]

Hanlan's Beach is getting a bubble zone to keep away motorized boats and vehicles

14 June 2025

Toronto police's marine unit will create a bubble zone around Hanlan's Beach as a pilot project this summer to improve safety for swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders. [...]

Man shot by police in Markham condo unit has died: SIU

13 June 2025

A 34-year-old man has died after being shot by a police officer in a condo in Markham earlier this week, said the Special Investigations Unit. [...]

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13 June 2025

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13 June 2025

Many renters across Toronto are bracing for yet another hot summer in their units while the city continues looking into implementing a maximum indoor temperature standard for apartments. [...]

15 outdoor Toronto pools opening early this weekend

13 June 2025

While the full summer schedule for city pools starts June 28, the city has announced it's opening 15 outdoor pools ahead of schedule. They’ll stay open until mid-September. [...]

Toronto breaks ground on 1 of its first net-zero community centres in North York

13 June 2025

Toronto has broken ground on what it says is one of its first net-zero emissions community centres in North York, an aquatic and child-care space set to open in 2028. [...]

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

13 June 2025

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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. [...]

Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander goes wild in 4th, Thunder rally to top Pacers and tie NBA Finals

14 June 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 10-point, second-half deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 111-104 on [...]

Stanley Cup final is becoming a showcase for the Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl

13 June 2025

This is becoming Leon Draisaitl's Stanley Cup final for the Edmonton Oilers. [...]

U.S. college sports' legalized pay-for-play future threatens to strand Canadian athletes in amateur past

12 June 2025

Last Friday, a U.S. federal judge approved a settlement that grants Division 1 college programs the ability to pay players directly. As CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell writes, the [...]

Trans athlete pioneer's new book refutes 'moral panic' over inclusion in women's sports

12 June 2025

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Olympic great Biles apologizes for heated exchange with Riley Gaines over trans athlete participation

13 June 2025

Two-time Olympic all-around champion Simone Biles has apologized for getting personal in a heated online exchange with former collegiate swimmer turned anti-trans athlete activist Riley Gaines. [...]

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Chanukah Menorah Lighting

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13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

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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! [...]

A house demo on Rox!

13 June 2025

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

At Yonge and Roxborough!

13 June 2025

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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

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A flag on MacPherson!

10 June 2025

There are a few of the flags in our area to mark July 1!The weather is not great to eat outside. But maybe it will get better!The gardens look great [...]

Two dogs walking nicely!

9 June 2025

Just getting together on Roxborough!Available on Roxborough!Available on MacPherson! [...]

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

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April 14 Annual & Special Meeting & Candidates Meeting

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Apply by March 17 to join Leaside Memorial Arena Board

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Provincial Election 2025

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SEDRA AGM – May 6, 2025

5 May 2025

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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

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Election Fever

26 March 2025

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Don Valley West By-election – Virtual Candidates’ Meeting

9 October 2024

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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

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Have your federal riding boundaries changed?

4 April 2025

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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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