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by The Bulldog • February 11, 2018

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Canada Post workers issue strike notice for May 23

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Workers for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units issued the notice on Monday. [...]

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‘End of an era’: Leafs fans vent on social media after Game 7 loss to Panthers

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Some Toronto Maple Leafs fans are venting on social media Monday morning after yet another year without a deep run in the NHL playoffs. [...]

Eco-friendly transportation a condition of planned Ottawa Senators arena: agreement

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Public transit, cycling and walking will be the "primary and preferred modes" of getting fans to and from the Ottawa Senators' planned downtown arena. [...]

Man in his 40s killed in early morning shooting at Toronto home

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Toronto police said in a post on X it received calls for a shooting at a home near Weston and Albion roads at 5:21 a.m. Monday. [...]

Panthers’ Tkachuk says Maple Leafs would be ‘unbelievable team’ without outside noise

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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A British climber who scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak by a [...]

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Canada Post receives strike notice; workers plan Friday walkout

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Canada Post says it has received a strike notice from the union representing 55,000 postal workers. [...]

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19 May 2025

The new Ontario budget forecasts a slow pace for housing construction over the next three years, making the likelihood of hitting Premier Doug Ford's target of 1.5 million new homes [...]

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On the eve of the Walter Cup final opener between the Ottawa Charge and the Minnesota Frost, the Professional Women's Hockey League announced the dates, rules and procedures surrounding the [...]

Maple Leafs go down quietly in Game 7 as Panthers advance to Eastern Conference final

18 May 2025

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The PWHL's two newest franchises in Seattle and Vancouver will begin stocking their rosters early next month through an exclusive free agency period followed by an expansion draft. [...]

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13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

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Tapestry Opera

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Mount Pleasant Village Comedy Festival

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Celebrate Canada!

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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

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Pick up an extra special gift for Mom and treat her to a delicious meal she'll remember! [...]

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Along Roxborough . .

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With a nice dog!A lot of stuff to be picked up on Roxborough! [...]

Gardens are great!

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Looking the best! All on Roxborough places!At the corner of MacPherson.All looking good! [...]

Corner going up!

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The corner of Roxborough is starting! It won't be up too long!Great gardens continuing in our area! [...]

Pantry also in trouble!

17 May 2025

The old building needs fixes! It always used to be link that! [...]

Gee is in trouble!

16 May 2025

A note from Gee that is trying get their place fixed!The building is fairly old and the problem needs to be worked on! Gee does a lot of great stuff for [...]

Palestinians at City Hall!

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Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights

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SEDRA AGM – May 6, 2025

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Annual General Meeting 2025 and Monthly General Meeting

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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, [...]

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