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by The Bulldog • February 24, 2018

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Suspected case of carbon monoxide poisoning in Ottawa leaves 10 people hospitalized

22 December 2024

Ottawa police say 10 people are in hospital and one of them is suffering from life-threatening injuries after a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning case. [...]

Ontario Liberal MPs call for Trudeau to step aside: ‘Time is of the essence’

22 December 2024

More than 50 of the 75 Liberal MPs from Ontario held a one-hour meeting on Saturday to talk about their party’s leadership, Global News has learned. [...]

How changing demographics and tastes are shaping Canada’s grocery stores

22 December 2024

As grocers work to respond to changing customer demands, specialty stores like Adonis and Asian supermarket T&T are enjoying steady growth. [...]

Horvat, Islanders down Matthews-less Maple Leafs

22 December 2024

Bo Horvat had a goal and two assists as the New York Islanders topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night. [...]

Oysters recalled in 3 Canadian provinces over norovirus concerns

22 December 2024

Certain oysters have been recalled in three Canadian provinces following a suspected outbreak of norovirus in British Columbia that left dozens of people sick. [...]

Leafs captain Auston Matthews sits out with injury

21 December 2024

The Maple Leafs have managed pretty well minus star centre Auston Matthews. [...]

Baseball legend Rickey Henderson dead at 65: reports

21 December 2024

Rickey Henderson, a 10-time All-Star and the all-time stolen base leader, died on Friday after a bout with pneumonia, multiple outlets reported. [...]

Police searching for suspect wanted for "unnecessary suffering and death" of a dog in Brampton

22 December 2024

Police in Peel Region are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who allegedly shot and killed a dog in Brampton earlier this year. [...]

Four people taken to hospital, 1 critical after house fire in Etobicoke: paramedics

22 December 2024

Four people are in hospital and one person has critical injuries after a house fire broke out in north Etobicoke Sunday afternoon. [...]

Westbound QEW, southbound Highway 403 in Oakville closed for police investigation

22 December 2024

The westbound Queen Elizabeth Way at Winston Churchill Boulevard along with the southbound lanes of Highway 403 at Upper Middle Road in Oakville are closed due to a police investigation. [...]

Cold weather in Toronto slowly easing up after frigid morning

22 December 2024

The temperature in Toronto is starting to ease up after a frigid Sunday morning, but still remains well below the freezing mark. [...]

Toronto police investigating 2 separate east-end shootings, no injuries reported

22 December 2024

Toronto police are investigating two separate east-end shootings that occurred within 12 hours of each other. [...]

Three-vehicle crash leaves 4 people injured in Brampton

22 December 2024

Four people were injured in a three-car crash in Brampton early Sunday morning. [...]

Man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor in Mississauga

21 December 2024

Peel police have arrested a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a female minor in Mississauga's Square One area on Dec. 9. [...]

One person in critical condition after fire at Etobicoke home

22 December 2024

One person was taken to hospital with critical injuries after being rescued from a house fire in Etobicoke on Sunday. [...]

How Toronto businesses are faring 1 week into the federal GST holiday

22 December 2024

Some small business owners say it’s been a challenging transition to implement the tax changes, and there needs to be more clarity around which products are included. [...]

Daily Bread Food Bank holds holiday food sort amid historic usage

21 December 2024

Close to 200 volunteers, several of whom donned Santa and elf hats, helped sort and pack needed food donations at the Daily Bread Food Bank's centre in Etobicoke on Saturday. [...]

Skaters return to Toronto Harbourfront Centre as rink reopens

21 December 2024

In January 2023, the rink looked like it had closed for good after repair costs grew too high. But on Saturday, with new government funding, the scenic rink on Toronto's [...]

Taylor brand oysters distributed in 3 provinces recalled over possible norovirus contamination

21 December 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers certain Fanny Bay, Sunseeker and Cloudy Bay oysters under the Taylor Shellfish Canada brand. [...]

Toronto police investigating homicide after injured man dies Saturday in Corso-Italia neighbourhood

21 December 2024

Toronto police says its homicide unit is investigating after a man, 21, was found with injuries early Saturday morning and later died in hospital. Police say they believe the man was [...]

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king and 1-time Blue Jay, dead at 65

21 December 2024

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65. Henderson was part of two World Series-winning teams, including the 1993 championship with the Toronto Blue Jays. [...]

Float like Abi: How Canada's Strate leans on beekeeping to master art of ski jumping

19 December 2024

Abi Strate, a certified beekeeper, was part of the Canadian team that won bronze in a mixed event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, securing the country’s first-ever ski jumping medal. [...]

Forecasting Milano Cortina 2026: How climate change could redefine future Winter Olympics

20 December 2024

As temperatures rise globally, winter sports are being forced to acclimate. Cancelled competitions, safety concerns, and an increased demand for artificial snow are becoming more prominent. [...]

Goalie Nicole Hensley stars as league-leading Minnesota Frost top New York Sirens in shootout

22 December 2024

Nicole Hensley made back-to-back saves in the shootout and the Minnesota Frost earned their fourth straight victory with a 4-3 win over the New York Sirens on Sunday in Newark, [...]

For track and field, novelty races don't serve bigger goal of keeping the sport in spotlight

19 December 2024

Yes, I've seen video of the footrace between Noah Lyles, the Olympic 100-metre champion, and Darren Watkins Jr., a.k.a. IShowSpeed, the social media megastar whose content often involves feats of [...]

Canada's efforts to combat abuse in sports saw slow progress in 2024

22 December 2024

Steps to make Canadian sports safer were made in 2024, but to what end? A national commission began cross-country public consultations, an online registry of people sanctioned or under investigation [...]

Rangers' Matt Rempe suspended 8 games for elbow on Stars' Miro Heiskanen

22 December 2024

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe was suspended for eight games by NHL's Department of Player Safety on Sunday for boarding and elbowing Dallas Stars defenceman Miro Heiskanen on Friday [...]

What to know for the world juniors

19 December 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the world junior hockey championship, starting Boxing day in Ottawa. [...]

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 [...]

Running Room open!

22 December 2024

The long time present Running Room on Yonge Street is open for all things. It put up a notice.The much present seller of all drinks is still open on Roxborough [...]

The winter is here!

21 December 2024

Snow in our area but not too much! Winter is here, starting Christmas!Rebel House opening on Monday for four years! Looks like there will be fun!Crossing Roxborough before the snow. [...]

Working on another!

20 December 2024

More work on this house on Roxborough. All inside work.More available stuff on Roxborough.Looking good and not being high on Roxborough. [...]

The corner is getting cleared!

20 December 2024

They will get rid of these and put a new ones up soon at Yonge. No Pizza Hut to come :)) [...]

The best juices available!

19 December 2024

The place is still open at Yonge and Roxborough where you can find the best juices.Available for pickup on Roxborough.The only bike down Yonge Street. [...]

No bicycles on Yonge Street!

18 December 2024

Lots of cars and good weather for people to walk down the street. Not a bicycle to be seen.A nice chair on Roxborough. A great entry to a house on Roxborough [...]

On Molson and MacPherson

17 December 2024

A truck cut down the sign showing the streets. They are all driving too tight!A nice pair for anyone on MacPherson. Hopefully not too wet!All available from the same house [...]

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. [...]