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by The Bulldog • March 30, 2018

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‘Sick to my stomach’: Websites reposting obituaries without consent in Ontario

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Sens beat Leafs in OT to cut series deficit to 3-1

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Leafs look forward to finishing Sens off at home

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Sens beat Leafs in OT to cut series deficit to 3-1

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Ontario man in custody on allegations he tried to join terror group: RCMP

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A 32-year-old Ontario man has been arrested for allegedly trying to join a terrorist group. He remains in custody under a terrorism peace bond, RCMP says. [...]

On the Brink: Ontario woman mastering the art of coupons to fight inflation

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Ontario touts success of 24/7 construction, says Gardiner ahead of schedule

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Last spring, the transportation minister floated the idea of 24-hour construction to speed up rehabilitation work on the Gardiner Expressway. [...]

1 man seriously injured after alleged stabbing in Etobicoke

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A man was rushed to a trauma centre with serious injuries Sunday morning after he was allegedly stabbed in Etobicoke, Toronto police say. According to authorities, the incident happened at [...]

Pedestrian rushed to hospital after hit-and-run in Etobicoke

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A pedestrian remains in hospital after he was struck by a vehicle in Etobicoke early Sunday morning, Toronto police say. According to authorities, the crash happened in the Mimico-Queensway area, [...]

Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade wars

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‘It feels personal’: Canadian farmers cope with Chinese tariffs on canola and peas

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MOOSE JAW — Canola runs deep on Margaret Rigetti’s farm in southern Saskatchewan. Her grandfather was among the first to grow the bright yellow flowering crop in the 1970s, and [...]

As Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity has fallen, an AP-NORC poll finds

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk spent years building cachet as a business titan and tech visionary, brushing aside critics and skeptics to become the richest person on the planet. But [...]

A look at some recent deadly attacks involving vehicle rammings

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‘#Skoden’ doc shows ‘kind and gentle’ side of unhoused Indigenous man who became a meme

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2 men guilty in murder of Toronto youth worker Thane Murray

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How strategic voting may play a role in this election

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Strategic voting is a tactic that's been employed in elections before and is being called upon again this year. But what is it and is it effective? CBC News explains. [...]

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Didn't register to vote? You can still do so on election day

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It's not too late for Canadians looking to cast their ballot who haven't yet registered to vote — Elections Canada allows voters to register on election day at their polling [...]

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Senators top Leafs in OT to stay alive in Battle of Ontario

27 April 2025

The Senators have a pulse in their first round of playoffs as Jake Sanderson scored in overtime to lift Ottawa to a 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. [...]

Senators top Leafs in OT to stay alive in Battle of Ontario

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Canada wins twice on opening day at world mixed doubles curling championship

27 April 2025

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For many Sask. families, there's a high cost to chasing sports dreams

27 April 2025

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Canada men and women to share rugby 7s stage in California with plenty at stake

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Johnson leads Calgary Wild past Tides

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Kahli Johnson scored twice and the Calgary Wild won their first road match of the new Northern Super League with a 4-1 decision against the Halifax Tides on Saturday at [...]

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Lexie Adzija and Hannah Brandt scored first-period goals and Klara Peslarova finished with 29 saves in her first career start to lead the Boston Fleet to a 3-0 victory over [...]

The Ghost Party – Young Poet’s Corner May 2025

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Taking action at City Hall to protect Torontonians

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Protected: A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights

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There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights appeared first on Leaside Life. [...]

Honouring Bill Pashby, helping make Leaside strong and Canada proud

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On the last Saturday in March, the sun shone brightly as guests walked to the William Lea Room in the Leaside Arena to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of [...]

Patriotism from the past

1 May 2025

This Centennial celebration poem appeared originally in the Toronto Telegram on July 1, 1967 and the Leaside Advertiser on July 13th that year. The praise of Canada, with writing style [...]

Leasiders unleashed their patriotism during Canada’s Centennial

1 May 2025

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And speaking of elections….

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AppleFest October 14th, 2023

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Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

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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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Pleasant Present Contest

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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! [...]

Voting on Monday!

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He is happy!

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FIATs on MacPherson!

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Pest control!

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Long held restaurant!

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Election time!

22 April 2025

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Seen on MacPherson . . .

21 April 2025

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April 14 Candidates Meeting

25 April 2025

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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

18 February 2025

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Provincial Election 2025

16 February 2025

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Concert Properties proposes 32, 37, and 43 storeys for former Sunnybrook Plaza site

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Davisville Avenue Reimagined – Safer and Better

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Election Fever

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Don Valley West By-election – Virtual Candidates’ Meeting

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Candidate Answers – Don Valley West By-election

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What Did Davisville Do Wrong?

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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

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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 [...]

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

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Mayor Chow proposing big change that would see buildings go up all over Toronto

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Rachel Chernos Lin Wins Don Valley West By-Election

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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, [...]

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