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by The Bulldog • March 31, 2018

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Paul Bernardo victims’ families barred from parole hearing: lawyer

20 November 2024

Paul Bernardo, who is serving a life sentence and was transferred from maximum- to medium-security prison last year, is scheduled to appear for a parole hearing next week. [...]

Domi joins growing list of Leafs on IR

20 November 2024

The Maple Leafs have placed Max Domi on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, making him the fifth Toronto forward sidelined with an injury. [...]

Woman facing charges after toddler dies from drug toxicity in Ontario home

20 November 2024

A 40-year-old woman is facing charges in the death of a toddler who was found without vital signs in a Niagara Falls, Ont., home last year. [...]

Renewed sense of hope for Toronto Santa Claus Parade’s future: CEO

20 November 2024

The Toronto Santa Clause Parade faces financial challenges but, with public and government support, they are working hard to secure its future and keep the magic alive. [...]

Man robbed on Highway 410 in Brampton after vehicle rear-ended

20 November 2024

The Ontario Provincial Police say they are searching for multiple suspects after a vehicle was struck from behind on Highway 410 and the man inside was robbed. [...]

Refugee influx prompts temporary housing in some Canadian cities

20 November 2024

A significant increase in the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada has prompted some cities to start building temporary housing for new arrivals. [...]

14 Toronto daycares leave $10-a-day program; half of them appear connected

20 November 2024

"We're sort of forced to stay in the daycare for now," Johnson said. She has not yet been able to find a space in another daycare offering the reduced fees. [...]

Families of Paul Bernardo's victims not allowed to attend parole hearing in person, lawyer says

20 November 2024

The families of the victims of Paul Bernardo have been barred from attending the serial killer’s upcoming parole hearing in person, according to the lawyer representing the loved ones of [...]

Burlington, Ont. woman accused of accepting money for fake Taylor Swift tickets

20 November 2024

As Taylor Swift is set to perform her final three sold-out shows at the Rogers Centre this week, many people who have fallen victim to an alleged ticket scam are [...]

CFIA recalls raw pistachios sold in Ontario

20 November 2024

Raw pistachios sold by Nutworks are being recalled in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination. [...]

Man robbed at gunpoint after suspects crashed into his vehicle on Hwy. 410 in Brampton: OPP

20 November 2024

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a man was robbed at gunpoint on Highway 410 in Brampton. [...]

An emergency test alert will sound off devices in Ontario today

13 November 2024

Ontarians can expect an emergency alert to blare from their phones next week. Here's what you need to know. [...]

14 Toronto daycares leave $10-a-day program; half of them appear connected

20 November 2024

Two months after Josclyn Johnson's 18-month-old daughter started daycare, the centre announced it was leaving the national $10-a-day program, which has left Johnson anxious about how her family will cover [...]

Man charged with attempted murder after one person shot while trying to stop Mississauga home invasion

19 November 2024

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with armed home invasions in Mississauga, Toronto, and Brampton, including one incident where one person was shot and seriously injured. [...]

Man pleads guilty to stabbing 16-year-old to death at TTC subway station

20 November 2024

Jordan O'Brien-Tobin, the man who stabbed a 16-year-old to death at a TTC subway station in 2023, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. [...]

Ontario to introduce legislation protecting newcomers from fraud and exploitation

20 November 2024

Ontario will soon introduce legislation that aims to protect newcomers against fraud and exploitation as they navigate the immigration system, the province announced on Wednesday. [...]

Violence in Toronto shelters is on the rise. Here's how the city hopes to tackle it

20 November 2024

Toronto is proposing a three-year plan to address rising levels of violence in the city’s shelter system, months after a report showed incidents in the crowded system have spiked by [...]

Parents speak out after Toronto daycare leaves national $10-a-day program

20 November 2024

Sunnyside Day Care, with two west-end Toronto locations, represents two out of 14 centres in the city that have given notice to leave the $10-a-day system since the province announced [...]

Ontario NDP appoint David Miller as adviser to leader

20 November 2024

Former Toronto Mayor David Miller has been appointed as a “special adviser” to provincial NDP Leader Marit Stiles, the party announced Wednesday. [...]

This Toronto music school was featured on a Taylor Swift album. Now it's hoping to expand

20 November 2024

A Toronto music school featured on one of Taylor Swift's albums is now hoping to expand, launching a $19.89 fundraising campaign aptly named after the pop superstar's album 1989. [...]

Rogers Sports & Media lays off dozens of workers in audio business

20 November 2024

Rogers Sports & Media says it has laid off a few dozen employees in its audio business due to uncertainty in the advertising market. [...]

Canadian men swept by Germany in quarterfinals of Davis Cup Final 8

20 November 2024

Canada was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup international men's tennis tournament with a 2-0 loss to Germany on Wednesday in Malaga, Spain. [...]

Jonathan David continues his world-class play in Canada's men's soccer win over Suriname

20 November 2024

Canadian national Jonathan David has had a run of form the past few months that has seen him emerge as one of the top young forwards in the world. He [...]

From Sao Paulo to Calgary, Davidson de Souza chases bobsleigh dream

20 November 2024

Davidson de Souza grew up about as far away from a bobsleigh track as possible. Now he's a brakeman for the Canadian squad striving for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics. [...]

A burning question for each PWHL team ahead of the league's sophomore campaign

19 November 2024

All six Professional Women's Hockey League teams will hit the ice for pre-season action this week in either Toronto or Montreal, as the league prepares to open its second season [...]

After stints in U.S. and Iceland, Leah Pais stoked to be back home with AFC Toronto

20 November 2024

After playing soccer at three U.S. colleges and professionally in Iceland, Leah Pais wanted to come home. AFC Toronto was only too happy to oblige and the 22-year-old midfielder/forward from [...]

The PWHL is a gift for queer hockey fans like me

20 November 2024

From kiss cams to advertising, Mel Brown writes they haven't always felt welcome in the hockey community despite being a lifelong fan. That is, until Professional Women's Hockey League teams [...]

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

19 November 2024

Hours after Rafael Nadal's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands, the evening turned out to represent the 22-time Grand Slam champion's farewell to professional tennis, [...]

Honouring Leaside’s fallen heroes

1 November 2024

For many of us Remembrance Day evokes thoughts of those who gave their lives in the two World Wars, and especially World War II. For instance, the Leaside Memorial Gardens [...]

Surely, we can all do better

1 November 2024

A recent damning Toronto Parks audit could have been talking about the perpetually littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground at Trace Manes Park. But first, let me digress. If [...]

The Curious Idler

1 November 2024

The Idler has been, well, idle for a while but is happy to be back since there is so much to share this issue. She shoots, we all score Women’s [...]

Leaside Sports Hall of Fame names new achievers

1 November 2024

On Friday, Oct. 25th, the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame once again celebrated the achievements of athletes and those who have volunteered tirelessly to build the local sports community. Hosted [...]

Yolanda T. Marshall wants to know – what’s in your cookie tin?

1 November 2024

Growing up in Guyana, Yolanda T. Marshall dreamed of Canada where her mom was working three jobs and saving up to buy a condo, so she could bring her girls [...]

Ready, set, go… and vote for our next councillor!

1 November 2024

By the time you read this you will know all about the upcoming Ward 15 by-election – the candidates and the issues, having attended the Oct. 16 virtual candidates’ meeting [...]

Leaside’s truly hair-raising experiences

1 November 2024

Leaside boasts a wide and wonderful array of hairstyling emporia. With more than 20 hair salons and barber shops in the area, Leaside is a destination for those looking for [...]

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 [...]

Clearing an older house . . .

20 November 2024

On RoxboroughChristmas stuff on Putti! A nice glove left behind. Hopefully its person will find it again! [...]

Mitfar doing well!

19 November 2024

Mitfar have nice things to taste and many sorts of coffees and drinks! Right on Yonge Street.Lots of books on a MacPherson place.The little girl is fascinated by the skeleton! [...]

Putti now using Central Europe!

18 November 2024

Putti has put out a water thing from Budapest, Hungary!Will anyone want this? We just have to wait anyone in our area taking this on! Most unusual.Available on Roxborough. Will [...]

Santa at Yonge and MacPherson!

16 November 2024

All "Cavalcade of Lights"! [...]

Good weather coming on Saturday!

16 November 2024

The "Cavalcade of Lights" should have good weather from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.! Expected as a Rosedale festival in our area.With the house gone, a new building is to [...]

Molly Maid in the neighbourhood

15 November 2024

Molly Maid has been one of the longer cleaning companies. This one was parked just off MacPherson.Many few cars in mid-morning at Yonge Street.The Rosedale station is still being worked [...]

Paul Hahn pianos

14 November 2024

The Paul Hahn window has been done for Christmas. We will no doubt find many more in other places.It's quite unusual to see this house in it original look. There [...]

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. [...]