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Overall auto theft declining but violent attempts to steal cars are up: Ontario minister

9 November 2024

Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform Graham McGregor says the total number of vehicles stolen is down, and up to 50 per cent of those taken are found and [...]

How NCAA rule to admit CHL players could create butterfly effect across hockey

9 November 2024

The National Collegiate Athletics Association is opening the door for CHL athletes to play college hockey in the U.S. That decision will ripple through many levels of the sport. [...]

Tavares still grinding with Maple Leafs

9 November 2024

John Tavares could have pouted or voiced his displeasure. [...]

Mitch Marner powers Maple Leafs over Red Wings

9 November 2024

Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night. [...]

Walter out after re-spraining shoulder

8 November 2024

Toronto Raptors rookie Ja'Kobe Walter has re-sprained his right acromioclavicular joint. [...]

Ontario focusing province-wide school board audits on ‘frivolous’ trip spending

8 November 2024

For weeks, school boards have been under intense scrutiny after overseas trips and an excursion to a Toronto Blue Jays game were charged to taxpayers. [...]

Canadian billionaire to face two separate trials on sex assault allegations: lawyer

8 November 2024

Billionaire Frank Stronach's lawyer confirms the case will be split into two proceedings, one in Toronto and one in York Region, with trial dates still to be determined. [...]

SIU investigating after police officer, man injured in armed confrontation in Hamilton

10 November 2024

Man dead following possible stabbing in Brampton

9 November 2024

A man has died following a possible stabbing in Brampton on Saturday. [...]

Death confirmed at Ambassador Bridge after hours-long closure

10 November 2024

More details have been released about a police investigation at the Ambassador Bridge that connects Windsor, Ont. and Detroit, MI. [...]

Another person charged following violent demonstrations in Peel Region

9 November 2024

Police have charged another person following a series of recent violent demonstrations in Peel Region. [...]

How much are Taylor Swift fans shelling out to attend her Toronto concerts?

8 November 2024

Taylor Swift's Toronto era is nearly here. And here's how much fans shelled out to see her perform in the city. [...]

A 'case of mistaken identity,' say Peel police, after man seriously injured in Brampton shooting

9 November 2024

A man seriously injured in a 'targeted-style' shooting’ in Brampton on Saturday afternoon, may be the victim of mistaken identity, say Peel police. [...]

How Toronto is marking Remembrance Day this year, and what's closed on Monday

8 November 2024

With Remembrance Day on Monday, there will be several events honouring armed forces members who died in the line of duty. [...]

Highway 413 work could start before Indigenous consultations end, prompting concerns

9 November 2024

A provincial bill being fast-tracked through Ontario’s Legislature is drawing concern from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, because it would allow work to begin on Highway 413 before an [...]

Toronto's junior historians help archive veterans' stories and memories

9 November 2024

Students at a North York school are helping to archive the stories and memories of veterans. The Oral History Project at Crestwood Preparatory College has been running for about 20 [...]

High bitcoin price may have played role in Toronto crypto CEO's kidnapping: experts

9 November 2024

As police continue to investigate the kidnapping of the CEO of a company specializing in cryptocurrency this week, experts say such attacks are rare and can coincide with the price of crypto, [...]

Taylor Swift fans: What do the Era Tour's Toronto dates mean to you?

8 November 2024

It’s almost time for Taylor Swift to take over the city – and we want to hear from you: her superfans. [...]

Ontario to audit school boards after expensive trips to Hawaii, Italy

9 November 2024

Ontario's Minister of Education has announced she will audit discretionary spending of all school boards in the province after reports of expensive trips by board officials in recent months. [...]

Toronto's 'waterfront city' project reaches new milestone

8 November 2024

Waterfront Toronto removed the last pieces of the wall that once separated the mouth of the Don River and Lake Ontario, as a next step in a project that will [...]

Frank Stronach to face 2 separate trials on sex assault allegations: lawyer

8 November 2024

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is set to face two separate trials on charges of sexual assault. [...]

Calgary's Cavalry FC dethrones Hamilton's Forge FC for 1st-ever Canadian Premier League title

9 November 2024

Calgary’s Cavalry FC can finally call itself Canadian Premier League champions. Playing in front of its hometown crowd, Cavalry FC dethroned the four-time champions Forge FC from Hamilton 2-1 Saturday [...]

Argos get revenge on Als to reach Grey Cup game, but lose QB Kelly to injury

9 November 2024

The Toronto Argonauts got their revenge on the Montreal Alouettes, but lost their starting quarterback in the process. Damonte Coxie made five receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown as [...]

Dabrowski becomes 1st Canadian to win WTA Finals title, securing doubles triumph with Routliffe

9 November 2024

Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and doubles partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand secured the WTA Finals title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday after defeating Czech Katerina Siniakova and American Taylor Townsend 7-5, [...]

Canadian Hockey League's newly opened pathway to NCAA schools a potential disruption for U Sports

9 November 2024

Dwayne Hinger has been one of the Regina Pats’ education advisors for 11 years. During that time, there have been a lot of shifts, including creating a new study environment [...]

Canada secures shootout victory in Game 2 to even Rivalry Series with U.S.

9 November 2024

Marie-Phillip Poulin scored the go-ahead goal and 17-year-old Chloe Primerano scored her first career goal to clinch a 2-0 shootout win for Team Canada to even the Rivalry Series with [...]

Kagiyama defends title at NHK Trophy, Sakamoto leads Japanese sweep in women's event

9 November 2024

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan recovered from an early fall in his free skate on Saturday to defend his title at the NHK Trophy. [...]

Canada defence found wanting in loss to Chile in men's rugby test in Bucharest

9 November 2024

Chile ran in seven tries en route to a 44-14 win over Canada in a men's international rugby test match Saturday. The Canadian men are ranked 22nd in the world, [...]

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 [...]

Putti looking good!

9 November 2024

One of the nicer and longest clothes places on Yonge Street!New stuff often arriving.Not a bicycle street! [...]

Clearing again on Roxborough!

8 November 2024

Getting ready to add to the former Brennan house on Roxborough. It will be a larger house. [...]

5 Elements doing well!

8 November 2024

The 5 Elements coffee place is doing well along Avenue Road!The weather is doing well for the 5 Elements!More good stuff available to the picked up on Roxborough! [...]

Car got banged!

7 November 2024

Got banged on Roxborough. Very strange. [...]

They will change and store your tires!

7 November 2024

Seen today on Roxborough. The "Tire Butler" will come and change your tires and store the ones that are for summer.They will come to your car wherever it is and [...]

Fixing the lights!

7 November 2024

They were fixing the lights at Yonge and Roxborough. The guy waved to me once he saw me taking a photo! :)) [...]

A new is hapenning!

6 November 2024

What will happen in the previous restaurant place on Yonge Street? We will have to find out!This is was set up for Alaska. Not a using bike. It stays on [...]

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 [...]

Dhruv Jain

23 September 2024

I am running to be our next City Councillor because I’m passionate about building family-friendly communities with diverse housing options, infrastructure and transit that works for everyone, and safe neighbourhoods [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Habiba Desai

24 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

24 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 [...]

Dhruv Jain

24 September 2024

Leaside mom urgently needs a kidney donor

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Leaside Memorial Gardens Act of Remembrance – Nov 8th
November 7, 2024
Leaside Curling Club to host Toronto Hope Bonspiel Nov 2
October 31, 2024
All-Candidates Meeting at Lawrence Park Comm. Church
October 22, 2024
AppleFest Returns to Bayview on October 19th, 2024
October 16, 2024
FONTRA Ward 15 Virtual Candidates’ Meeting: Oct 16th
October 15, 2024

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Bayview-Leaside BIA's AppleFest
Saturday, October 19, 2024

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