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2024 By-Election: Councillor Ward 15, Don Valley West

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Canadian track star Andre De Grasse enjoying reception after latest Olympic medal

21 September 2024

The Paris relay medal was Andre De Grasse's seventh, tying him with swimmer Penny Oleksiak as Canada's most decorated summer Olympians. [...]

Activists call for Boogie the monkey to be removed from Ontario roadside zoo

21 September 2024

'The fact that this animal has been by himself for at least two years and presumably many years longer, looking at his behaviour is just really not OK.' [...]

Largest school board in Ontario under fire after field trip to downtown protest

20 September 2024

The Toronto District School Board is under fire after a field trip to a 'day of action' in support of Grassy Narrows delivered students to what became an Israel-Gaza protest. [...]

Toxicologist testifies at trial of Ontario man who admitted to setting ex-wife on fire

20 September 2024

The expert said there was no way of knowing how much fentanyl there was in the man's system because the urine sample taken after the attack only detected the drug, [...]

NHL’s Ottawa Senators reach downtown arena deal with National Capital Commission

20 September 2024

It went down to the deadline, but the National Hockey League's Senators have an agreement to build a new arena in downtown Ottawa. [...]

Kenneth Law responsible for ‘luring’ Ontario teen into suicide death, parents allege

20 September 2024

The parents of a teen who died by suicide two years ago are suing Kenneth Law, an Ontario man accused of aiding suicide through the online sale of chemicals. [...]

Michael Ford announces temporary departure from role as Ontario cabinet minister

20 September 2024

Michael Ford's office released a statement confirming he would be stepping back from cabinet "effective immediately" but planned to return to Queen's Park within months. [...]

Man arrested in Richmond Hill homicide

21 September 2024

York Region police have arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide in Richmond Hill in the area of Gracedale and Shaftsbury. [...]

Motorcyclist hospitalized after collision

21 September 2024

The man in his 30s was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. [...]

3 people injured in multi-vehicle crash

21 September 2024

Three people were taken to hospital following a serious collision which shut down Hwy. 48 in Markham. [...]

Suspect identified in double homicide

21 September 2024

Police say 25-year-old Yah-ye Hussein Mohamud was among three men who got into an altercation on Tuesday. [...]

One-on-one with Isabella Rossellini

21 September 2024

CP24 Breakfast's Jen Hsiung had the opportunity to sit down with the legend while she was in the city for the Audi Innovation Series. [...]

Police arrest woman after Porsche theft

21 September 2024

Police have arrested an 18-year-old woman who allegedly stole a Porsche and then ran over its owner. [...]

TDSB reviews field trip policy after student rally

21 September 2024

The Toronto District School Board is apologizing after students on a field trip ended up taking part in a rally. [...]

Man, 23, wanted after person found dead in Richmond Hill home

21 September 2024

York Regional Police say they are seeking a suspect in a homicide investigation after a person was found dead in a Richmond Hill home early Saturday. [...]

Toronto keeps hitting its housing targets, but more federal, provincial funding needed to keep pace: report

21 September 2024

Toronto has been making progress on its housing targets, but according to an update on the city's two affordable housing plans, it likely won't be able to stay on track without significant [...]

Whooping cough cases in Ontario on pace for annual record

21 September 2024

Ontario's public health agency says the province is on track to reach a record number of whooping cough cases this year, the highest number in more than a decade. [...]

Inquest into 2020 death of Toronto inmate to start next month

21 September 2024

The Ontario government has announced it has set a date for the inquest into the death of a 41-year-old man who died after being transferred from a detention centre in [...]

Andre De Grasse soaking up the moment, enjoying reception after Olympic gold in Paris

21 September 2024

Andre De Grasse is enjoying the high of being a gold medallist once again. The 29-year-old from Markham, Ont., capped off an adversity-filled Olympics in August by anchoring Canada's men's [...]

Men get breast cancer, too. But they can't always access new drugs

21 September 2024

Breast cancer is one of the most-researched illnesses in the world. But some men suffering from the disease say they’re not able to benefit from new research and treatments. [...]

Canadian parents are pledging to delay getting their kids smartphones. Here's why

21 September 2024

Inspired by the Wait Until 8th movement in the United States, Unplugged Canada is asking parents to make a pledge to delay giving their kids smartphones until age 14. The [...]

Andre De Grasse soaking up the moment, enjoying reception after Olympic gold in Paris

21 September 2024

Andre De Grasse is enjoying the high of being a gold medallist once again. The 29-year-old from Markham, Ont., capped off an adversity-filled Olympics in August by anchoring Canada's men's [...]

Catching up with Diamond League champion Sarah Mitton

20 September 2024

Live from Brooklyn, N.S., we caught up with Diamond League shot put champion Sarah Mitton to talk about her rollercoaster season. From Olympic disappointment, to her first Diamond League title, [...]

Team World close to retaining Laver Cup for 3rd straight time

21 September 2024

Team World just needs two more match wins to claim the Laver Cup a third straight time. Team World won three of four matches from Team Europe on Saturday to [...]

Raptors hold open tryouts for G-League team as organization continues rebuild

21 September 2024

Rebuilding the Toronto Raptors and making them one of the top teams in the NBA again is a project that starts from the ground up. The Raptors 905, Toronto's G-League [...]

Daniel Dubois retains IBF heavyweight title with 5th-round knockout of Anthony Joshua

21 September 2024

Daniel Dubois retained the IBF heavyweight title by knocking out former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua in the fifth round in a dominant first defence of his belt on Saturday. [...]

1 year into role, Hockey Canada chief Katherine Henderson says the sport is healthier

20 September 2024

Hockey Canada president and chief executive officer Katherine Henderson says the organization and hockey are headed in healthier directions since she stepped to the helm just over a year ago. [...]

The 2024 Canadian athletics season has come to a close, let’s talk about it

19 September 2024

On this episode of Athletics North, Devin Heroux & certified track nerd Morgan Campbell wrap up the 2024 athletics season. From Canadians cementing their place in the field and the [...]

Alan Redway changed the course of raccoon history

1 September 2024

The Museum of Toronto’s latest exhibit, Toronto Gone Wild, has an interesting reference to Alan Redway, former East York Mayor and Leaside resident. Extended to November 2nd, due to popular [...]

New Year’s in September?

1 September 2024

Welcome back from your summer, whether or not you were away. Autumn approaches. It always feels as if September (not January) is really the start of a new year, with [...]

Get ready to Rally for Rehab!

1 September 2024

I’ll be there. How about you? On Sun., Sept. 8, hundreds of participants will be turning up for the Rally for Rehab, at Toronto Rehab’s Rumsey Centre, at 347 Rumsey [...]

Gardening in Garden Court – Neighbours bring back the plants

1 September 2024

Leaside is an ideal neighbourhood for gardeners. Although named after a railway junction, it developed in the early 20th century as a model garden suburb with generous curving streets and [...]

Leaside traffic: the joke that’s no laughing matter

1 September 2024

I wanted to kick off this month’s column with a joke about road construction in Leaside, but I’m still working on it ☺… No matter how hard I try, the [...]

Iva Mazar’s pivot from engineering to Pilates

1 September 2024

If you’ve never tried Pilates or are looking for a new class, allow me to make a personal recommendation. Pilates is one of those “anyone can do it,” low impact-big [...]

Meet the service that could become your best PAL

1 September 2024

If you’re reading the print version of this issue of Leaside Life, it might not occur to you that for reasons such as blindness, low vision, mobility or learning disabilities, [...]

AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

4 September 2024

Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 4:00pm [...]

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 [...]

Mailmen still work!

21 September 2024

This one is delivering on Roxborough!Garden and houses nicely being fixed on Roxborough.Handyman available on Roxborough! [...]

The Ford government plans to restrict new bike lanes

20 September 2024

There are not many bikes down Yonge Street but there are bike lines on both sides. Bike lanes should have been put on the wider Avenue Road instead of Yonge [...]

Going up on Yonge Street!

20 September 2024

Looks good. Maybe not too high.One wonders where they use the canoe! Looks like a good one. It's on MacPherson.On Roxborough to be picked up. [...]

Cleaning the streets!

19 September 2024

The City sends these to clear the streets. This one was on Molson.Roxborough is getting harder, especially in the afternoon. The cars head to the west across Avenue Road.Work is [...]

Subway door shut

18 September 2024

A door in the subway is shut down. Out of service. It needed to be repaired. Other doors in the car were working OK. Outside a house. People can take the [...]

Rebel House Tuesday special!

17 September 2024

The Rebel House has a special Quesadilla on Tuesday! [...]

House being fixed on MacPherson

17 September 2024

Adding stuff on the house.It's being well fixed. Looking good!This Yonge Street one is still being worked on. [...]

Shakhlo Sharipova

20 September 2024

My experience gives me a deep understanding of the challenges faced by both those who are presumed to be "well-off" and those who are "underserved and struggling." I believe that [...]

Evan Sambasivam

19 September 2024

I was born and raised in Don Valley West. I love our community, but I’m worried about what I’m seeing in the city. I’m worried about the cost of housing, [...]

Sheena Sharp

19 September 2024

I want the city to meet the challenge of climate change and Housing in all its forms; more family housing, housing for homeless people, and cheaper housing. I have worked [...]

Dan Trayes

19 September 2024

I want to be councillor to help and give back to the community. My goal is to combine my lived experiences as well as my work experience pertaining to the [...]

Ward 15 By-Election Updates

19 September 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. Under the auspices of FoNTRA, [...]

Jason Stevens

19 September 2024

Having served in a few elected positions and recently going before the city’s budget committee in 2024 I believe my knowledge of local, provincial and federal politics, government officials and [...]

OLT approves height bump from 35 to 40 storeys at Eglinton & Mann

16 August 2024

A proposed development at 589 Eglinton Avenue East has secured approval from the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) for its settlement offer with the City of Toronto from March, 2024. The approved plan [...]

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 [...]

SEDRA Tribute to Jaye Robinson

10 June 2024

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Jaye Robinson, City Councillor for Don Valley West. We send our condolences to her family and friends, and wish [...]

The SEDRA Owl: March 2024

27 March 2024

Heritage Preservation in Midtown Bill 23 and the Impact on Heritage Preservation in Midtown Toronto You may have heard of Bill 23 in reference to the Greenbelt, but we want [...]

Shakhlo Sharipova

20 September 2024

I am committed to building a stronger, more connected Ward where no one is left behind. Whether it’s housing, food security, traffic or development issues, community engagement, or access to [...]

Jason Stevens

16 September 2024

Having served in a few elected positions and recently going before the city's budget committee in 2024 I believe my knowledge of local, provincial and federal politics, government officials and [...]

Dan Trayes

16 September 2024

I want to be councillor to help and give back to the community. My goal is to combine my lived experiences as well as my work experience pertaining to the [...]

Sheena Sharp

16 September 2024

I want the city to meet the challenge of climate change and Housing in all its forms; more family housing, housing for homeless people, and cheaper housing. I have worked [...]

Evan Sambasivam

16 September 2024

I was born and raised in Don Valley West. I love our community, but I’m worried about what I’m seeing in the city. I’m worried about the cost of housing, [...]

TLAB Annual Report

13 July 2024

We congratulate Chair Dino Lombardi on his continuing leadership of the TLAB. It is important to remember that Toronto has a unique (in Ontario) distinction in having its own tribunal [...]

Improving Community Consultation

11 July 2024

This will confirm that in principle we support (with one significant reservation), the staff report and its recommendations, including: Planning and Housing Committee to request the Executive Director, Development Review, [...]

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