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6 people charged as police investigate increased butter thefts in Ontario

30 January 2025

Peel police say the recent rise in butter thefts represents a 135 per cent increase compared to 2023, and more than 180 similar incidents were reported to the force. [...]

Man wanted in killing of Toronto rapper arrested after Alberta foot chase

30 January 2025

A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for murder in a 2018 shooting in Toronto that killed an up-and-coming rapper has been arrested in Alberta. [...]

Walmart Canada’s $6.5B spending plan includes Ontario, Alberta supercentres

30 January 2025

Walmart's Canadian branch will be building dozens of new stores starting with five new supercentres in Ontario and Alberta by 2027. [...]

‘Detrimental’: Ontario elementary school closing over rent dispute with church

30 January 2025

A private elementary school in Toronto's west end says it's closing its doors after 43 years in business due to a rent dispute with its current landlord -- a church. [...]

Kingston Penitentiary could be transformed for housing under federal plan

30 January 2025

The historic Kingston Penitentiary has been added to the Canada Public Land Bank. The plan will support 1,770 housing units under the federal plan to build four million homes. [...]

CRTC looking into inmate phone call rates in Canada following Ontario case

30 January 2025

The CRTC is looking into phone call rates at correctional facilities, spurred by high long-distance charges that families of inmates at Ontario jails had to pay for years. [...]

‘A gun on my head’: Ontario family targeted by thieves twice in one month

30 January 2025

An Oakville homeowner targeted not once, but twice this month, is sharing his family's terrifying experience to caution others to ensure their home is secured against thieves. [...]

Weekend need-to-know: Lunar New Year celebrations, start of Black History Month

30 January 2025

The city will be a hub of activity this weekend with events marking Lunar New Year, the start of Black History Month, along with Toronto Raptors’ home games. As you [...]

Disgruntled policy holders of insurance company search for answers, the company says it’s working on solving issues

30 January 2025

Jean-Paul Connock, who lives in Cambridge, was involved in a motor vehicle accident in the beginning of this month. While he was injured and sent to hospital, he was also [...]

Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

30 January 2025

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says high housing costs are restricting population mobility in the country, as Canadians are finding that it’s too pricey to buy or rent [...]

Man charged with attempted murder in Brampton was free on bail for similar crimes, police say

30 January 2025

A man charged with attempted murder in a Brampton shooting last March was on a release stemming from similar crimes in the summer, Peel Regional Police said. Authorities said on [...]

What you need to know about Toronto’s 2025 proposed budget

30 January 2025

Following consultations, the final version of the City of Toronto’s 2025 proposed budget presented by Mayor Olivia Chow is similar to what was unveiled earlier this month, including a robust [...]

NDP leader doubles down on pledge to force a spring election

30 January 2025

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh vowed Thursday to force a spring election at the end of March, when Parliament is scheduled to return. But even as he doubled down [...]

Deadly U.S. mid-air collision no reason to panic about wider safety concerns: expert

30 January 2025

The deadly mid-air crash in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night is likely the result of unique air traffic patterns in the area and shouldn’t cause wider fears over air safety, says [...]

How Ontario's party leaders are defining their campaigns — and rivals — on the trail

23 January 2025

Ford says he'll honour Ontario's EV commitment, Crombie and Stiles less definitive

30 January 2025

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford said Thursday he will honour Ontario's commitment to the burgeoning electric vehicle sector if re-elected, while his main political rivals were less definitive. [...]

Toronto mayor defends proposed tax hike in final budget, says citizens willing to spend for better services

30 January 2025

Mayor Olivia Chow, who's proposed a 6.9 per cent tax increase on homeowners in 2025, says the city needs to invest in services after a "decade of neglect." Her finalized [...]

2nd suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Toronto rapper Smoke Dawg, brand manager Ernest Modekwe

30 January 2025

A second suspect in the 2018 fatal shooting of Toronto rapper Jahvante Smart, known by his stage name Smoke Dawg, and brand manager Ernest Modekwe has been arrested in Alberta, police say. [...]

No longer 'faceless': Police in Ejaz Choudry death identified — and for one, it wasn't his 1st fatal encounter

30 January 2025

More than four years after Ejaz Choudry was shot and killed by Peel police, CBC News has learned the names of the officers involved that day — and for one [...]

6 people charged as Peel police investigate butter thefts totalling more than $60K

30 January 2025

Peel Regional Police say six people have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into large-scale butter and ghee thefts in the area. [...]

Monica Wright Rogers named 1st GM of WNBA expansion Toronto Tempo: reports

30 January 2025

Monica Wright Rogers has been hired as the first general manager of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo, according to reports. [...]

Figure skaters, coaches among those killed after plane, helicopter collide near Washington, D.C.

30 January 2025

Two young figure skaters, two of their parents and two highly-regarded Russian figure skating coaches were among those killed after an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday [...]

Monica Wright Rogers named 1st GM of WNBA expansion Toronto Tempo: reports

30 January 2025

Monica Wright Rogers has been hired as the first general manager of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo, according to reports. [...]

Mahomes-Hurts Super Bowl matchup is evidence that a true meritocracy needs a diverse talent pool

30 January 2025

Even if the NFL wanted to unblacken its pregame entertainment, we'd still see racial progress on the field, where quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes will duel in the Super [...]

Denver is 16th team to join National Women's Soccer League

30 January 2025

The National Women's Soccer League on Thursday formally announced Denver was awarded the 16th team, set to start play in 2026. It will become the city's first top-tier women's professional [...]

How a teenage sensation is growing women's hockey in her native Slovakia

29 January 2025

Nela Lopušanová rose to fame after scoring a viral lacrosse-style "Michigan" goal at the Under-18 Women's World Championship two years ago. Her goal now is to lead her country to [...]

Marie-Philip Poulin hat trick lifts Montreal Victoire past Ottawa Charge

30 January 2025

Marie-Philip Poulin scored three goals to lead her red-hot team past the Ottawa Charge 4-1 on Wednesday night in the Professional Women's Hockey League. [...]

Canada's Kylee Toth relishes uphill battle of 'punishing' ski mountaineering ahead of its Olympics debut

29 January 2025

For many people, skiing uphill sounds like nothing more than, well, an uphill battle. But for Cochrane, Alta., native Kylee Toth, gliding upwards on a mountain for hours at a time [...]

Beija Flor Bouquets preserves floral memories

1 January 2025

Twenty years ago, while travelling to exotic locales, Davida Vineberg saw beautiful flowers that had been preserved for future enjoyment. She was so mesmerized by these bouquets that she can’t [...]

ÜNI Learn Play Café offers a unique hub for families

1 January 2025

In March 2024, Melissa Saunders realized her dream of creating a space where both children and adults can enjoy educational experiences and make new friends, called ÜNI Learn Play Café, [...]

Fitter and stronger for 2025 with Eleanor Feetham

1 January 2025

If your New Year’s resolution is to be fitter and stronger, local Leasider Eleanor Feetham’s got you covered. Based in Leaside, Eleanor Feetham, owner of E-Fitness (E-Fitness.ca), offers a variety [...]

Young Poet’s Corner

1 January 2025

Welcome to the Young Poet’s Corner! Here, we share poems from students at Leaside High School, either members of the school’s Young Writers Club or students in the school’s Writers [...]

Ramona’s warms the community with comfort food

1 January 2025

Leasiders have embraced a popular Thornhill restaurant, which opened at 1608 Bayview Ave. in May 2023. Fans of Ramona’s, who had been making the trek to the original location, which [...]

Hitting the ground running

1 January 2025

It is a thrill to be writing my first column in Leaside Life as your new City Councillor for Ward 15 – Don Valley West. After serving six years as [...]

Editor’s Welcome January 2025

1 January 2025

New beginnings! Some form of ‘health is wealth’ makes many people’s perennial New Year’s resolutions lists. Two years ago, I resolved to add more weights to my fitness regime. I’d [...]

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

Chanukah Menorah Lighting

28 December 2024

Come celebrate Chanukah in Mount Pleasant Village! Everyone's invited to our Menorah lighting Sat. Dec. 28 at 7:30PM [...]

13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

21 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! Supported by My Main Street [...]

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! [...]

A policeman on Yonge Street!

30 January 2025

The policeman was dealing with cars at Yonge. In this case an ambulance.A motorcycle on MacPherson. It's quite scary to be a motorcyclist at any time. But especially in the [...]

The subway is the way to go!

29 January 2025

The subway works best in this weather! Best to avoid your car if you can!Looks good on MacPherson. But there is a lot of snow. Best not driving.Our garbage got [...]

Winter is here!

29 January 2025

The snow is on Molson -- but not only on Molson! It's everywhere! [...]

On MacPherson . . .

28 January 2025

No clothes on this guy! Maybe he can buy some on Yonge Street!No books again! People have have taken some that were there! More coming, no doubt!The other coffee place [...]

Mitfar put them inside!

27 January 2025

There is a lot wind along Yonge Stree so Mitfar put the nice balls inside! [...]

The best for Valentine's Day!

27 January 2025

Mitfar that has offered people to go there on Valentine's Day! Quite unique of all the coffee places in the neighbourhood! [...]

Mitfar notes Valentine's Day!

27 January 2025

Mitfar thanks for Valentine's Day!A Romantic dinner for two at Mitfar! [...]

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

2 January 2025

Concert Properties has recently submitted a proposal to the City of Toronto for the former Sunnybrook Plaza site that greatly exceeds the size and density of the original proposals for [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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