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by The Bulldog • April 7, 2018

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Did Ontario man who stabbed, decapitated his mother intend to kill her? Defence says no

16 May 2024

At closing arguments Thursday after a three-week trial, the defence said Dallas Ly did not intend to kill his mother when he struck her with a knife. [...]

S&P/TSX composite up slightly, U.S. markets dip despite earlier gains

16 May 2024

Canada's main stock index managed a slight gain Thursday as sectors like industrials, tech and financials rose, while U.S. markets slipped into small losses despite earlier gains. [...]

Oil spill that shut Toronto subway line for almost a day not an isolated incident: TTC

16 May 2024

The TTC is launching a probe to get to the bottom of repeated hydraulic oil leaks affecting the city’s subway network, the latest of which knocked out service for half [...]

Ontario’s bet on online gambling and the impact it’s having on youth

16 May 2024

As online gambling sites become more prevalent in Ontario, experts say thought needs to be put into kids as potential collateral damage. [...]

Auto theft crisis: Insurance claims hit $1.5B in 2023 — a new record

16 May 2024

Auto theft insurance claims for replacing stolen vehicles skyrocketed to a record-breaking $1.5 billion in 2023, according to data released by the Insurance Bureau of Canada. [...]

Faqiri family calls out Ontario government for lack of action on inquest recommendations

16 May 2024

Faqiri's brother, Yusuf Faqiri, says Ontario has not fulfilled any of the recommendations following his brother's death at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay in 2016. [...]

Victoria Day fireworks: Where they will be blasting off in Toronto

16 May 2024

The City of Toronto said the show will "feature beautiful fireworks and a spectacular finale." [...]

TTC CEO addresses Line 2 shutdown

16 May 2024

TTC CEO Rick Leary talks about the cause of the 12-hour shutdown of Line 2 earlier this week. [...]

SickKids patient recounts 'IF' screening

16 May 2024

Hartley Bernier shares what happened during a special screening of 'IF' at SickKids hospital. [...]

Police provide update on Project Swan

16 May 2024

Durham Police and the Ottawa Securities Commission announced details of their investigation into Whitby's self-proclaimed "crypto king". [...]

Beaver dam break causes flood in Bancroft

16 May 2024

A broken beaver dam caused a major flood in Bancroft on May 15 that damaged homes and infrastructure. [...]

Mayor Chow kicks off CafeTO patio season

16 May 2024

Mayor Olivia Chow is joined by several city councillors to kick off this year's CafeTO. [...]

Toronto Zoo welcomes newest members

16 May 2024

Video shared by the Toronto Zoo shows three-year old snow leopard Jita and her two cubs after giving birth to them on May 13th. [...]

Six taken to hospital after aerosol sprayed

16 May 2024

Five youths and one adult were taken to hospital with minor injuries after reports of an aerosol device being sprayed. [...]

U of T encampment enters 3rd week as talks with school continue

16 May 2024

Organizers of a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Toronto say concessions offered by the administration continue to fall short of what they're asking for — and they're staying put [...]

Ontario's 'Crypto King' may have solicited funds as recently as February, police allege after arrest

16 May 2024

Ontario's self-proclaimed Crypto King was arrested and charged with fraud and money laundering this week following what Durham Region's police chief called the "largest fraud investigation" the region had ever seen. [...]

CaféTO curb lane patios up and ready for long weekend, city says

16 May 2024

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city's CaféTO program is ready for the Victoria Day long weekend, with 95 per cent of participating restaurants now equipped to open their curb [...]

Soleiman Faqiri's family demands apology over Ford government silence on inquest recommendations

16 May 2024

Soleiman Faqiri's family is demanding an apology from the Ford government for both his death and the province's lack of response on the recommendations put forth by the inquest into [...]

'Heart-in-a-box' technology lets Canadian organ donor save a life

16 May 2024

When Robbie Sherren died on May 7, he became the first Canadian adult to donate his heart after cardiac or circulatory death. The legacy is helping his parents cope and [...]

5 minors, 1 adult injured after 'noxious substance' sprayed in Brampton high school

16 May 2024

Six people were transported to hospital, including five youths, after a "noxious substance" was sprayed inside a Brampton high school on Thursday, according to emergency services and the local school board. [...]

TTC CEO apologizes for major outage Monday, plans to open review

16 May 2024

TTC CEO Rick Leary announced a review on Thursday into the "concerning" root causes behind a serious service outage on Line 2 earlier this week that impacted thousands of commuters. [...]

Summer McIntosh breaks world record in women's 400m IM at Canadian swimming trials

9 July 2023

J.T. Miller's late goal gives Canucks 3-2 win over Oilers in Game 5

17 May 2024

J.T. Miller scored in the final minute of the game and the Vancouver Canucks came back for a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of their second-round [...]

Canada bests Dominican Republic in straight sets, moves to 1-1 in VNL play

17 May 2024

Canada earned a straight-sets victory over the Dominican Republic in Volleyball Nations League play Thursday night. The Canadian women won the opening set 25-20 and the second set 25-21 before [...]

Canada rebounds from Austria scare to rout Norway, maintaining top spot in Group A

16 May 2024

Canada eased past Norway 4-1 on Thursday for its fourth straight win at the ice hockey world championship after not allowing a single shot on goal in the first two [...]

Canadian women grab 2 wins on opening day of final Olympic 3x3 basketball qualifier

16 May 2024

Canada began play with mixed results Thursday at a last-chance Olympic 3x3 basketball qualification tournament in Debrecen, Hungary. The top-ranked women opened with victories over Chile and Lithuania, while the [...]

Canadian businessman boosts Canadian medallists' money in Paris

16 May 2024

Canada's medallists in Paris will get a bump in podium prize money. A donation by Canadian health-care technology entrepreneur Sanjay Malaviya of Hespeler, Ont., will make a gold medal worth [...]

Top draft pick and new coach: PWHL New York GM has a long off-season to-do list

16 May 2024

Choosing a new head coach and first-overall draft pick are on Pascal Daoust's priority list this summer. [...]

Take that, trash pandas!

1 May 2024

Trash pandas beware – Rick Roos has invented a way to spoil your nocturnal feasts. The 49-year-old Leaside father of one has created BinClaw, a device for securing your garbage [...]

Fireworks lit up the sky in Talbot Park

1 May 2024

I often still hear the distant sound of fireworks on Victoria Day, but there was a time long ago when the annual aerial light show of sparkling starbursts was right [...]

The Curious Idler May 2024

1 May 2024

A hockey first at Northlea Elementary & Middle School! There is nothing quite as special as playing for your school team, and it is extra special when your team [...]

Editor: Time for a food truck revolution in Leaside?

1 May 2024

A few years ago, our intrepid Business of Leaside columnist Glenn Asano posed this question about Leaside’s Business Park: Why not a food truck festival? After all, there’s ample room [...]

Exploring the night economy – opportunity or threat for Leaside?

1 May 2024

-The “night economy” refers to all economic activities occurring between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., extending well beyond just nightclubs and bars. This sector includes late-night eateries, retail outlets, cultural [...]

Green ambition – Jason Rokosh scales the heights

1 May 2024

Living walls, green façades, rooftop gardens. Just imagine the possibilities beyond the usual lawn. Meet Jason Rokosh, whose green creativity takes him – and his clients – to new places, [...]

Truckin’ awesome dumplings in Leaside

1 May 2024

Ada Mok and Cam Pounder love dumplings. As it happens, so do many Leasiders. Luckily for all of us, these foodpreneurs turned their love into a food truck business called [...]

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 15th, 2024

30 April 2024

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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

Gift & Shop Local Holiday Event December 3rd & 10th

14 November 2022

Celebrate the holidays on Saturday, December 3rd and 10th between 11 am-4 pm with the merchants on Bayview! Bring the whole family to enjoy a FREE warm beverage from select... [...]

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 [...]

12th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

13 September 2023

Pull out your flannel and brush up on your pumpkin carving skills… The Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair is on Sept 23! [...]

The Regent Theatre Revival: Terra Bruce Productions’ Exciting New Plans for Entertainment in Toronto

11 September 2023

Terrabruce Productions and The Regent Theatre take center stage as Gold Sponsors of the 12th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair. [...]

Camping, Cottaging, Camper-Van’ing – A Mount Pleasant Village Shopping Guide for Stocking Up

16 August 2023

A Mount Pleasant Village Shopping Guide for all your vacationing needs before you hit the road! [...]

Summer Self Care Guide: Aesthetician’s Top Tips for Glowing Skin

7 July 2023

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A Head Start on Summer Shopping in Mount Pleasant Village

6 July 2023

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A part-time market!

17 May 2024

All available at MacPherson and Yonge! Only occasionally though!It tells you how to find it!The special plants are still available on MacPherson near Molson! [...]

Things are nice in the park!

16 May 2024

Not many people and enough benches at MacPherson Park.It's all for cleaning the windows in a house on Roxborough!It used to say "Molson" before one of the big trucks hit [...]

Fixing a roof

15 May 2024

Fixing a roof on MacPhersonMore books available at the box on MacPherson!A nicely fixed house on the north side of MacPherson. [...]

Cafe T.O. is coming!

14 May 2024

The patio "relocations," as the City says, are up as signs on Yonge Street. More coffee will be available outside the restaurants and coffee places.Great steps are being put in [...]

Yorkville on a Sunday!

13 May 2024

Many, many people taking photos on Yorkville during the lovely Sunday!Many also enjoyed Yorkville's boulder!Crossing Avenue Road. It's not easy! [...]

On MacPherson

13 May 2024

A nice tree! [...]

Happy burger!

12 May 2024

On Yonge Street.In the firehall off Yonge Street! Fixing up the hoses.A bit of advertising for drains being fixed on a place on Roxborough. [...]

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 [...]

Q&A with Councillor Mike Colle

12 December 2023

Image: Ward 8’s City Councillor Mike ColleImage Credit: toronto.ca A number of local residents’ associations, including SEDRA, have come together to bring you a series of short informational pieces that [...]

Traffic Safety – an oxymoron?

12 December 2023

An important message from John Hiddema, SEDRA Co-President The term traffic safety is used as a catch-all for conversations about what happens on our streets as we move about the [...]

The SEDRA Owl: November 2023

8 November 2023

A conversation with Josh Matlow Image: Ward 12’s City Councillor Josh MatlowImage Credit: toronto.ca A number of local residents’ associations, including SEDRA, have come together to bring you a series of short [...]

The SEDRA Owl: Fall 2023

3 October 2023

The greening of Davisville Image: 33 and 77 Davisville Ave, and future site of 60 BalliolImage Credit: Mary Turcotte by Jane Auster, co-president, SEDRAWhere are our parks?Davisville Village is one [...]

The SEDRA Owl: June 2023

15 June 2023

What’s the magic number for new neighbours? Image: Crane Index, Q1 2023 Contributed by Jeff Latto, SEDRA Board Member and Chair of the TMWG (Tall-Mid Rise Working Group) We are [...]

Midtown Working Group: Review and recommendations re Oxford Development revised submission – Canada Square

5 June 2023

This review provides our analysis and recommendations regarding the current revised application for the development of Canada Square as submitted in December 2022. The Midtown Working Group believed that Canada [...]

Heritage Register Review: Public Information Session

18 February 2024

Toronto residents are invited to an online Public Information Session to learn about the City’s Heritage Register Review project. The purpose of the meeting is to share information about the [...]

Councillor Jaye Robinson – January 2024 Newsletter

31 January 2024

I hope 2024 is off to a great start for you and your families. The Ward 15 – Don Valley West team is hitting the ground running here at City [...]

Plans for a mass-timber building pivot to steel girders and concrete

31 January 2024

Facing a persistently sluggish market for office buildings, one developer has pivoted his original plan to construct an environmentally leading-edge mass-timber building in Toronto to instead build lab and research [...]

1840 Bayview proposal

1 January 2024

The application to build a 34-storey mixed-use building at 1840 Eglinton with 377 units has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The hearing date has not yet been set. [...]

Bayview and Eglinton development – getting down to serious business

1 January 2024

In last February’s Leaside Life we described the influx of tall building applications at and within 500 metres of the intersection of Bayview north of Eglinton, and Eglinton west of Bayview. Guess [...]

Revamped proposal at Leaside Station adds units, reworks design

15 December 2023

The proposal for 589-595 Eglinton Ave. E. is for a 35-storey residential building with 442 units and ground floor retail fronting on Eglinton, just east of Bayview.The LRA has submitted [...]

Councillor Jaye Robinson’s November 2023 Newsletter

2 December 2023

As November comes to a close, I am sending my best wishes to families across Ward 15 for a wonderful holiday season. To celebrate, the City's annual Cavalcade of Lights [...]

Major Streets Study – FoNTRA responds

8 May 2024

FoNTRA supports the general intent of the Major Streets initiative as being a logical framework to pursue opportunities for increased density in Neighbourhoods. However the proposal is presented as “one [...]

More Darkness in Ontario’s Democracy

18 February 2024

In Canada, after an election first ministers write mandate letters to their cabinet colleagues, laying out deliverables their departments should achieve. Some governments make them public (Trudeau, McGuinty and Wynne [...]

Heritage Register Review: Public Information Session

17 February 2024

Toronto residents are invited to an online Public Information Session to learn about the City’s Heritage Register Review project. The purpose of the meeting is to share information about the [...]

Loud noises keeping you up at night?

7 January 2024

The noise bylaw amendments, which will be discussed at the Economic and Community Development Committee next week, come after a pandemic-delayed review mandated by the 2019 bylaw. Concerts with the volume turned [...]

FoNTRA 2023 Year End Review and 2024 Look Forward

4 January 2024

Some highlights/lowlights of 2023 and a look forward to 2024 - another busy year ahead!We ended the year with the most FoNTRA members ever - 37 resident associations!We revitalized the [...]

Employment area policy proposals

30 November 2023

The amendment to the provincial definition of "area of employment" narrows the scope of uses from what is currently permitted in areas of employment. In particular, it expressly excludes from [...]

Infill housing and protecting Toronto’s tree canopy

30 November 2023

We strongly support the identification of potential strategies to protect and enhance the City's tree canopy and growing space for trees, while also supporting infill housing growth in Toronto's low-rise [...]

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