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by The Bulldog • April 29, 2018

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Cycling advocates call for court injunction over Toronto bike lane removals

11 March 2025

Advocates spent Tuesday asking an Ontario Superior Court Justice to grant an injunction preventing any removals before they have their day in court. [...]

Trump’s tariff ‘chaos’ keeps auto sector ‘on hold,’ union says

11 March 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump won't raise incoming steel and aluminum tariffs from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, but other planned tariffs in April are still fuelling uncertainty. [...]

Blue Jays defeat Twins 3-2 in spring training

11 March 2025

Josh Rivera hit the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2 in spring training action on Tuesday. [...]

Shead growing into leadership role on Raptors

11 March 2025

It was a hot debate in the Toronto Raptors' locker-room. Was that Jamal Shead's first dunk of the season? [...]

2 people charged after $2M worth of illegal cannabis seized in Ontario: police

11 March 2025

Provincial police say they've charged two people from Mississauga, Ont., after seizing more than 4,000 illegal cannabis plants in the Niagara region. [...]

Child calls 911 in Ontario apartment stabbing that left woman dead

11 March 2025

Peel Regional Police say a woman has died after she was stabbed in a Brampton, Ont. apartment building and it was a child who called 911. [...]

Potential HIV, hepatitis exposure at Toronto gynecology clinic has patients worried

11 March 2025

The letter said patients who received endometrial biopsies, IUD insertions or had cervical growths removed at the clinic should get tested for potential infection. [...]

Cycling advocates seek injunction to halt potential work to remove Toronto bike lanes

11 March 2025

Cycling advocates are seeking an injunction to halt any potential work to remove bikes lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue ahead of their Charter of Rights and [...]

Toronto police apologize, delete podcast that saw officers credit Oct. 7 terror attacks for leading people to convert to Islam

11 March 2025

The Toronto Police Service (TPS) is apologizing to the Jewish community after it published a podcast that featured two Muslim liaison officers seemingly crediting the October 7 Hamas terror attacks [...]

Carney transition team met with PMO staff Tuesday, hope for PM swearing in by Friday

11 March 2025

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is hoping to be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister by the end of the week but there are some logistical hurdles like [...]

US factories likely to feel the pain from Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs

11 March 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is once again lashing out at three of his biggest irritants: foreign steel, foreign aluminum and Canada. Trump on Wednesday will effectively plaster 25% [...]

Tiger Woods says he ruptured his Achilles tendon, an injury that will keep him out of the Masters

11 March 2025

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods had a less invasive surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday, which will keep him out of the Masters and leaves [...]

Federal Liberals and Tories now in a dead heat, new poll indicates

11 March 2025

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals and the Conservatives are running neck-and-neck in voter support, a new Leger online poll suggests. The poll of Canadians’ voting intentions has both parties sitting [...]

Man found with a live turtle concealed in his pants by TSA at a New Jersey airport

11 March 2025

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who was going through security at a New Jersey airport was found to have a live turtle concealed in his pants, according to [...]

Ontario suspending 25% surcharge on provincially generated electricity purchased by U.S. states

11 March 2025

Ontario is suspending its promise to add a 25 per cent surcharge on exports of electricity to Michigan, New York and Minnesota, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday afternoon. [...]

Masks, tests, empty shelves: York University photo exhibit captures COVID-19 pandemic, 5 years on

12 March 2025

A new exhibit at York University aims to show the challenges that people faced during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also the moments of resilience as people grappled with [...]

Pilot error likely caused Nashville plane crash that killed Ontario family, NTSB says

11 March 2025

A fiery small plane crash in Tennessee last year that killed a Canadian family of five was most likely the result of an error by the father who was piloting [...]

Ontario school boards clear hurdle in lawsuits against Meta, Snapchat, TikTok

11 March 2025

The suits, initiated by 14 school boards and individual schools last year, allege social media apps run by Meta, Snapchat and TikTok are negatively rewiring how students think and learn. [...]

Snowbirds must soon submit fingerprints for U.S. travel under new Homeland Security rules

12 March 2025

Canadians and other foreign nationals who plan to stay in the U.S. for 30 days or longer will soon be required to apply for registration and fingerprinting with the Department [...]

2 charged after 4,000 illegal cannabis plants seized in Ontario: police

11 March 2025

Police say they seized more than 4,000 plants in the Niagara region. A 58-year-old and 35-year-old from Mississauga are now charged with 2 offences under the Cannabis Act. [...]

Billy Joel cancels Toronto show set for Saturday, citing medical condition

11 March 2025

Billy Joel has cancelled eight concert dates, including a Toronto show at the Rogers Centre this Saturday, due to a medical condition. [...]

Canada's version of March Madness tips off this week

11 March 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the U Sports men's and women's basketball tournaments, which are much smaller than the NCAA's but still quality brackets in their own right. [...]

Canadian Para biathlete Mark Arendz captures season World Cup crown

11 March 2025

Canada's Mark Arendz captured the men's overall World Cup crown in standing Para biathlon with a victory in Tuesday's final race of the season. [...]

Olympic great Jennifer Heil named chef de mission for Milan-Cortina Winter Games

11 March 2025

A selfless athlete and leader during her moguls skiing career, Jennifer Heil will bring those qualities and others to her role as Canada’s chef de mission for the Milan-Cortina Olympic [...]

Tiger Woods says he ruptured his Achilles tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the Masters

11 March 2025

Tiger Woods announced he had a less invasive surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday, yet another injury that would seem likely to keep him out of the Masters [...]

Canada's Mikaël Kingsbury claims silver in World Cup moguls in Italy

11 March 2025

Canadian freestyle skiing star Mikaël Kingsbury won silver at a World Cup moguls event Tuesday in Livigno, Italy. Kingsbury scored 82.90 points on the same course that will be used [...]

Canadian safety Jevon Holland agrees to 3-year, $45.3M US deal with Giants: reports

11 March 2025

Canadian safety Jevon Holland has agreed to a three-year, $45.3-million US contract with the New York Giants. The deal includes $30.3 million guaranteed and has a maximum value of $46.8 [...]

Olympic cross-country ski champion Beckie Scott named CEO of Nordiq Canada

10 March 2025

Beckie Scott has lived many different lives. On Monday, the next chapter of her career began. Scott was named CEO of Nordiq Canada, the national sport organization that oversees cross-country [...]

We found our cover couple from 2011

1 March 2025

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Since its incorporation in 1913, Leaside has constantly been evolving and transforming. But in many, many ways, Leaside has remained [...]

Is this the most famous dog in Leaside?

1 March 2025

Many successful people have lived in Leaside over the years. I’ve written about some of them in Leaside Life. But this is the first time I’ve written about a successful [...]

Dude, where’s my bus?

1 March 2025

During the recent election campaign, Premier Ford said he’s confident that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will finally open in 2025. Years late, mega-digging, noise and disruption. Surely the Crosstown must [...]

No Rooz Pirooz! Ali and his many new beginnings

1 March 2025

Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is an ancient holiday and one which Leasider Ali Toufighi has observed his entire life. It is a celebration of new beginnings. Turns out Ali [...]

Letters to the Editor

1 March 2025

Dear dog owners: leash your dog! A letter from a reader: First, I would like to thank all dog owners who walk their dogs with a leash. We non-dog owners [...]

A crowded field vies to be next school trustee

1 March 2025

On March 3rd, voters in Ward 11 Don Valley West who are citizens and public school supporters will head to the polls to elect a new Toronto District School Board [...]

Get your Glow on at this Bayview spa

1 March 2025

Glow Spa, upstairs at 1675 Bayview Ave., is celebrating its anniversary of, as they say, “Proudly pampering Toronto for over 22 years.” In fact, this month marks their 23rd anniversary. [...]

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! [...]

Still staying!

12 March 2025

The burger place still stays south of us on Yonge Street. Some people still eat burgers.Putti keeps on going!They are still working on MacPherson near Yonge. [...]

Big machine off Yonge Street!

11 March 2025

One of the many machines near the Rosedale subway station on Crescent Road. The station is being rebuilt.An expensive barbershop at our area on Yonge Street. Seems to be holding [...]

Garbage tomorrow Tuesday!

11 March 2025

They are getting ready for the City trucks to take away! This one on Roxborough. [...]

He is stadning on MacPherson!

10 March 2025

He has been up for a while. It's not clear what the people in the house thing and want to do.Finish -- likely from Finland -- are carpentry company working [...]

Art Cafe doing well!

9 March 2025

The Art Cafe is on Yonge Street. It has nice things to eat and great coffees!On Roxborough and it's only to lease! There are some nice houses on that street.It's [...]

Ice melting on Roxborough

9 March 2025

The ice isn't totally gone. It's still quite cold. It makes cars parking a pain! [...]

Breakfast at Yonge and Roxborough!

8 March 2025

Pantry offers breakfast in the morning. Other food later.The roads and broken up all around our area. It's best to drive slow and not hurt a car.Finishing off MacPherson. [...]

Save the date – 2025 Annual General Meeting

9 March 2025

Monday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.William Lea RoomLeaside Memorial Community Gardens1073 Millwood RoadDoors open 7 p.m. Agenda items include a resolution to expand the area served by the Leaside Residents Association [...]

Apply by March 17 to join Leaside Memorial Arena Board

18 February 2025

Local residents are needed to serve on the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board. The Board is looking for individuals with a background in law, human resources, non-profit leadership, sports [...]

Provincial Election 2025

16 February 2025

Election Day: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Advance Polls: Thursday, February 20 - Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. See ElectionsOntario to check voter [...]

Ward 11 TDSB Trustee by-election

16 February 2025

Election to fill vacant Ward 11 Trustee seat (same boundaries as City of Toronto Ward 15, Don Valley West) Election Day: Monday, March 3, 2025, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. [...]

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 [...]

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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