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

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Severe summer weather cost $7B in most destructive season on record

24 September 2024

The Insurance Bureau of Canada says summer of 2024 is now Canada's most destructive season on record for insured losses due to severe weather events. [...]

Source: Raptors to retire Carter’s No. 15

24 September 2024

Former Toronto Raptors star Vince Carter will have his No. 15 retired by the NBA team this season, a person with knowledge of the situation has told The Canadian Press. [...]

Ontario senior saves up for e-bike to get to work — and someone stole it

24 September 2024

A 72-year-old woman from Kingston, Ont., says she saved up for months to buy an e-bike for herself as a birthday present — only to have it stolen. [...]

‘A cultural shift’: Canadian schools navigating new world of cellphone bans

24 September 2024

From cellphone "hotels" to patchwork policies to recalibrating lesson plans, teachers and schools across Canada are learning to navigate a classroom without cellphones. [...]

Toronto’s vacant home tax gets ‘complete redesign’ after botched rollout

24 September 2024

Toronto’s vacant home tax is getting a “complete redesign” for the 2024 tax season after last year’s botched rollout led to a flood of complaints. [...]

Varsho moved to 60-day IL after shoulder surgery

24 September 2024

Star outfielder Daulton Varsho has been transferred to the Toronto Blue Jays' 60-day injured list. [...]

Home reno spending was up $300B over pandemic, Re/Max Canada says

24 September 2024

The report by Re/Max Canada looked at the role renovations and revitalization played in home values in the Toronto and Vancouver areas, Canada's two largest real estate markets. [...]

Rainfall warning for Toronto and GTA

24 September 2024

A rainfall warning is in effect for the city and other regions across southern Ontario. [...]

Doug Ford stands behind comments

24 September 2024

Ford’s comments were met with anger from housing advocates and members of the opposition. [...]

Poilievre to table non-confidence motion

24 September 2024

The conservatives are expected to introduce a non-confidence motion today, in a bid to topple the government and force an early election. [...]

Ont. whooping cough cases on a rise

24 September 2024

Whooping cough cases in the province could reach their highest levels in a decade, Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins CP24. [...]

Biden addressing UNGA for the final time

24 September 2024

Leaders from around the world are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly. [...]

Toronto under rainfall warning effect

24 September 2024

Environment Canada calling for up to 50 millimetres of rainfall over a period of less than 24 hours. [...]

Trudeau hits talk show circuit

24 September 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared on last night's episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" [...]

Supreme Court asked to clarify when suicide can be murder before Kenneth Law trial

24 September 2024

Prosecutors in Ontario are asking the Supreme Court of Canada to urgently hear an appeal that could have repercussions on “one of the largest murder cases ever charged in the [...]

Woman arrested in brazen Porsche theft now facing more charges in Toronto

24 September 2024

An 18-year-old Brampton woman, who was charged in connection with a car theft caught on video where a man was struck with his own vehicle earlier this month, is now [...]

Toronto revamping vacant home tax after deluge of complaints

24 September 2024

City of Toronto staff have introduced a slew of changes to Toronto’s vacant home tax, following a bumpy rollout earlier this year. CBC's Shawn Jeffords has the details. [...]

GTA under rainfall warning as storm system moves into region

24 September 2024

Environment Canada put much of the GTA under a rainfall warning early Tuesday. Some areas could see in excess of 50 mm of rain, though there is still a high [...]

Why 'time is of the essence' to order new TTC subway trains

24 September 2024

Toronto’s push to replace dozens of aging Line 2 subway trains appears to have quietly taken a step forward over the summer, according to a new report headed to the [...]

Ford says Ontario should 'build the damn' Highway 413, when asked about 'customized' environmental process

23 September 2024

Ontario's premier says he's confident the environmental concerns about a long-proposed highway have been studied closely and that the Toronto-area project should move forward. [...]

Poilievre makes case for taking down the government to restore 'promise of Canada'

24 September 2024

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a campaign-style speech in the House of Commons as he asked other members of Parliament to support a motion that could trigger an early election. [...]

The NHL is back — here's a quick catchup on the 7 Canadian teams

24 September 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you caught up for the upcoming NHL season with a look at what each Canadian-based club did this summer. [...]

Track and field's eternal challenge | Athletics North

24 September 2024

Every four years track and field gets its moment in the sun when viewers "parachute in" for the Olympics, but how does the sport grow and gain new audiences between [...]

Canadian Para cyclist Nathan Clement successfully defends world title in T1 road time trial

24 September 2024

Canadian Para cyclist Nathan Clement successfully defended his world title in the men's T1 individual time trial on Tuesday at the 2024 Para cycling road world championships in Zurich, Switzerland. [...]

Corey Conners eager for another chance at Presidents Cup after 2022 loss to U.S.

24 September 2024

A combination of intangibles and data-driven analysis has Corey Conners thinking the International team is due at this year's Presidents Cup. "We've got a good plan in place," the Canadian [...]

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he has Parkinson's disease

24 September 2024

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he told a congressional committee Tuesday. [...]

St. Lucia's 1st Olympic medallist returns home to cheers and calypso

24 September 2024

Olympic sprinting champion Julien Alfred returned home Tuesday to St. Lucia, the eastern Caribbean island where she once ran barefoot as a child. Some fans came from as far away [...]

Vince Carter to be 1st player in Raptors' 30-year history to have number retired: reports

23 September 2024

Former Toronto Raptors star Vince Carter will have his No. 15 retired by the NBA team this season, according to multiple media reports. [...]

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 [...]

Looks good on Roxborough!

24 September 2024

Fixing up a nice garden and a fence on Roxborough. A house not tall!A hurt car on Roxborough. People do break into them if anything is in them!The corner always [...]

Trudeau to appear tonight on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"

23 September 2024

The Prime Minister is to appear as a guest tonight on the CBS's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." The interview will be shot during his trip to New York [...]

Nice things to see!

23 September 2024

On Hazelton Avenue!Another to see there!The animal hospital is moving to Davenport from Yonge Street. [...]

Yonge Street food!

22 September 2024

The Rebel House on Yonge Street! Until fall feather stays!Joseph's barber shop still working on Yonge Street! The oldest of all!Yonge Street north of us. Tall buildings still being added! [...]

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. [...]

Lesley Stoyan

25 September 2024

My robust list of accomplishments in the previous section showcases my experience and expertise, but what makes me an ideal candidate for City Councillor is my profound passion for my [...]

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. [...]

Habibi 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

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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

23 September 2024

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 [...]

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