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Crombie unveils plan to address safety concerns on Toronto transit system

31 January 2025

Crombie did not release the cost of the proposed plan she would enact should she become premier, but says it will come during the campaign. [...]

Ontario mayor warns against turning notorious Canadian prison into homes

31 January 2025

The mayor of an Ontario city home to one of Canada’s most notorious prisons says converting it one day into housing could eat at its economy. [...]

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Friday, Jan. 31

31 January 2025

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Friday, Jan. 31. [...]

As Trump threatens, should Ontario keep its ‘eggs in the EV basket?’

31 January 2025

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford promised to spend billions on electric vehicle subsidies if re-elected, while his opponents question if he got Ontario the best EV deal. [...]

Ontario votes: Will snap election call help or hurt Doug Ford’s bid to stay in power?

31 January 2025

Given that Doug Ford could have waited months to risk losing his job as Ontario’s leader, experts weigh in on the pros and cons of calling a vote so much [...]

Federal government advised Ontario to reroute Highway 413: documents

30 January 2025

The federal government advised Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives to reroute their signature Highway 413 project to protect endangered species, internal documents reveal. [...]

‘Rapidly increasing’: Ontario communities engulfed with measles cases declare outbreak

30 January 2025

A measles outbreak has been declared by two neighbouring Ontario public health units as there are now 19 confirmed cases of the virus in the area. [...]

Man pleads guilty for flying drone that damaged Quebec water bomber in LA wildfire

31 January 2025

Federal authorities say a man has agreed to plead guilty to unsafely operating a drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft during the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. The [...]

Hamilton man faces hate crime charges for online threats directed at Jewish community

31 January 2025

A Hamilton man who was previously arrested for online posts, which police described as “threatening” towards the Jewish community, is now facing additional hate crime charges. Investigators began monitoring the [...]

White House confirms Trump’s tariffs will hit Canada, Mexico on Feb. 1; denies reports of delay

31 January 2025

Donald Trump’s administration strongly refuted a report that U.S.-imposed tariffs would begin in March, confirming that the President has decided to go ahead with the move starting Feb. 1. White [...]

Conservative fundraising for 2024 nearly doubles Liberal, NDP total

31 January 2025

The Conservative Party had a banner fundraising year in 2024, when it nearly doubled the combined total collected by the Liberals and NDP by raising almost $41.8 million. The Conservatives [...]

Each of the young figure skaters killed in the DC plane crash had a story waiting to be told

31 January 2025

The young figure skaters whose lives were cut tragically short Wednesday night when an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River were just [...]

‘It’s great to be home’: Olynyk reflects on Raptors trade one year later

31 January 2025

The Toronto Raptors are riding a five-game winning streak, their longest since 2022, and hope to extend it Friday night when they host the Chicago Bulls. The NBA trade deadline [...]

Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade reveals 2023 kidney surgery to remove tumor later found to be cancerous

31 January 2025

Hall of Fame player Dwyane Wade said doctors performed a December 2023 surgery on his kidney to remove a tumor later determined to be cancerous. “Thank God that I did [...]

Man critically injured in west-end Toronto house fire

31 January 2025

A man in his 50s remains in critical condition after a house fire in Toronto's west end Thursday night, emergency services say. [...]

2 charged after multiple rock-throwing incidents in Markham

31 January 2025

Two males are now facing charges linked to rocks being thrown at moving vehicles in the Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville areas in recent months, York Regional Police say. [...]

Crombie promises provincial funding for platform doors on TTC subway network

23 January 2025

White House says Feb. 1 tariff deadline still stands

31 January 2025

The White House on Friday said U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline on tariff still stands as Feb. 1, despite reports earlier in the day to the contrary. [...]

What each Ontario party has promised so far ahead of Feb. 27 election

31 January 2025

Here's a running list of election promises announced by the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in Ontario since the official start of the province's snap election campaign. The vote [...]

Trudeau says Canada 'ready' for Trump tariffs as ministers make final push in D.C.

31 January 2025

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to deliver a "purposeful, forceful but reasonable, immediate" response if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian imports. [...]

Why CUSMA isn't going to stop U.S. tariffs if Trump wants them to happen

31 January 2025

CBC readers want to know how the U.S. is able to impose tariffs on Canada. The answer: The country cannot rely upon the text of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) to [...]

Each of the young figure skaters killed in D.C. plane crash had a story waiting to be told

31 January 2025

The young figure skaters whose lives were cut tragically short Wednesday night when an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River were just [...]

'He's the show': American superstar speed skater Stolz ready to dazzle at hometown oval

31 January 2025

It’s been 20 years since a speed skating World Cup has been held at the Pettit National Center in Milwaukee. But after all of the mind-boggling success 20-year-old Jordan Stolz [...]

Lives of U Sports women's hockey players intertwined from Quebec to Italy

31 January 2025

As long as they can remember, the hockey lives of Gabrielle Santerre and Emilie Lussier have been intertwined as rivals. However, earlier in January, the Quebec natives finally found themselves [...]

Cassie Sharpe on winning X Games gold and motherhood

30 January 2025

The 2018 Olympic champion freestyle skier details what it was like to win the X Games in Aspen and how her perspective has changed since becoming a mom. [...]

What to Watch: Kingsbury’s hot streak continues and Crawford builds on Kitzbuhel win

31 January 2025

Our CBC Sports team previews what you should be watching this week in sports. [...]

Canada's Alexis Galarneau set to open Davis Cup qualifier against Hungary in Montreal

31 January 2025

Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que., will meet Fabian Marozsan to open Canada's Davis Cup tie against Hungary on Saturday. [...]

Ontario fighter and opponent to be 1st women to appear on UFC fight card in Saudi Arabia

31 January 2025

Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius will enter the record book on Saturday when she and Brazilian opponent Mayra (Sheetara) Bueno Silva become the first female fighters to appear on a UFC [...]

Mr. Franklin’s Sad Cake will make you glad

1 February 2025

Each month we will cover a Leasider’s special dish with a hearty side order of narrative. And you will find the recipes online by clicking the Leaside Cooks tab. by [...]

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 [...]

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! [...]

Fixing a house!

31 January 2025

All set up to fix the house on Roxborough. The work goes all over the year -- even January!Another picture on the Lobby.It's best to leave the cars under the [...]

Yonge and Roxborough!

30 January 2025

The new building is starting! That's where the coffee and pizza places were as well the gym for kids. It won't be too high but Yonge and Roxborough is changing [...]

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! [...]

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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