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

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Maple Leafs deal Liljegren to Sharks for Benning

30 October 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt defenceman Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks for defenceman Matt Benning, a third-round draft pick in 2025 and a sixth-round pick in 2026 in [...]

Ontario murder trial begins for man once Canada’s ‘most wanted’ fugitive

30 October 2024

Abilaziz Mohamed, who was arrested just hours after being Canada's most wanted fugitive in 2022, was in court Wednesday as the prime suspect in a second-degree murder case. [...]

Costco stores in Ontario get liquor licences, can start sales on Halloween

30 October 2024

Publicly-available data from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario shows at least 41 Costco locations were issued liquor licences in July of this year. [...]

Toronto Argonauts, Saskatchewan Roughriders lead the way on CFL all-star teams

30 October 2024

The Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders each had nine players named to the East and West Division all-star squads [...]

TTC board postpones vote on proposal to ban e-bikes, e-scooters during winter months

30 October 2024

The TTC's board postponed a vote this week on a proposal seeking a seasonal ban on electric bikes and scooters in the transit system over potential fire hazards. [...]

Ontario reveals cost of moving alcohol to convenience stores and long-term plan for LCBO

30 October 2024

The province for months remained tight-lipped on how much its Crown corporation in charge of alcohol sales could stand to lose from the deal. [...]

Raptors all-star Scottie Barnes out three weeks

30 October 2024

All-star forward Scottie Barnes is out with a fractured right orbital bone. [...]

'I was trembling:' Brampton man says police wrongfully Tasered him in his bedroom

30 October 2024

Junior Henry says he was shot by a Taser in his bedroom all because police got the wrong home in Brampton. [...]

'Hands up!': Video shows moments after break-and-enter in Brampton

30 October 2024

Video circulating online shows the tense moments after officers arrived at the scene of a mid-day break-and-enter in Brampton on Tuesday. [...]

Alpacas ride the GO Train to Union Station as The Royal readies to roll into town for another year

30 October 2024

Two cute, fluffy alpacas brought a smile to commuters’ faces Wednesday morning as they rode the GO Train from Scarborough to Union Station in advance of the Royal Agricultural Winter [...]

TTC considering new ‘Baby on Board’ badge program for pregnant riders and those with young kids

31 October 2024

Taking a cue from London, U.K., Toronto’s transit system is considering a program that would distribute pins to people expecting a baby or those with young children in the hopes [...]

Ontario deficit has shrunk by $3.3 billion, but return to balance still two years away

30 October 2024

Ontario’s deficit for 2024-25 has shrunk by $3.3 billion since the Ford government released the provincial budget earlier this year, and the province says it expects that deficit to flip [...]

Maple Leafs deal Timothy Liljegren to Sharks for Matt Benning, draft picks

30 October 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt defenceman Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks for defenceman Matt Benning, a third-round draft pick in 2025 and a sixth-round pick in 2026. [...]

Markham resident recounts home invasion that was caught on camera; 3 teens in custody

30 October 2024

Three teens are in custody and two other suspects are wanted in connection with a home invasion caught on camera in Markham this week, York Regional Police say. [...]

Male victim dies in police shooting in Aurora, SIU investigating

31 October 2024

A male victim is dead following a police shooting in Aurora on Wednesday night, York Regional Police say. [...]

CEO says Toronto Caribbean Carnival needs $2M in emergency funds to cover costs

31 October 2024

The Toronto Caribbean Carnival may be cancelled next year if all three levels of government cannot provide $2 million in emergency funding, the CEO of the festival management committee says. [...]

AGO says it was hit by 'cybersecurity incident' in September

30 October 2024

The Art Gallery of Ontario says a "cybersecurity incident" hit its computer systems in September and may have resulted in a third party gaining unauthorized access to some customer information. [...]

Here's how the City of Toronto is preparing to tackle winter roads this year

30 October 2024

Officials with the city are gearing up for winter by seeking more money for road maintenance, implementing new AI technology and making use of an amended bylaw to better prepare [...]

Ontario won't hit 1.5 million homes goal, housing starts shrink in fall economic statement

30 October 2024

As Premier Doug Ford's government attempts to get 1.5 million homes built by 2031, its Ministry of Finance says projected housing starts for the next three years have gone down [...]

Toronto has a new plan to incentivize much-needed development of 20,000 rental homes

30 October 2024

As the city's population grows and rental housing stock remains too low, Toronto council is looking at a new plan to incentivize construction starts on 20,000 new purpose-built rental homes. [...]

2 teens, man charged in armed Mississauga jewelry store robbery

30 October 2024

Two Toronto teenagers and a man from Markham are facing charges in the wake of an armed robbery at a Mississauga jewelry store last month. [...]

Former Winnipeg hockey coach pleads guilty to luring, sexually assaulting teenage player

30 October 2024

A former Winnipeg hockey coach has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and luring after being charged last year in connection with what police described as a sexually exploitative relationship with a [...]

Women soccer players' opposition to Saudi sponsorship demonstrates the power and responsibility of speaking up

30 October 2024

Since women started playing organized sport, and through the different iterations of many leagues, women have not only fought for their right to play, they have fought to be paid fairly, to not [...]

UEFA pledges to spend $1.08 billion US on women's soccer to grow game in Europe

30 October 2024

UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer 1 billion euros ($1.08 billion US) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow [...]

Kraken's Jessica Campbell comfortable as trailblazer: 'I'm part of something a lot bigger'

30 October 2024

Hired in July by the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach after two seasons with their AHL affiliate, Jessica Campbell is starting to get to know the team, schedule demands [...]

Oilers lose captain Connor McDavid for 2-3 weeks with ankle injury

30 October 2024

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is expected to be out for two to three weeks with an ankle injury, the NHL team said Wednesday. [...]

Undefeated Homan secures playoff berth at Pan Continental curling championship

30 October 2024

Canada's Rachel Homan defeated South Korea's Eunji Gim 8-2 on Wednesday to secure a playoff berth at the Pan Continental curling championships in Lacombe, Alta. [...]

Broken orbital bone sidelines Raptors all-star Scottie Barnes minimum 3 weeks

30 October 2024

Toronto Raptors all-star forward Scottie Barnes is out with a fractured right orbital bone and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, the NBA team said Wednesday. [...]

Get ready! Ward 15 residents’ associations to hold by-election candidates meeting

1 October 2024

The Ward 15 by-election set for Nov. 4, 2024, will decide on a candidate to succeed Councillor Jaye Robinson as our Ward 15-Don Valley West representative on City Council. That [...]

Peter Love channels his energy

1 October 2024

Peter Love is not a Leasider, but he certainly has Leaside connections! The co-founder of Summerhill Group, one of Canada’s leaders in delivering energy efficiency programs, has worked for a [...]

It’s (another) by-election season

1 October 2024

With crisp autumnal weather come colourful autumn leaves, and, this year, election signs too, as we approach the Ward 15 City Council by-election to replace late Councillor Jaye Robinson. As [...]

Singing in the shower to shining on stage

1 October 2024

As every September approaches, I start singing in the shower more often, getting ready for the start of a new choir season. And I’m probably not the only one – [...]

Liz remembers historic days at LHS

1 October 2024

Liz Fletcher remembers the Ides of October 1954 for a myriad of reasons, most of them to do with sports and socializing. Fletcher, then Liz Brown, was in Grade 11 [...]

Match point! Rita Lee’s outstanding service to tennis

1 October 2024

If you’ve been on the tennis scene in the neighbourhood over the past 30 years, chances are you know Rita Lee. This hyper-energetic volunteer has been the face of both [...]

Remembering Leonard’s Hobby Centre

1 October 2024

Over the years in this space, I’ve reminisced about some of my favourite Bayview haunts, including Claire’s Cigar Store, Danté’s Pizza, Mac’s Milk, Badali’s Fruit Market and Rawley’s Meats. But [...]

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

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 [...]

Yet another coffe place!

30 October 2024

Brand new at the corner of Yonge Street and Rowanwood -- opposite MacPherson. Yet another coffee place!Putti carrying on with new things all the time!Yet another big truck bringing heavy [...]

Many cars heading north!

29 October 2024

Still all busy near Roxborough on Yonge Street. No bicycles seen. [...]

The Roxborough place!

28 October 2024

A lot of serious building!A bin to take out things from the building.A lot of is leaving from the building!A lot more being taken out! [...]

A great dog!

28 October 2024

He is not really young but very beautiful! He has won a prize! Very great looking and lives on Roxborough walking with his master!Ready for Halloween on Roxborough!Available for pickup [...]

The end of Alaska!

27 October 2024

The end of Alaska! It's been there a long time. No doubt someone else will take over the space.A new one going up on MacPherson! Hopefully not too high.Available for [...]

Rowanwood/MacPherson postponed until spring!

26 October 2024

It is the watermain construction at Rowanwood and MacPherson that will defer until spring 2025. It was to have started sooner. But apparently they don't have construction materials yet.The City [...]

Ready walking!

26 October 2024

All ready to move along on Yonge Street! Many cars but walking is best!Many, many cars on Yonge Street! Maybe they will take the unused bicycle paths off and get [...]

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 [...]

Anthony Furey

23 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 [...]

Sam Robinson

23 September 2024

I want to be the City Councillor for Don Valley West to continue the legacy of my mother, Jaye Robinson. Over the last 14 years, I witnessed her deep commitment [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

24 September 2024

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All-Candidates Meeting at Lawrence Park Comm. Church
October 22, 2024
AppleFest Returns to Bayview on October 19th, 2024
October 16, 2024
FONTRA Ward 15 Virtual Candidates’ Meeting: Oct 16th
October 15, 2024
Thorncliffe Transit: Virtual Engagement Session – Oct 10
October 4, 2024
Leaside Garden Society: Stephen Smith on climate & trees
October 1, 2024

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Bayview-Leaside BIA's AppleFest
Saturday, October 19, 2024

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