Avenue Road , looking south from St. Clair Avenue West. – September 11, 1937

by The Bulldog • June 28, 2018

← Risky passage on Avenue Rd. sidewalks south of St. Clair

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Lawson excited to play for hometown Raptors

17 December 2024

Most Torontonians loathe the city's downtown traffic but its slow pace gave A.J. Lawson the chance to soak in the fact that he's now a member of his hometown Raptors. [...]

Bulls hold off late Raptors charge for 122-121 win

17 December 2024

Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and five rebounds as the Chicago Bulls held off the Toronto Raptors 122-121 on Monday. [...]

Another smash-and-grab jewelry store heist in Ontario shopping centre, hammers used

16 December 2024

The robbery at Fairview Mall on Monday was the third involving a group of people using hammers in the Greater Toronto Area this month. [...]

Premiers united in fight against Trump tariffs despite Ottawa ‘chaos’: Ford

16 December 2024

Canada's premiers must take a bigger role in Canada-U.S. relations, Doug Ford said Monday on his way in to a meeting he is chairing with all 13 provincial and territorial [...]

Read Chrystia Freeland’s letter resigning from the Trudeau cabinet

16 December 2024

Chrystia Freeland shared her decision to quit the federal cabinet and shared her resignation letter on social media. Here's what she said in her letter to Trudeau. [...]

‘Unprovoked’ bar stabbing becomes Hamilton’s 10th homicide of the year

16 December 2024

An “unprovoked” stabbing at a bar has become Hamilton’s 10th homicide of the year as crime woes continue to plague the major Ontario city. [...]

Chrystia Freeland resigns from cabinet hours before fiscal update

16 December 2024

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced her resignation from the federal cabinet, placing the blame on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for her decision. [...]

Trudeau considering his options as leader after Freeland quits cabinet, sources say

16 December 2024

Chrystia Freeland, Canada's finance minister, said in an explosive letter published Monday morning that she will quit cabinet. Here's what happened on Monday, Dec. 16. [...]

Pedestrian dead after being hit by tow truck driver in north-west Toronto

17 December 2024

A pedestrian has died after being struck by the driver of a tow truck in Toronto’s north-west end on Monday night. [...]

6 suspects wanted following jewelry store robbery, related hit-and-run at Toronto’s Fairview Mall: police

16 December 2024

Toronto police are searching for six suspects who are wanted in connection with a smash-and-grab style robbery at a jewelry store at Fairview Mall. [...]

'Her priorities lie elsewhere': Bradford slams mayor for removing him from housing committee

16 December 2024

City councillor Brad Bradford is accusing Mayor Olivia Chow of choosing 'politics over progress' following her decision to remove him as vice-chair of Toronto’s housing committee. [...]

Teen seriously injured in north-west Toronto shooting

17 December 2024

A teen has been seriously injured in a shooting on Monday night in north-west Toronto. [...]

Ford says premiers must stand united against Trump tariff threat amid 'uncertain' times in Ottawa

16 December 2024

Hours after Chrystia Freeland’s surprise resignation from cabinet sent shockwaves through Ottawa, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is trumpeting unity amongst Canada’s premiers amid the threat of tariffs south of the [...]

Feds deliver fall economic statement with $61.9B deficit for 2023-24, amid political turmoil

16 December 2024

Amid the news that Chrystia Freeland has resigned from her cabinet position as finance minister, the Department of Finance on Monday unveiled the long-anticipated fall economic statement, which reports a [...]

Chrystia Freeland's resignation from cabinet leaves Toronto constituents stunned

16 December 2024

The shock in Ottawa over Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's sudden resignation from cabinet is being felt in her Toronto riding too, where residents say it seems [...]

Police search for suspects after smash-and-grab at Fairview Mall jewelry store

16 December 2024

Toronto police are seeking six suspects after a jewelry store in a shopping mall was robbed by people with hammers on Monday afternoon. [...]

Toronto breaks ground on affordable housing project with city as builder

17 December 2024

City officials broke ground on Monday on an affordable housing project that will be the first delivered under a new model where the city is the developer. [...]

Man, 40, dead after being struck by tow truck in northwest Toronto

17 December 2024

A 40-year-old man has died after being struck by a tow truck in northwest Toronto on Monday evening, police say. [...]

Federal deficit balloons to $61.9B as government tables economic update on chaotic day in Ottawa

16 December 2024

The federal government tabled a fall economic statement Monday that calls for more than $20 billion in new spending and explains how last fiscal year's deficit ballooned to $61.9 billion — but [...]

Canadian man faces life in prison in Dubai for travelling with cannabis, wife says

13 December 2024

A Mississauga man is facing life in prison in Dubai for travelling with more than 100 grams of cannabis products his wife says he was using to help cope with chronic pain [...]

Trudeau faces frustrated MPs after Chrystia Freeland's shock resignation

16 December 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced frustrated MPs at a hastily arranged caucus meeting late Monday following Chrystia Freeland's shocking decision to resign from cabinet just before she was poised to deliver [...]

Weekend recap: Summer McIntosh ends her year in style

16 December 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you caught up on the top performances by Canadians on the international stage, including another stellar performance by swimming phenom Summer McIntosh. [...]

Vancouver to host 1st WNBA regular-season game outside U.S. in August

16 December 2024

Vancouver will host the first WNBA regular-season game played outside the United States next year when the Atlanta Dream and the Seattle Storm meet at Rogers Arena. [...]

Canadian defender Shannon Woeller 1st player to sign with NSL's Vancouver Rise

16 December 2024

The Vancouver Rise have signed Canadian defender Shannon Woeller as the first player in club history. The National Super League team announced the deal Monday. [...]

Canada's McIntosh, Harvey win silver medals to wrap up short course swim worlds

15 December 2024

Summer McIntosh wrapped up her incredible performance at the World Aquatics Swimming Championship (25m) with a silver medal in the women's 200-metre backstroke on Sunday in Budapest, Hungary. Her teammate [...]

Canada's 3x3 women's team wins gold at FIBA AmeriCup

16 December 2024

Edmonton's Katherine Plouffe scored 11 points, including the winning basket in overtime, as Canada defeated the U.S. 19-18 to win the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup in San Juan, Puerto Rico. [...]

Canada's Dandjinou golden again at short track World Tour event in Seoul

15 December 2024

Montreal's William Dandjinou won the men's 1,000-metre final on Sunday at a short track speed skating World Tour stop in Seoul, a day after claiming gold in the men's 1,500m final. [...]

Montreal's IGA Stadium to host Davis Cup qualifier between Canada and Hungary

16 December 2024

The first-round Davis Cup qualifier between Canada and Hungary will be played at Montreal's IGA Stadium, Tennis Canada said Monday. [...]

Paul Bolté: winning entrepreneur and philanthropist

1 December 2024

“How can I help you?” That simple query is always what you will hear when meeting Leaside’s Paul Bolté, whether he’s discussing business or philanthropy. “There are choices to be [...]

Long-time Leasider kept the spirit alive

1 December 2024

Terry O’Sullivan, who died suddenly last December, had a singular gift for keeping the holiday spirit alive in Leaside. For over 20 years his jerry-rigged 10-metre-high lighted display, topped with [...]

The sorry state of Georgia Walsh playground continues

1 December 2024

As a follow-up to my November article, I report that the littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground continues. Being a woman of action, I emailed 311 with photos of [...]

Baseball phenom set to wow at Yale

1 December 2024

A young Leasider focused on academics, athletics and philanthropy is heading for a very bright future. As a kid who loved playing catch with his dad, Elliot Lascelles was drawn [...]

Editor’s Welcome December 2024

1 December 2024

It’s time for a new season 92 issues. Seven and a half years. 66,000-plus words. Countless joy. In May 2017, two-time Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour winner, Leaside-born author Terry [...]

Leaside’s great bus bust

1 December 2024

As Metrolinx moves ahead on the Ontario Line, changes to local bus transit and routes are coming. And while the Ontario Line itself is not coming through Leaside, its construction [...]

Discovering Leaside’s very own sweets trail

1 December 2024

Who knew that Leaside was such a sweet place to live? With a bounty of bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers and confectioners in the area, Leaside is a rich and tasty place [...]

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 [...]

On Molson and MacPherson

17 December 2024

A truck cut down the sign showing the streets. They are all driving too tight!A nice pair for anyone on MacPherson. Hopefully not too wet!All available from the same house [...]

Upright at Putti!

16 December 2024

He is available at Putti! Someone will want him!Another pop-up at Yonge and MacPherson!Lots of special things from these guys! [...]

Canada Post people to go back to work!

16 December 2024

The Federal Government has ordered Canada Post employees back to work! They should have done it at the start. The Posties should not have a right to strike. Most of [...]

Lots of barbers in our area!

15 December 2024

This one is on Yonge Street. There are more and some even on Avenue Road.Also lots of things for the dogs. This one on Avenue Road near us.Christmas carols at [...]

Looking good!

14 December 2024

Even a top hat! Maybe it's for New Years?Dance lessons anyone? In our neighbourhood!Even a holiday pop-up at Yonge and MacPherson! [...]

Printclaud is moving!

14 December 2024

The long living on Avenue Road Printcloud is moving all the way to 401! There are places on Yonge Street where things can be mailed. Canada Post is still a [...]

Yonge Street construction

13 December 2024

Yonge Street going north is being closed for construction in daytime. Cars have to turn left on Roxborugh.Cars can go south but not north. They have to head to to [...]

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

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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

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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

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]