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

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Red Sox keep playoff hopes alive, beat Jays 4-1

24 September 2024

The Boston Red Sox kept their slim playoff hopes alive on Monday by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 in the opener of a three-game road series. [...]

Trial begins for Toronto police officer accused of assault in fake Apple Watch deal

23 September 2024

The trial of an off-duty Toronto police officer has begun. He is accused of causing bodily harm to a 19-year-old man who sold the officer a fake Apple Watch. [...]

Ford wants to see bike lanes put on ‘side streets’ instead of main roads

23 September 2024

The Ford government is currently planning a new anti-congestion law that is expected to feature rules that limit where and how municipalities can build new bike lanes. [...]

Amazon launches in-garage deliveries for some customers in Canada

23 September 2024

Access to the service spans 1,700 cities, towns and neighbourhoods in Canada including in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg, Halifax and Ottawa. [...]

‘Disgraceful’ school trip to Toronto protest needs to be investigated, Ford says

23 September 2024

The TDSB has been under growing pressure after a field trip for students to hear about Indigenous experiences ended with some involved in a protest. [...]

Murder case against Toronto rapper Top5 ends with charges stayed

23 September 2024

The murder case against Top5 ended Monday after the prosecution stayed the charges against the underground Toronto rapper. [...]

Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard enters not-guilty plea at Ontario sexual assault trial

23 September 2024

The former Hedley frontman, dressed in a dark suit, stood up to enter his not-guilty plea today. [...]

Woman wanted after taxi theft in downtown

23 September 2024

Toronto police release dashcam video, after responding to reports of a stolen taxi downtown. [...]

Toronto Raptors to retire Vince Carter's jersey

23 September 2024

Vince Carter is set to be the first player in Raptors' history to have number retired. TSN's Josh Lewenberg joins us CP24 with the details. [...]

Rapper 'Top5' freed from custody

23 September 2024

Rapper Hassan Ali, known as 'Top5' has been released from custody in a 2021 murder trial. [...]

Premier Ford addresses media in Cobourg

23 September 2024

Premier Doug Ford is addressing the media in Cobourg. [...]

Police make arrest in fatal shooting

23 September 2024

A court appearance is scheduled for today for the suspect in a fatal shooting in Scarborough Saturday night. [...]

Toronto rapper has murder charges dropped

23 September 2024

Toronto rapper 'Top 5' set free after judge dismisses evidence in 2021 slaying. [...]

Man has serious injuries in motorcycle crash

23 September 2024

The bike collided with a van at Erin Mills and South Millway, near Dundas. It happened just before 10:30 last night. [...]

Woman dead, man hurt after 2 cars collide in Toronto's west end

24 September 2024

One pedestrian is dead and another is injured after two cars collided in the city's west end on Monday night, Toronto police say. [...]

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. [...]

Toronto rapper freed after 1st-degree murder charge stayed

23 September 2024

A Toronto rapper charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man was freed on Monday after the Crown stayed the charge. [...]

Trial begins for Toronto cop charged with assault after Brampton man's death

23 September 2024

The criminal trial of a Toronto police officer charged with assault, in connection with an altercation with a 19-year-old who died in the hours following the 2021 incident, began in [...]

Controversial law designed to free up hospital beds to be tested in Ontario court

23 September 2024

A new charter challenge set to get underway on Monday will test the constitutionality of a controversial Ontario law that allows hospitals to place discharged patients into long-term care homes [...]

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

23 September 2024

Vince Carter will have his No. 15 jersey retired before the Toronto Raptors host Sacramento at Scotiabank Arena, on Nov. 2 according to reports from TSN and ESPN. [...]

Brampton residents rally against exploitative landlords, ask for support from federal, provincial government

23 September 2024

Brampton residents rallied on Sunday in front of city hall, calling for additional help from the federal and provincial government in combating exploitative landlords in the city. Locals say that illegal [...]

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

23 September 2024

Vince Carter will have his No. 15 jersey retired before the Toronto Raptors host Sacramento at Scotiabank Arena, on Nov. 2 according to reports from TSN and ESPN. [...]

Hall of Famer Mark Messier headlines Amazon's NHL broadcast team

23 September 2024

Hall of Fame hockey player Mark Messier will be among the on-air talent for Amazon's new NHL broadcast. Andi Petrillo, who was host of CBC's Olympic coverage this past summer, [...]

'Racing against myself': Canadian swimmer Danielle Dorris hungry for more after retaining Paralympic title

23 September 2024

Danielle Dorris is the best to ever do it in the women’s 50-metre butterfly S7 event, and her successful title defence at the Paris Paralympics was yet further confirmation that [...]

Rookie kicker gets wish granted on the field after watching Maya Turner play and win

23 September 2024

They're not on the same team. Or even the same league. But football players Amélie Beauregard and Maya Turner have a lot in common: they're both breaking down barriers for [...]

Canada to run back successful lineup for Davis Cup Final 8 in November

23 September 2024

Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime will lead the Canadian team into the Davis Cup Final 8 from Nov. 19-24 in Malaga, Spain, with Frank Dancevic returning as captain. [...]

Father of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau helps on the ice at Flyers practice

23 September 2024

John Tortorella had a former hockey coach help him Monday at Philadelphia Flyers training camp — the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau, who was an invited guest. [...]

Push for gender equity in tennis 'a beautiful thing,' Andreescu says

23 September 2024

Tennis Canada's latest push for gender equity comes at a time when women's sports, including the PWHL and WNBA, are gaining new ground, and eyeballs, across the world. [...]

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. [...]

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, [...]

Sheena Sharp

19 September 2024

I want the city to meet the challenge of climate change and Housing in all its forms; more family housing, housing for homeless people, and cheaper housing. I have worked [...]

Dan Trayes

19 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 [...]

Ward 15 By-Election Updates

19 September 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. Under the auspices of FoNTRA, [...]

Jason Stevens

19 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Sheena Sharp

16 September 2024

I want the city to meet the challenge of climate change and Housing in all its forms; more family housing, housing for homeless people, and cheaper housing. I have worked [...]

Evan Sambasivam

16 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, [...]

TLAB Annual Report

13 July 2024

We congratulate Chair Dino Lombardi on his continuing leadership of the TLAB. It is important to remember that Toronto has a unique (in Ontario) distinction in having its own tribunal [...]

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