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WWE’s Elimination Chamber coming to Toronto’s Rogers Centre

8 November 2024

The professional wrestling promoter says it will hold its Elimination Chamber premium live event at the downtown ballpark on March 1. [...]

NCAA lifts eligibility ban in allowing CHL players to play at U.S. colleges

8 November 2024

The NCAA Division I Council on Thursday approved a rule allowing players with Canadian Hockey League experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season. [...]

Watchdog called in after fatal police shooting in Orillia; officer injured

8 November 2024

Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a fight at a residence just before 2 p.m. Thursday, with a man who was believed to have been involved found by [...]

Marineland beluga whale deaths not related to water quality: province

8 November 2024

The Ontario government is speaking publicly about its ongoing investigation of Marineland, saying water troubles are under control after a recent investment. [...]

‘Fearless’ 3-year-old cancer survivor gifted Toronto Taylor Swift tickets

8 November 2024

Chiara Langton of Île-Perrot, Que. has been in remission from leukemia and her mother has been trying desperately to get her daughter, a big Swiftie, to a Taylor Swift concert. [...]

Ontario man faces life sentence, deportation for setting estranged wife on fire

7 November 2024

Norbert Budai has been given a life sentence for killing his estranged wife and setting her on fire. He will face deportation to Hungary if he is ever granted parole. [...]

Aggressive play a double-edged sword for Raptors

7 November 2024

Coming into the new season the Toronto Raptors emphasized that they were going to play hard, fast, aggressive basketball. [...]

'A big bombshell': Toronto parents scrambling to find child care after daycares warn of huge fee hikes in January

7 November 2024

Parents with children at two west-end daycares say they are scrambling to find alternative child-care arrangements after their centres informed them that fees are set to more than double in [...]

Toronto man facing murder charge in deadly stabbing at Scarborough social housing complex

8 November 2024

A Toronto man is facing a second-degree murder charge following a fatal stabbing at a social housing apartment building in Scarborough early Thursday morning. [...]

Another beluga whale dies at Marineland, Ontario says water quality is 'acceptable'

8 November 2024

Three weeks after the death of another beluga whale at Marineland, the Ontario government is speaking publicly about its ongoing investigation of the park, saying water troubles are under control [...]

Man dies after being pulled from Etobicoke house fire

8 November 2024

A man has died in hospital after being pulled from a burning home in Etobicoke. [...]

One person seriously injured after stabbing at park in Toronto's downtown core

8 November 2024

One person suffered serious injuries after a stabbing at Barbara Hall Park on Friday morning, Toronto police say. [...]

Canada rent report: What landlords are asking tenants to pay

8 November 2024

Average asking rents declined nationally on a year-over-year basis for the first time in more than three years in October, said a report out Thursday. [...]

Richmond Hill father charged with murder in death of his seven-week-old infant

7 November 2024

A father has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his weeks-old baby in Richmond Hill. [...]

Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in fatal Scarborough stabbing

8 November 2024

Police have charged a 55-year-old Toronto man with second-degree murder after a fatal stabbing in Scarborough this week. The victim was identified as 43-year-old Jason Hines. [...]

York Region charity urging religious groups to offer shelter space to tackle homeless crisis

8 November 2024

A York Region charity is urging faith-based groups to use the space they have as shelters, as homelessness in the region continues to grow. [...]

Workers owed $60M in unpaid wages Ontario failed to collect since 2017

8 November 2024

Workers in Ontario are owed tens of millions of dollars in unpaid wages that the provincial government has yet to collect from employers, according to internal government records obtained by [...]

1 dead after Etobicoke house fire

8 November 2024

A male is dead after a house fire in Etobicoke, Toronto police say. Firefighters responded to the blaze on Willowridge Road, near Eglinton Avenue W., around 11:16 p.m. Thursday. [...]

Another beluga whale dies at Marineland, Ontario says water quality is 'acceptable'

8 November 2024

Ontario school board spent $32K to send staffers to education conference in Hawaii

7 November 2024

The Lambton Kent District School Board in southwestern Ontario spent over $32,000 to send three staff members to an education conference in Hawaii this year, according to documents obtained by [...]

Maurice Vellekoop wins $10K Toronto Book Award for graphic memoir I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together

8 November 2024

The prize is awarded annually to a book that tells the stories of Ontario's capital city. The Toronto-based author and artist's book is the first graphic novel ever to win [...]

How life outside swimming has revived 7-time Olympic medallist Oleksiak's love for sport

8 November 2024

Since leaving her "most challenging" Olympics in Paris, Penny Oleksiak has climbed 19,000 feet to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, done other charity work and attended her first Bills football [...]

Saturday is a big day for Canadian football

7 November 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews this weekend's matchups in the CFL and U Sports playoffs. [...]

Bobby's Breakthrough: 6th time a charm as Forge FC's Smyrniotis named CPL coach of the year

8 November 2024

Bobby Smyrniotis, shut out in five previous nominations, finally has a Coach of the Year Award to go with his four Canadian Premier League titles. [...]

Teenaged Shola Jimoh impresses at men's soccer training session, offering evidence of CPL development strategy

7 November 2024

It didn't take long to see what makes 16-year-old Shola Jimoh a prospect for Canada's men's soccer team. In a frenzied training session on Wednesday, he was always on the [...]

'A lot of eyeballs': Canada's Watpool and Bahdi aim to capitalize on viewership in Paul vs. Tyson spectacle

7 November 2024

Together, Melinda Watpool and Lucas Bahdi add a heavy dose of Canadian content to the undercard of next Friday's megawatt showdown between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which could become [...]

PWHL unveils jersey designs for upcoming 2nd season

7 November 2024

The Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled the home and away uniform designs for its six teams on Thursday, a little over three weeks before opening its second season. [...]

Homan beats Carey to book playoff spot at Grand Slam of Curling's Canadian Open

7 November 2024

Top-ranked Rachel Homan defeated Chelsea Carey 9-3 on Thursday to keep her perfect record intact at the Canadian Open in Nisku, Alta. [...]

Honouring Leaside’s fallen heroes

1 November 2024

For many of us Remembrance Day evokes thoughts of those who gave their lives in the two World Wars, and especially World War II. For instance, the Leaside Memorial Gardens [...]

Surely, we can all do better

1 November 2024

A recent damning Toronto Parks audit could have been talking about the perpetually littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground at Trace Manes Park. But first, let me digress. If [...]

The Curious Idler

1 November 2024

The Idler has been, well, idle for a while but is happy to be back since there is so much to share this issue. She shoots, we all score Women’s [...]

Leaside Sports Hall of Fame names new achievers

1 November 2024

On Friday, Oct. 25th, the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame once again celebrated the achievements of athletes and those who have volunteered tirelessly to build the local sports community. Hosted [...]

Yolanda T. Marshall wants to know – what’s in your cookie tin?

1 November 2024

Growing up in Guyana, Yolanda T. Marshall dreamed of Canada where her mom was working three jobs and saving up to buy a condo, so she could bring her girls [...]

Ready, set, go… and vote for our next councillor!

1 November 2024

By the time you read this you will know all about the upcoming Ward 15 by-election – the candidates and the issues, having attended the Oct. 16 virtual candidates’ meeting [...]

Leaside’s truly hair-raising experiences

1 November 2024

Leaside boasts a wide and wonderful array of hairstyling emporia. With more than 20 hair salons and barber shops in the area, Leaside is a destination for those looking for [...]

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 [...]

5 Elements doing well!

8 November 2024

The 5 Elements coffee place is doing well along Avenue Road!The weather is doing well for the 5 Elements!More good stuff available to the picked up on Roxborough! [...]

Car got banged!

7 November 2024

Got banged on Roxborough. Very strange. [...]

They will change and store your tires!

7 November 2024

Seen today on Roxborough. The "Tire Butler" will come and change your tires and store the ones that are for summer.They will come to your car wherever it is and [...]

Fixing the lights!

7 November 2024

They were fixing the lights at Yonge and Roxborough. The guy waved to me once he saw me taking a photo! :)) [...]

A new is hapenning!

6 November 2024

What will happen in the previous restaurant place on Yonge Street? We will have to find out!This is was set up for Alaska. Not a using bike. It stays on [...]

Heavy machinery . . .

5 November 2024

Brought on demo stages on Rox W. Pic sent by Bill McLaughlin. [...]

Rosedale almost ready!

5 November 2024

The Rosedale subway station is getting fixed up and will look good! [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Leaside mom urgently needs a kidney donor

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Leaside Memorial Gardens Act of Remembrance – Nov 8th
November 7, 2024
Leaside Curling Club to host Toronto Hope Bonspiel Nov 2
October 31, 2024
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

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Bayview-Leaside BIA's AppleFest
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