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Defence continues questioning female complainant in world junior sex assault trial

7 May 2025

The female complainant in the high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team continues to be under intense cross-examination. [...]

Ford government ordered to dig deeper on ‘private’ meetings during Greenbelt decision

7 May 2025

The Greenbelt decision was eventually reversed after a scandal that saw two ministers resign and is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the RCMP. [...]

Toronto city councillor begins testimony in sex assault trial

7 May 2025

Michael Thompson, 65, has maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault. [...]

Manslaughter trial continues for 2 men after fight at Scarborough Jack Astor’s

6 May 2025

Evidence was heard at the manslaughter trial for Alexander Campbell and Tyler Josling, two customers who court has heard intervened to help subdue a third. [...]

More Beer Stores set to close as Ontario convenience competition continues

6 May 2025

Last year, the government followed through on a long-term promise to allow convenience stores, grocers and big box retailers to sell a range of alcoholic drinks, including beer. [...]

Leafs’ Stolarz not ruled out for Game 2

6 May 2025

Anthony Stolarz was smiling and in the building. [...]

Battery makers fined millions in Ontario for not meeting recycling targets

6 May 2025

An Ontario recycling body has fined three major battery manufacturers millions of dollars for failing to meet battery recycling requirements in 2023. [...]

Toronto police ID suspect in break-and-enter and sexual assault investigation, others wanted

7 May 2025

The Toronto Police Service (TPS) have identified one of three male suspects wanted in connection with a break-and-enter and sexual assault investigation in the city’s Corso Italia neighbourhood in February. [...]

TIFF to celebrate 50 years of risk and discovery with summer screening series

7 May 2025

TORONTO — The head of the Toronto International Film Festival says risk-taking has been central to the organization’s legacy, a spirit captured in a series of summer screenings that celebrate [...]

Is ‘Hollywood North’ about to take its final bow?

7 May 2025

Is Hollywood North in jeopardy, based on a social media post by U.S. President Donald Trump? After musing about hitting foreign film production with a 100 per cent tariff, there [...]

Hudson’s Bay starts liquidating Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Canada

7 May 2025

The furniture and display cases that speckle Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Canada are up for sale. Advertisements at its downtown Toronto store show the company has begun looking for [...]

‘Clearly, it’s needed’: Hundreds let it all out at scream event in Toronto

7 May 2025

Grace Turner stood at the top of a grassy park slope with a megaphone in her hand. “This turnout is insane,” she said. Hundreds were gathered at Trinity Bellwoods Park [...]

Biden calls Trump’s pressure on Ukraine ‘modern-day appeasement’ in 1st post-presidential interview

7 May 2025

LONDON (AP) — Joe Biden said in his first post-presidential interview that President Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia amounts to “ modern-day appeasement,” a [...]

Two Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants in Kenya given $7,700 fine or 1-year prison sentence

7 May 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants in Kenya were given a choice of paying a fine of $7,700 or serving 12 months in prison — [...]

Canadian pharmacist's double life: Key person behind world's most notorious deepfake porn site

7 May 2025

A joint international investigation by CBC News, Bellingcat and Danish outlets Politiken and Tjekdet has linked a Canadian pharmacist to one of the biggest website in the world for non-consensual, [...]

Bata Shoe Museum celebrates 30 years

7 May 2025

The Bata Shoe Museum is celebrating a major milestone, marking its 30th anniversary. The museum is launching special programming as it recognizes three decades of exhibitions, starting with a look [...]

National emergency alert system to be tested on Wednesday in much of Canada

7 May 2025

Canada's National Public Alerting System (NPAS) is running tests on television, radio and compatible wireless devices for the system used to warn Canadians of critical events such as tornadoes, flooding, [...]

City $18B short in plan to repair infrastructure over next decade, but progress made, staff say

7 May 2025

Officials say Toronto is making progress in keeping its infrastructure in good working order, but the city still needs to secure $18 billion in additional funds over the next 10 [...]

Toronto Coun. Michael Thompson testifies in his own defence at sexual assault trial

6 May 2025

The sexual assault trial of a Toronto city councillor continued Tuesday with Michael Thompson testifying for the first time in his own defence. [...]

Proposed Ontario bill would strip away key environmental protections, advocates say

6 May 2025

Proposed Ontario legislation that would give cabinet power to create "special economic zones" and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain projects is little more than [...]

Police warn about dangers of replica firearms used by teens in 'Senior Assassin' game

6 May 2025

York Regional Police are warning parents and teenagers about the dangers of replica firearms and a game called "Senior Assassin" after police received five reports of young people carrying what [...]

Cross-examination of woman in sexual assault trial of ex-world junior hockey players continues

7 May 2025

The sexual assault trial of five men who once played on Canada’s world junior hockey team continues today. Proceedings are focused this week on the evidence and cross-examination of E.M., [...]

Edmonton Oilers set playoff comeback record with Game 1 win vs. Golden Knights

6 May 2025

The Edmonton Oilers opened the second round Tuesday night by setting a league record with their fifth consecutive playoff comeback victory in a single post-season. Zach Hyman scored from just [...]

Maple Leafs' Stolarz might play Game 2 after taking elbow to head from Panthers' Bennett

6 May 2025

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube says starting goaltender Anthony Stolarz hasn't been ruled out for Game 2 of Toronto's second-round playoff series with Florida. [...]

Chasing the Walter Cup: Trio of Canadian teams hunt for glory in PWHL playoffs

6 May 2025

All 3 Canadian teams have a shot at the championship when playoffs begin on Wednesday. Montreal will face Ottawa, while Toronto has a rematch with Minnesota, the reigning champions. [...]

Toronto teen Victoria Mboko qualifies for Italian Open main draw with comeback win

6 May 2025

Canada's Victoria Mboko qualified for the Italian Open main draw Tuesday with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 comeback win in Rome over ninth-seeded Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia. [...]

Jets' Hellebuyck relieved to hit reset button against Dallas after dismal performance in Round 1

6 May 2025

After faltering at times during Winnipeg's opening-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck is carrying a lighter mental load after last Sunday's 4-3 [...]

American champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin joins NWSL Denver's ownership group

6 May 2025

Olympic gold medal-winning skier Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States has joined the ownership group of the National Women's Soccer League expansion team in Denver, set to launch next year. [...]

The Ghost Party – Young Poet’s Corner May 2025

1 May 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 [...]

Taking action at City Hall to protect Torontonians

1 May 2025

In response to the threat of American tariffs, we are doing our part at the City of Toronto to take action and protect our economy as part of the overall [...]

Protected: A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights

1 May 2025

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights appeared first on Leaside Life. [...]

Honouring Bill Pashby, helping make Leaside strong and Canada proud

1 May 2025

On the last Saturday in March, the sun shone brightly as guests walked to the William Lea Room in the Leaside Arena to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of [...]

Patriotism from the past

1 May 2025

This Centennial celebration poem appeared originally in the Toronto Telegram on July 1, 1967 and the Leaside Advertiser on July 13th that year. The praise of Canada, with writing style [...]

Leasiders unleashed their patriotism during Canada’s Centennial

1 May 2025

Recent tariff actions by the U.S. government have triggered a wave of national pride among Canadians. Similar outpourings of patriotism occurred during World War II and following Canada’s victory in [...]

And speaking of elections….

1 May 2025

For any proud Canadian, it’s not hard to notice that we’re currently facing a challenge to our very sovereignty. But while we navigate the aggressive tactics of the new administration [...]

Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

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Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 3:00pm [...]

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Saturday, December 2nd & 9th between 12:30pm-3:30pm [...]

AppleFest October 14th, 2023

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Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 17th, 2023

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Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

1 March 2023

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! [...]

A pool on Roxborough!

7 May 2025

A pool is being put in on a house on Roxborough. There are a few in our neighbourhood.People do leave the bottles in our streets. Guys do pick them up.Always [...]

Can't go left or straight!

7 May 2025

Can't go left from MacPherson to Yonge Street or even to Rosedale! Only right on Yonge Street! A lot of work is going on at both of the streets. It's [...]

Still working!

6 May 2025

Still working at the end of MacPherson! Doesn't look like a quick end.Clothing still much available. Someone must be buying.Still also working on our main Yonge street. With the cars [...]

Summer at Eaton Centre!

6 May 2025

It's starting summer things at the Eaton Centre that of course no longer has any Eaton stuff! Just keeps the name! [...]

Houses for sale in our area!

5 May 2025

One of many on MacPherson!Another look at it!Another one on MacPherson! [...]

Keeping the streets clear!

4 May 2025

She is nicely holding the dog's poop and putting it out on in a bag. Hopefully to take home! :))Keeping lawn clear of poops!Bottles on Roxborough to be picked up. [...]

He is checking out the street!

3 May 2025

He lives in Roxborough and loves to check out cars and people!Great garden on Roxborough!Checking out the best bottles! [...]

Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights

29 April 2025

Join LRA President Geoff Kettel and Mitch Bubuji as they lead a Jane's Walk through Bennington Heights. When: Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m. Where: Meet at Evergreen Gardens Park - just west [...]

April 14 Candidates Meeting

25 April 2025

Monday, April 14, 7 p.m.William Lea RoomLeaside Memorial Community Gardens1073 Millwood RoadDoors open at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include a resolution to expand the area served by the Leaside Residents [...]

April 14 Annual & Special Meeting & Candidates Meeting

13 April 2025

Apply by March 17 to join Leaside Memorial Arena Board

18 February 2025

Local residents are needed to serve on the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board. The Board is looking for individuals with a background in law, human resources, non-profit leadership, sports [...]

Provincial Election 2025

16 February 2025

Election Day: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Advance Polls: Thursday, February 20 - Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. See ElectionsOntario to check voter [...]

Ward 11 TDSB Trustee by-election

16 February 2025

Election to fill vacant Ward 11 Trustee seat (same boundaries as City of Toronto Ward 15, Don Valley West) Election Day: Monday, March 3, 2025, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. [...]

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 [...]

SEDRA AGM – May 6, 2025

5 May 2025

Tomorrow, May 6, 2025 is SEDRA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting and you’re invited! Our AGM will be held in-person at Greenwood College School, 443 Mt. Pleasant (at Davisville) Doors open [...]

What Kind of City are We Building?

28 March 2025

By Jeff Latto, Chair of SEDRA’s Tall/Mid-Rise Working Group This is a question worth asking ourselves from time to time. It’s a question worth asking a lot these days as [...]

Davisville Avenue Reimagined – Safer and Better

27 March 2025

Real progress is being made on improving Davisville Avenue, with the goal of making it safer and more usable for all. The City has scheduled improvements to be completed in [...]

Election Fever

26 March 2025

It’s elections, elections all around. In addition to the Don Valley West By-elections for City Councillor and then TDSB Trustee, we had a provincial election. Now we are in 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 [...]

Ford government to appeal injunction blocking Toronto bike lane removals

30 April 2025

Doug Ford says the provincial government will appeal the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to grant an injunction that blocks the removal of several bike lanes in Toronto. “But those bike [...]

Ford Government’s Bill 5 is its latest “Trump like” assault on the environment and democracy

30 April 2025

On April 17, 2025 the Ford Government quietly tabled the omnibus Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. While the bill introduces some added authority to restrict [...]

Think Toronto is shabby and ugly? Changing this one thing could help halt the city’s race to the bottom

25 April 2025

Toronto often feels shabby. There are many examples but the renovation of College Park comes to mind. The general idea was good — skating trail, landscaping, sculptural giant frogs — but the execution [...]

Have your federal riding boundaries changed?

4 April 2025

In 2023 the federal riding boundaries were redrawn, and they now no longer correspond to the provincial riding boundaries (as they formerly did). "A redistribution of federal electoral districts ("ridings") began in [...]

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 [...]

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