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by The Bulldog • August 15, 2018

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Israel raises alert for travellers to Canada, warning of ‘increased threat’

25 May 2025

A travel alert issued by Israel's National Security Council came on the same day as demonstrators gathered in Toronto for the United Jewish Appeal's annual Walk with Israel event. [...]

5 dead, including 4 teens, after SUV collides with transport truck in Ontario

24 May 2025

Five people, including four teens and a beloved teacher, are dead after a crash involving two SUVs and a transport truck in Ontario. OPP continue to investigate. [...]

Man found guilty of murder, attempted murder of Ontario police officers

24 May 2025

Alain Bellefeuille was convicted of one count of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder in a May 11, 2023, shooting that left OPP Sgt. Eric Mueller dead. [...]

Ford government considers arming more special constables but won’t say who will get guns

24 May 2025

Buried in the Protect Ontario Through Safer Streets and Stronger Communities Act is a change that would ultimately increase the number of special constables who carry guns. [...]

MLSE boss says Leafs won’t fill president’s role

23 May 2025

Keith Pelley took his seat inside Scotiabank Arena. [...]

Conservatives secure 2 more seats after tight federal election recounts

23 May 2025

The recounts from April's federal election took place after extremely tight races in Newfoundland's Terra Nova—The Peninsulas and Ontario's Windsor—Tecumseh—Lake Shore. [...]

Multi-vehicle collision involving Toronto bus leaves up to 9 injured

23 May 2025

Toronto police said they were called to a crash at Eglinton Avenue West and Kipling Avenue a little before 3:30 p.m. to respond to a multi-vehicle collision. [...]

Trump says he’ll delay a threatened 50% tariff on the European Union until July

25 May 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will delay implementation of a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union from June 1 until July 9 [...]

‘Deliberate and cowardly act:’ Local businesses devastated after targeted restaurant fire

25 May 2025

The lawyer who represents the owners of a Scarborough restaurant gutted by a fire early Saturday morning calls it a “deliberate and cowardly act of arson.” Toronto lawyer Rajesh Kumar [...]

Arrest made during Walk with Israel event in Toronto

25 May 2025

A 57-year-old man was arrested during Sunday’s Walk with Israel event in the north end of the city. Toronto police say a man showed up as the event was taking [...]

Ford recalling 15,000 vehicles due to possible brake and steering issues

25 May 2025

Ford is recalling more than 13,000 Expedition and Navigator vehicles due to potential brake issues. A notice posted on the Transport Canada website says the front brake lines on the [...]

More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll

25 May 2025

A new poll suggests more than half of Canadians say they understand why Alberta might want to split from Canada — even if almost two-thirds say they don’t want that [...]

Durham Regional Transit workers vote in favour of strike action

25 May 2025

Commuters in Durham Region could soon face potential disruptions to transit services if the union representing the region’s transit workers fails to reach a new collective agreement by June 7, [...]

Ontario teacher killed in crash with students remembered as cherished coach, friend

25 May 2025

Grief rippled through a central Ontario community on Sunday as residents struggled to come to terms with the deaths of four students and a teacher killed in a crash, with [...]

Israel solidarity walk in Toronto needed amid rising antisemitism, organizer says

25 May 2025

Tens of thousands of people in Toronto took part in an annual fundraising walk in solidarity with Israel — an event participants said is particularly needed this year due to [...]

Kensington Market's long-running Pedestrian Sundays paused amid 'vendor war'

25 May 2025

The neighbourhood’s Business Improvement Area (BIA) paused its popular Pedestrian Sunday for the month of May, citing safety concerns over illegal vendors and a rising “commercial tone” that shifted the [...]

Doug Ford's controversial Bill 5: Here's what you need to know

25 May 2025

The most significant legislation from Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives since winning their third straight majority is a sweeping bill that Premier Doug Ford says will protect the economy from tariffs but [...]

Community honours 4 Walkerton, Ont., teens and teacher killed in multi-vehicle crash

25 May 2025

Residents of Walkerton, Ont., turned on their porch lights and left running shoes outside as a way to show their grief after four teenage athletes and their teacher were killed [...]

Police seeking man after string of alleged hate-motivated vandalism at Toronto synagogues

25 May 2025

Toronto police are looking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a string of alleged hate-motivated vandalism at synagogues in the city's north end. [...]

Torontonians invited to weigh in on Old City Hall's future this weekend

25 May 2025

People who are visiting Old City Hall this weekend will have the opportunity to share their opinion on what the now-vacant sprawling Victorian-era building should be used for. [...]

Purple doors in downtown Toronto raising awareness about femicide, intimate partner violence

25 May 2025

"Behind Closed Doors," a new public installation in downtown Toronto, puts a public focus on an issue that's often kept out of view, says organizer. [...]

Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins help Oilers dominate Game 3 vs. Stars, take series lead

25 May 2025

Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist, Connor McDavid also had a two-goal outing and the Edmonton Oilers took a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference Final series with [...]

Canada's Linkletter narrowly close to winning his 1st-ever marathon, placing 2nd in Ottawa

25 May 2025

Rory Linkletter, who wanted his first-ever victory in marathon to occur on home soil, finished second on Sunday morning in Ottawa in two hours eight minutes 31 seconds. A day [...]

Christopher Morales Williams 5th at Diamond League Rabat in 400m outdoor season debut

21 May 2025

It was a Sunday of mixed results for Canadians Christopher Morales Williams and Alysha Newman at the fourth Diamond League professional track and field meet of the season. [...]

Tage Thompson scores in OT to give the U.S. its 1st men's hockey world title in 92 years

25 May 2025

The United States beat Switzerland 1-0 in the final of the ice hockey world championship on Sunday to win the trophy again after 92 years. Tage Thompson scored the winner [...]

Canadian teen Victoria Mboko wins Grand Slam debut at French Open and looks for more

25 May 2025

Victoria Mboko is still just 18, still rather new to the top level of professional tennis, and yet with a big serve, a terrific backhand and enviable court coverage, the [...]

Knoll scores in third OT as Frost edge Charge for 2-1 series lead

25 May 2025

Katy Knoll scored a goal in the third overtime and Maddie Rooney finished with 35 saves to help the Minnesota Frost beat the Ottawa Charge 2-1 on Saturday night and [...]

Vancouver Rise, Calgary Wild play to 1-1 draw at Swangard Stadium

25 May 2025

Kahli Johnson's goal in the 16th minute lifted the visiting Calgary Wild FC to a 1-1 Northern Super League draw with the Vancouver Rise FC on Saturday at Swangard Stadium [...]

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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! [...]

Cars get hit all the time!

25 May 2025

This one was broken into and was sitting on MacPherson. Hopefully it happened elsewhere!Available for pickup in our area. It seems someone does pick up these things and deals with [...]

Lots of buses!

25 May 2025

Many cars and many buses but not bicycles to be seen on Yonge Street!Branksome Hall noted in our neighbourhood! All the best! [...]

A real expensive car!

24 May 2025

Parked for a while on Roxborough. A really expensive one!A lot of upscale clothing on Yonge Street!It's raining on Yonge Street! Likely for a couple of days. [...]

Not getting better!

23 May 2025

The weather is still raining and it makes it impossible to have all the tables! It will be like that for a few days.One wonders whether someone takes on the [...]

The rain is with us!

22 May 2025

Yonge Street not looking good in the rain! It may even stay for a few days!One of the upscale VWs on Roxborough! Many years ago they used to be available [...]

Ambulance down Yonge Street!

21 May 2025

Ambulance whipping down Yonge Street!Busses taking over the subway late in the evening! [...]

They are checking . . .

21 May 2025

They are looking at a house on MacPherson. Hopefully not making it high! [...]

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 [...]

Annual General Meeting 2025 and Monthly General Meeting

8 May 2025

We invite all members of FoNTRA to the Annual General Meeting. We encourage all member organizations to register for the AGM with Eventbrite to assist us in managing the attendee [...]

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 [...]

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