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by The Bulldog • August 6, 2018

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Ontario budget: Ford government expected to outline tariff spending plan

15 May 2025

Around 4 p.m., Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy will rise in the Ontario legislature to table the critical economic document. [...]

Panthers throttle Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 5

15 May 2025

Craig Berube didn't have an answer. Auston Matthews wasn't making excuses. Mitch Marner tried to quickly turn the page. [...]

Bobrovsky finds form after tough first two games

15 May 2025

Moments after the Florida Panthers put the finishing touches on their decisive Game 5 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the dressing-room boom box blasted Paul Simon's "You Can Call [...]

Alejandro Kirk’s improved bat speed paying off

15 May 2025

Physics is at the heart of baseball. [...]

Panthers throttle Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 5

15 May 2025

The Maple Leafs have gone from the driver's seat to the brink of elimination. [...]

Kirk’s three-run homer powers Blue Jays past Rays

15 May 2025

Alejandro Kirk's three-run blast powered the Toronto Blue Jays past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Wednesday. [...]

Leafs make lineup changes for Game 5

14 May 2025

Craig Berube shook things up Wednesday. [...]

Taylor Heise scores in OT to help Frost eliminate Toronto Sceptres with 4-3 victory in PWHL playoffs

15 May 2025

Taylor Heise scored in overtime after a two-goal effort by Kendall Coyne Schofield and the defending champion Minnesota Frost eliminated the second-seeded Toronto Sceptres with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday [...]

Maple Leafs lose Game 5 to the Panthers 6-1, Florida takes 3-2 series lead

15 May 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gone from the driver’s seat to the brink of elimination. Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves as the Florida Panthers dismantled Toronto 6-1 to take a [...]

2 injured in Oshawa shooting, male in custody

15 May 2025

A male suspect has been taken into custody after two males were injured in a shooting in Oshawa Wednesday evening. Durham police were called to John and Simcoe streets for [...]

Fewer ticks found in Toronto surveillance program, but don’t let your guard down

14 May 2025

As per Public Health Ontario, all of Toronto is an established risk area for blacklegged ticks — the ones that carry Lyme disease. The City of Toronto conducts its own [...]

Man who allegedly drove a truck in Canada’s biggest-ever gold theft pleads guilty to U.S. gun charge

14 May 2025

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Canadian man who drove the getaway truck in the biggest gold theft in Canadian history has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge after he [...]

Elections Canada says Terrebonne vote is final, despite ‘error’ with special ballot

14 May 2025

OTTAWA — Elections Canada says the result of a recount in the federal riding of Terrebonne is final, despite a misprint that led to one special ballot being returned to [...]

Woman charged after child, 4, allegedly pushed off Toronto condo balcony

14 May 2025

A woman has been charged after a four-year-old child was allegedly pushed off the balcony of a Toronto condo building. Police were called to the complex on Monday after a [...]

Here's what to watch for in today's Ontario budget from the Doug Ford government

15 May 2025

Premier Doug Ford's government tables its post-election budget Thursday, as Ontario's export-focused economy confronts the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Here's what to watch for. [...]

Heise's OT winner helps Frost sink Sceptres, sending Minnesota back to PWHL final

15 May 2025

Panthers wallop listless Leafs 6-1 in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead

15 May 2025

The Maple Leafs have gone from the driver's seat to the brink of elimination. [...]

Woman charged with attempted murder after child allegedly pushed off balcony: police

14 May 2025

A woman faces several charges, including attempted murder, after she allegedly pushed a child off a condo balcony downtown, Toronto police say. [...]

Hate crimes in Toronto rose 19% in 2024, but are decreasing this year: police

14 May 2025

Toronto police say reported hate crimes increased by 19 per cent in 2024, but have significantly dropped so far this year. [...]

TTC board votes in favour of renaming Dundas Station

14 May 2025

The TTC's Dundas Station will get a new name now that the transit agency's board has approved a proposal from Toronto Metropolitan University. [...]

Ontario, Manitoba agree to boost interprovincial trade, facing U.S. tariff crunch

14 May 2025

As the threat of U.S. tariffs ratchets up pressure on the Canadian economy, the governments of Ontario and Manitoba have agreed to ease barriers on the flow of goods, services [...]

Oilers headed to Western Conference final after beating Golden Knights 1-0 in OT

15 May 2025

The Oilers, who last season made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final before losing in seven games to Florida, will play Dallas or Winnipeg in the next [...]

Panthers wallop listless Maple Leafs in Toronto to take 3-2 series lead

15 May 2025

The Maple Leafs have gone from the driver's seat to the brink of elimination. [...]

Heise's OT winner helps Frost sink Sceptres, sending Minnesota back to PWHL final

15 May 2025

PWHL players, GMs waiting to hear how expansion draft will affect existing teams

14 May 2025

In the next month, the new Professional Women's Hockey League teams in Vancouver and Seattle will start to fill out their rosters. With the clock ticking, much remains unknown about that [...]

Athletes' injury risk altered by menstrual cycle, research indicates

14 May 2025

A recent study from the University of Vigo in Pontevedra, Spain found that a woman’s monthly hormonal changes could alter biomechanics and movement patterns, creating a higher chance for injury. [...]

Woman's testimony ends after 9 gruelling days of questions at world juniors sex assault trial

14 May 2025

We're back at Superior Court in London, Ont., to bring you the latest updates from the ongoing trial of five former world junior hockey players. [...]

Canucks promote Adam Foote to head coach, replacing Rick Tocchet, who joins Flyers

14 May 2025

The Vancouver Canucks have named Adam Foote as their new head coach. Foote becomes the 22nd head coach in franchise history and replaces Rick Tocchet, who parted ways with the [...]

Announcing the Canada Proud Leaside Proud Flag Contest!

7 May 2025

Announcing the Canada Proud Leaside Proud Flag Contest! Win $250 to spend at any Bayview BIA merchant! The May issue of Leaside Life celebrates Canada with inspiring Canadian-themed stories [...]

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 [...]

A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights

1 May 2025

From tomatoes to townhouses: Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights Bennington Heights, a triangular-shaped midtown residential neighbourhood, is bounded by Mount Pleasant Cemetery to the north, the Don Valley ravines [...]

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 [...]

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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! [...]

He is looking good!

15 May 2025

Well known on Roxborough with a mistress!Another great one going down Roxborough!Here is another one on Yonge Streer! [...]

On the box!

14 May 2025

Available for an estimate on the box.Wildlifde control on Roxborough.A nice piano! [...]

Looking good!

13 May 2025

He his noted and ready to enjoy the stairs on MacPherson!He is also looking good on MacPherson!Flowers are looking good these days! [...]

Bikes making the way!

12 May 2025

There are not too many bikes but the weather is good and they are heading up past Rosedale!Available on Roxbrough! Will anyone take it?Fixing a car on Molson Street! Unusual. [...]

Fixing the stairs!

11 May 2025

Working on Roxborough. [...]

Mother's flowers!

11 May 2025

Many available at Yorkville!Special cars available! Especially in the Spring and Summer!Things available on Roxborough to take away! [...]

Looking good!

11 May 2025

Ladies always look great when showing their own clothing! [...]

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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