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by The Bulldog • August 21, 2018

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Barnes upgraded to questionable by Raptors

18 December 2024

All-star Scottie Barnes has been upgraded to questionable by the Toronto Raptors. [...]

Oh, baby: Ontario’s latest top newborn name list is out, with some familiar favourites

18 December 2024

Ontario's public service ministry released the most popular names for babies across Ontario on Wednesday, and for the 15th straight year, Olivia topped the chart for girls. [...]

Theodore Too, beloved Canadian tugboat, partially sinks in Ontario port

18 December 2024

Theodore Too, the beloved life-sized replica of Theodore Tugboat, has partially sunk while docked in an Ontario port, its owner says. [...]

Toronto recreational soccer league must change gender inclusion rules, team says

18 December 2024

A recreational soccer team in Toronto says controversy surrounding its league's gender policy has sparked a bigger conversation about accessibility and support for LGBTQ+ athletes. [...]

Ontario revokes licence of dentist who changed name after helping Iran evade sanctions

18 December 2024

Dr. Aurash Cohen, aka Arash Yousefijam, was struck from the dental registry last month. [...]

Jewelry thefts plaguing Toronto area funding ‘other forms of criminal activity’: police

18 December 2024

The rate of smash-and-grab jewelry store robberies has soared in Toronto and some of the surrounding communities this year as police have reported dozens across the GTA. [...]

New arrests in case of Ontario realtor found dead in cottage country

17 December 2024

Yuk-Ying Anita Mui, a 56-year-old from Markham, was reported missing by her family on Aug. 9 and her burned remains were found three days later in Parry Sound, Ont. [...]

Yorkdale Station, part of Line 1 shut down due to police investigation

18 December 2024

Subway service along a four-station stretch of Line 1 has been shut down due to a police investigation at Yorkdale Station. [...]

Donald Trump says Canada becoming 51st U.S. state is 'a great idea.' Jean Charest calls the comment a 'wake-up call'

18 December 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is taking aim at Canada once more, saying it would be 'a great idea' to make it America's ‘51st state.' [...]

Ontario reveals its top baby names. Here are the top 10

18 December 2024

Ontario has revealed the most popular baby names of 2023 and one name is reigning supreme for the 15th year in a row. [...]

Beloved Canadian tugboat 'Theodore Too' partially sinks

18 December 2024

Theodore TOO, the life-size replica of Theodore Tugboat, has partially sunk in a St. Catharines port. [...]

'You're either with Beijing or you're with Washington': Ford says to Mexico in CNN interview

18 December 2024

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has a message for Mexico as the threat of tariffs by incoming president Donald Trump hangs over both sides of the U.S. border. [...]

Restaurants that charge tax during holiday break could get investigated by CRA: industry expert

18 December 2024

Restaurants that fail to honour the holiday tax break could be investigated by the Canada Revenue Tax Agency, according to the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association. [...]

All-star Scottie Barnes upgraded to questionable by Toronto Raptors

18 December 2024

All-star Scottie Barnes has been upgraded to questionable by the Toronto Raptors. [...]

Bots and Indian TV push fake news about Canada in wake of Hindu temple clashes

18 December 2024

A wave of misinformation about Canadian institutions is being amplified by suspected bot accounts on social media and by pro-Modi news outlets in India, raising concerns it could imperil relations [...]

What's next for Justin Trudeau now that some of his own MPs want him gone?

18 December 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces an acute crisis as a growing number of his own MPs demand that he resign and accuse him of mismanaging his relationship with Chrystia Freeland, [...]

King-Spadina intersection will likely be closed until end of week after garbage truck damages streetcar wires

18 December 2024

The major Toronto intersection has been closed since Tuesday morning, with traffic and transit rerouted in the area. A TTC spokesperson says the intersection could reopen earlier in the week [...]

'Canada's beloved' Theodore Too tugboat sinking in St. Catharines, Ont.

18 December 2024

The owner of Theodore Too, the life-sized replica of a beloved CBC-TV character, says he's committed to executing a "safe and successful refloat" of the boat, which was built in Nova Scotia [...]

Twin sisters from Gaza killed after being accepted into University of Waterloo PhD program in Ontario

18 December 2024

The University of Waterloo community is mourning after twin sisters who were set to enter a PhD program in Ontario were killed this month in the Israel-Hamas war. Their family [...]

Once again, Olivia and Noah top lists of most popular baby names in Ontario

18 December 2024

It's the 15th year on top for Olivia and the 5th for Noah, the latest provincial data shows. The names also remain the most popular for newborns across Canada, according [...]

Hiccups at new downtown Toronto pool leave kids' swim classes in limbo, parents say

18 December 2024

Some downtown Toronto parents say the city's left them high and dry after a new, state-of-the-art pool was closed recently for the second time since mid-October. [...]

How 'understated' Izzy Daniel found her way to the Toronto Sceptres top line

18 December 2024

Smarts and skating helped Izzy Daniel carve out a role, even when invites to top USA Hockey teams didn't come while growing up. [...]

Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder for NBA Cup title

18 December 2024

Tournament MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points to go along with 19 rebounds and 10 assists, Damian Lillard added 23 points and the Milwaukee Bucks connected on 17 three-pointers on [...]

Hannah Brandt's goal helps Boston Fleet edge Ottawa Charge

18 December 2024

Hannah Brandt scored at 8:26 of the third period to lift the Boston Fleet to a 3-2 win over the visiting Ottawa Charge in Professional Women's Hockey League action on [...]

Hockey Canada says officials whistling more penalties for on-ice discrimination

18 December 2024

Hockey officials are whistling more penalties for discriminatory taunts, insults and intimidation on the ice, according to a Hockey Canada report. [...]

U. of Iowa to retire basketball star Caitlin Clark's No. 22 at Feb. 2 ceremony

18 December 2024

No Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball player will wear Caitlin Clark's No. 22 again as it will be retired in a ceremony Feb. 2 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Iowa athletic department [...]

Porter Martone, Matthew Schaefer set for Canada's world junior stage as NHL draft looms

18 December 2024

Porter Martone and Matthew Schaefer have won together. They've also battled on opposite sides. The pair are now eyeing gold for Canada at the upcoming world junior hockey championship in [...]

Canadian women Thompson, Sherret, Schmidt sweep World Cup ski cross podium

17 December 2024

A Canadian has won each of the first three ski cross races of the World Cup season but on Tuesday, Marielle Thompson of Whistler, B.C., had teammates India Sherret and [...]

Paul Bolté: winning entrepreneur and philanthropist

1 December 2024

“How can I help you?” That simple query is always what you will hear when meeting Leaside’s Paul Bolté, whether he’s discussing business or philanthropy. “There are choices to be [...]

Long-time Leasider kept the spirit alive

1 December 2024

Terry O’Sullivan, who died suddenly last December, had a singular gift for keeping the holiday spirit alive in Leaside. For over 20 years his jerry-rigged 10-metre-high lighted display, topped with [...]

The sorry state of Georgia Walsh playground continues

1 December 2024

As a follow-up to my November article, I report that the littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground continues. Being a woman of action, I emailed 311 with photos of [...]

Baseball phenom set to wow at Yale

1 December 2024

A young Leasider focused on academics, athletics and philanthropy is heading for a very bright future. As a kid who loved playing catch with his dad, Elliot Lascelles was drawn [...]

Editor’s Welcome December 2024

1 December 2024

It’s time for a new season 92 issues. Seven and a half years. 66,000-plus words. Countless joy. In May 2017, two-time Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour winner, Leaside-born author Terry [...]

Leaside’s great bus bust

1 December 2024

As Metrolinx moves ahead on the Ontario Line, changes to local bus transit and routes are coming. And while the Ontario Line itself is not coming through Leaside, its construction [...]

Discovering Leaside’s very own sweets trail

1 December 2024

Who knew that Leaside was such a sweet place to live? With a bounty of bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers and confectioners in the area, Leaside is a rich and tasty place [...]

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 [...]

No bicycles on Yonge Street!

18 December 2024

Lots of cars and good weather for people to walk down the street. Not a bicycle to be seen.A nice chair on Roxborough. A great entry to a house on Roxborough [...]

On Molson and MacPherson

17 December 2024

A truck cut down the sign showing the streets. They are all driving too tight!A nice pair for anyone on MacPherson. Hopefully not too wet!All available from the same house [...]

Upright at Putti!

16 December 2024

He is available at Putti! Someone will want him!Another pop-up at Yonge and MacPherson!Lots of special things from these guys! [...]

Canada Post people to go back to work!

16 December 2024

The Federal Government has ordered Canada Post employees back to work! They should have done it at the start. The Posties should not have a right to strike. Most of [...]

Lots of barbers in our area!

15 December 2024

This one is on Yonge Street. There are more and some even on Avenue Road.Also lots of things for the dogs. This one on Avenue Road near us.Christmas carols at [...]

Looking good!

14 December 2024

Even a top hat! Maybe it's for New Years?Dance lessons anyone? In our neighbourhood!Even a holiday pop-up at Yonge and MacPherson! [...]

Printclaud is moving!

14 December 2024

The long living on Avenue Road Printcloud is moving all the way to 401! There are places on Yonge Street where things can be mailed. Canada Post is still a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin Wins Don Valley West By-Election

8 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 [...]

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. [...]