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by The Bulldog • August 17, 2018

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Maple Leafs, Panthers set for Game 7 clash

17 May 2025

Craig Berube found himself at peace once the puck dropped. The anticipation was the tough part. [...]

Matthews, Marner push Maple Leafs to victory

17 May 2025

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner flung pucks back and forth as warm-ups concluded. [...]

Santander stays on Blue Jays bench in close game

17 May 2025

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider resisted the temptation to employ Anthony Santander as a ninth-inning pinch-hitter on Friday. [...]

Greene drives in three runs as Tigers edge Jays

17 May 2025

Riley Greene homered and added a two-run double to spark the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 series-opening win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. [...]

Cows loose on Ontario highway cause delays for drivers heading to cottage country

16 May 2025

Around 2:30 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police reported cows on Highway 400 between Highway 9 and Aurora Road, with the farm animals causing heavy delays in both directions. [...]

Ontario boosts autism budget to $779M, advocates question where money is going

16 May 2025

Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy's budget, tabled Thursday, contains two lines on the Ontario Autism Program, including touting the new funding. [...]

Students in Ontario school district uncomfortable using washrooms in schools, study suggests

16 May 2025

A large portion of students at a school board in eastern Ontario do not feel comfortable using the bathroom facilities at their schools, with constant vaping being one reason. [...]

Elections Canada confirms win for NDP incumbent Lori Idlout in Nunavut

17 May 2025

IQALUIT — Elections Canada has confirmed NDP incumbent Lori Idlout has won the riding of Nunavut over Liberal challenger Kilikvak Kabloona. The results were posted on Elections Canada’s website Friday [...]

Police and firefighters respond to an explosion rocking the California city of Palm Springs

17 May 2025

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Officials in California say police and firefighters are responding to an explosion that rocked the city of Palm Springs. The city of Palm Springs said [...]

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Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said the organization was doing everything it can to support forward Mark Scheifele after the death of his father overnight. Cheveldayoff, who held a media [...]

2 police officers injured battling 2-alarm Brampton blaze

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Two police officers were injured as firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze at a Brampton highrise on Saturday morning. Fire crews were called to an apartment building on Kings Cross Road [...]

Kensington Market Pedestrian Sundays paused as organizers look to ‘reimagine’ its future

17 May 2025

One of Toronto’s more popular street festivals is being paused as organizers look to “reimagine” its future. The Kensington Market BIA announced Friday that the May 25 edition of Pedestrian [...]

Trump warns Walmart: Don’t raise prices due to my tariffs but do eat the costs from those taxes

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday ripped into Walmart, saying on social media that the retail giant should eat the additional costs created by his tariffs. As Trump [...]

No pilot for 10 minutes during a Lufthansa flight in 2024 because of fainting incident, report says

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BERLIN (AP) — A Lufthansa flight to Spain last year went without a pilot for 10 minutes after the co-pilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit, German news [...]

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Brampton man, 51, killed in shooting had faced repeated threats, children say

17 May 2025

Peel Regional Police have identified a Brampton man who died in hospital after he was shot several times in a Mississauga parking lot this week in what investigators believe was [...]

Some Ontario students missed nearly 1 month of school because of snow days this winter

17 May 2025

Some Ontario children missed nearly a month of school this winter because of snow days — an impact they’re likely now feeling, educators say, as teachers rush to get through [...]

Auston Matthews breaks through, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 2-0 to force Game 7

16 May 2025

Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period, Joseph Woll stopped 21 shots and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their [...]

Severe thunderstorm warning lifts for parts of the GTA

17 May 2025

Environment Canada has lifted a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Greater Toronto Area after warning toonie-sized hail was possible. [...]

Woman, 32, dead after she was struck by vehicle in Scarborough hit and run

17 May 2025

A 32-year-old woman is dead after she was struck by vehicle in a hit and run in Scarborough on Friday night, Toronto police say. [...]

Cows all off Highway 400 in King Township after causing udder chaos for hours

16 May 2025

Seven cows that were running loose on Highway 400 in King Township are now all off the road after causing traffic delays on Friday, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. [...]

Brendon Rodney makes the case for his team being Canada's 4x100m relay GOAT

15 May 2025

Brendon Rodney believes that his men's 4x100-metre relay team is the best in Canadian history. At this year's world championships, Rodney and his teammates Aaron Brown, Andre De Grasse and Jerome Blake have a [...]

Ottawa Charge advance to PWHL final after eliminating Montreal Victoire

17 May 2025

The Ottawa Charge are going to the PWHL's Walter Cup final. Emily Clark's third-period goal proved to be the winner as Ottawa edged the Montreal Victoire 2-1 on Friday. [...]

Colby Barnett's early goal lifts AFC Toronto past Halifax Tides 1-0 in NSL

17 May 2025

Colby Barnett's sixth-minute goal held up as the winner for AFC Toronto in a 1-0 win over Halifax Tides FC on Saturday in the Northern Super League. [...]

Father of Winnipeg Jets star centre Mark Scheifele has died, team says

17 May 2025

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff says the organization is doing everything it can to support forward Mark Scheifele after the death of his father overnight. [...]

Canada's Katie Vincent paddles to canoe sprint gold at World Cup event in Hungary

17 May 2025

Canada's Katie Vincent captured gold in the women's C1 500-metre final at a Canoe Sprint World Cup event on Saturday in Szeged, Hungary. [...]

Paolini beats Gauff to become first home player in 40 years to win the Italian Open

17 May 2025

Jasmine Paolini took advantage of the crowd's support and beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to become the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years on Saturday. [...]

New Zealand rallies with late try to tie Canada in pulsating women's rugby clash

17 May 2025

After a somewhat laboured start to the Pacific Four Series in a 26-14 win over the U.S., Canada laid down a marker ahead of the Rugby World Cup with a [...]

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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! [...]

Corner going up!

17 May 2025

The corner of Roxborough is starting! It won't be up too long!Great gardens continuing in our area! [...]

Pantry also in trouble!

17 May 2025

The old building needs fixes! It always used to be link that! [...]

Gee is in trouble!

16 May 2025

A note from Gee that is trying get their place fixed!The building is fairly old and the problem needs to be worked on! Gee does a lot of great stuff for [...]

Palestinians at City Hall!

16 May 2025

The fighting with the Palestinians against Israel and Israel's fighting back in the middle east has started the Palestinians responding at City Hall.So many responses in our City around City [...]

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! [...]

Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights

29 April 2025

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April 14 Candidates Meeting

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Provincial Election 2025

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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

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Concert Properties proposes 32, 37, and 43 storeys for former Sunnybrook Plaza site

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SEDRA AGM – May 6, 2025

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Davisville Avenue Reimagined – Safer and Better

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Election Fever

26 March 2025

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Don Valley West By-election – Virtual Candidates’ Meeting

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Candidate Answers – Don Valley West By-election

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Annual General Meeting 2025 and Monthly General Meeting

8 May 2025

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Ford government to appeal injunction blocking Toronto bike lane removals

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Ontario Place sewer plan an environmental disaster

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