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Maple Leafs embracing Craig Berube’s style

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Craig Berube arrived in town with a plan. [...]

Toronto man gets life sentence for the ‘senseless slaughter’ of his mother

7 April 2025

A Toronto man who strangled his mother to death while he was out on bail has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years. [...]

Toronto’s University Health Network aims to attract 100 scientists

7 April 2025

University Health Network in Toronto is aiming to attract 100 scientists, focusing on people whose research could fuel economic development. [...]

Shawn Desman, July Talk, Dean Brody early names added to CNE concert lineup

7 April 2025

Canadian pop singer Shawn Desman, and homegrown bands July Talk and Loverboy are set to make waves as part of the Canadian National Exhibition concert series. [...]

Landlord stores hundreds of tires in Toronto backyard despite city order to remove them

7 April 2025

In a residential backyard at a house on Heale Avenue in Toronto, you'll see piles of used automobile tires — not just a few tires, but more than 800. [...]

Ontario defers tax collection for businesses amid Trump tariff fallout

7 April 2025

With the ongoing economic uncertainty created by Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Ontario government says it is deferring a number of taxes for businesses. [...]

Abortion access in Ontario rose to over 90% after the pill was approved: study

7 April 2025

A new study finds that access to abortion services expanded greatly in the five years after the abortion pill was approved and pharmacies began dispensing it in Ontario. [...]

Brother of man accused in OPP officer’s death says he saw the two suspects that day

7 April 2025

The brother of a man accused of fatally shooting a provincial police officer more than two years ago testified Monday that he found the two accused killers inside a trailer [...]

COVID-19 restrictions banning protests in 2021 were unconstitutional, Ontario’s top court rules

7 April 2025

Provincial restrictions on gatherings that prohibited peaceful protests in Ontario for several weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic were unconstitutional, the province’s top court ruled Monday. The Court of Appeal for Ontario made the finding [...]

Colleges around the US say some international students’ visas are being revoked

7 April 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Colleges around the country are reporting some of their international students’ visas are being revoked unexpectedly, expressing alarm over what appears to be a new level of [...]

Vacant Home Tax declaration deadline coming up on April 30

7 April 2025

If you own a residential property in Toronto, you need to let the City know if it is occupied or vacant by April 30 to avoid paying the Vacant Home [...]

‘They want to stay in Canada’: Minister says automakers won’t move plants to the U.S. anytime soon

7 April 2025

Canada’s auto sector remains on edge after U.S. President Donald Trump ruthlessly slapped 25 per cent tariffs on the industry last week, sending markets into a free-fall. The fallout from [...]

Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

7 April 2025

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he had a productive discussion with Prime Minister Mark Carney, focusing on a “Team Canada” approach to “attacks” on the softwood lumber industry by [...]

Weedkiller maker asks US Supreme Court to block lawsuits claiming it failed to warn about cancer

7 April 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether federal law preempts thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn [...]

Ontario's large measles outbreak catches attention of New York public health officials

7 April 2025

Ontario's measles outbreak has become so big that public health officials in New York state have included the province in a travel advisory that urges residents to get vaccinated before [...]

While the U.S. lays off health researchers, this Toronto hospital network plans to ramp up recruitment

7 April 2025

Toronto's University Health Network says it has a new plan to recruit the best and brightest medical scientists from around the world, including the United States, where the government is [...]

Judge seeks more clarity on facts in supervised consumption site legal challenge

7 April 2025

The Ontario judge overseeing the legal challenge of the province's ban on supervised consumption sites that are within 200 metres of schools and daycares says he's concerned he does not [...]

Fraudsters hijacked GTA man's company record, tried to mortgage its $12M property for cash

7 April 2025

Hitender Sharma was shocked to learn someone had changed his holding company's corporation record to leverage the mortgage-free commercial property it owns for cash. Sharma's case and a handful of [...]

4 men, youth arrested in connection with Richmond Hill home invasion

7 April 2025

York police have arrested four men and a youth in connection to a home invasion that happened in Richmond Hill last month. [...]

About 44,000 customers remain without power after Ontario ice storms: Hydro One

6 April 2025

About 44,000 homes and businesses in Ontario are still without power more than a week after an ice storm caused severe damage in central and eastern parts of the province. [...]

Former MPP Randy Hillier wins bid to appeal dismissal of COVID-19 lockdown Charter challenge

7 April 2025

Ontario's highest court has ruled that gathering limits during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2021 unjustifiably violated the Charter right to peaceful assembly, and it's allowing former Ottawa-area MPP Randy Hillier to [...]

Canada's Chloe Primerano poised for women's world hockey championship debut

7 April 2025

Chloe Primerano of North Vancouver, B.C., continues to be ahead of her time. She's answered the bell at higher levels of hockey in recent months and has the chance to [...]

Vladimir Putin congratulates Alex Ovechkin on 'outstanding' NHL goals record

7 April 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Alex Ovechkin for setting an "outstanding record" as the NHL's all-time top goal-scorer. [...]

Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., agree to 14-year, $500M US extension: reports

7 April 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays and slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have agreed to a 14-year contract extension worth $500 million US, according to multiple media reports. [...]

Ohtani, Betts and World Series champion Dodgers visit Trump at White House

7 April 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Monday to congratulate them for winning the World Series [...]

World 800m champ Marco Arop prioritizes winning track medals over world record 'passion project'

7 April 2025

While talk between Grand Slam Track events could shift to Marco Arop's continued pursuit of David Rudisha's 800-metre world record, he remains focused on the opportunity to develop another skillset [...]

Ovechkin scores No. 895, surpassing Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record

6 April 2025

Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal in the Washington Capitals' game Sunday against the New York Islanders, beating fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin on a power play with 12:34 left [...]

Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov make quick exit at Monte Carlo Masters

7 April 2025

Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovlaov are out of the Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament after losing their first-round matches Monday. [...]

Why Canada matters – and why your stories do, too

1 April 2025

Our country and our community are at a crossroads and it’s a good time to reflect on what makes Canada – and Leaside – such a remarkable place to call [...]

Elijah Mubarak shines bright on the podium

1 April 2025

One year ago, we introduced you to Rolph Road’s very own Elijah Mubarak, an up-and-coming jiu jitsu star. At that time, the then six-year-old member of Leaside’s Thompson Jiu Jitsu [...]

Meet Austin Pool, LHS’s multi-talented administrator

1 April 2025

Since first opening its doors in February 1949, Leaside High School has been “captained” by adept, able-bodied administrators. The first, Norman McLeod, was even immortalized, albeit ambivalently, in alumna Margaret [...]

Celebrity canine still greets clients at Millwood Chiropractic and Massage Therapy

1 April 2025

Anyone recognize the Leaside celebrity in the photo? Chloe, office greeter and security guard, was the winner of Leaside Life’s June 2014 Best Office Greeter Award, beating out seven other [...]

Leaside, always welcoming

1 April 2025

If you’ve ever doubted what a special place Leaside is, you only have to read Janis Fertuck’s story in this issue. Leaside United Church’s Community Refugee Resettlement Committee co-sponsored an [...]

Our AGM to be held in interesting times

1 April 2025

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Fun times gone by with Leaside Rotary

1 April 2025

Leaside Rotary has many great members with long histories with the club. One such member is George Hurst. He joined the club in 1987, so he has seen and done [...]

Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

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AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

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

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 15th, 2024

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Saturday, June 15th between 10:30am – 4:00pm [...]

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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

19 April 2023

Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

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Chanukah Menorah Lighting

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13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

21 September 2024

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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

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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! [...]

Freeland's signs in our area!

7 April 2025

Many of Freeland's signs seen in our area. Others not. She will likely win again. The election day is Monday, April 28. Voting that day at the Church of the [...]

The cafe doing well!

6 April 2025

Mitfar Boutique Cafe gets people coming in during a day. They have tasty things and interesting things to look at.Interesting wine bottles always to see in our area!Putti always has [...]

Still working on below!

5 April 2025

They are still working below this house on MacPherson.The cafe does get busy!They are working on something on that house on Yonge Street. [...]

Yonge and MacPherson

4 April 2025

Still working underground!At Yonge and MacPherson! [...]

Moving down Yonge Street

4 April 2025

A guy with a special thing moving down Yonge Street! No bicycle for him! A special restaurant up a bit Yonge Street from us. It has a special Michelin sign. It's [...]

Gee Beauty!

3 April 2025

Gee Beauty on Roxborough keeps going for many, many years!Snow is seen. Hopefully not for long! Spring is coming!They are still working at MacPherson. [...]

Winter is here!

3 April 2025

Snow on MacPherson and other places! It seems to be staying for a few days! When is spring coming? [...]

April 14 Annual & Special Meeting & Candidates Meeting

4 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 [...]

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

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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

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Mayor Chow proposing big change that would see buildings go up all over Toronto

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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March 5, 2025
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