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by The Bulldog • October 24, 2018

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Ontario elementary school teachers getting $750 spending accounts for supplies

11 March 2026

Beginning in September, teachers will be able to use the money to buy writing supplies, calculators, chalk, art, crafts and tissues, among other classroom supplies. [...]

Bike Share Toronto deploying more e-bikes, docks as revenue ‘scaling faster than costs’

11 March 2026

The Toronto Parking Authority, which manages the program, revealed those details in its 2025 Business Review and 2026 Annual Operating Plan presentation on Wednesday. [...]

Four-year-old dead after falling from balcony in Mississauga: police

11 March 2026

Peel police say a four-year-old child has died after being found on the ground outside an apartment building in Mississauga, possibly after falling from a balcony. [...]

Power outages possible in eastern Ontario, parts of Quebec as freezing rain bears down

11 March 2026

Environment Canada says Ottawa, Gatineau, Montreal and Québec City may see 20 to 40 millimetres of freezing rain over a potential 24-hour period. [...]

How a ransomware attack left an Ontario government health agency scrambling

11 March 2026

Back in spring 2025, a vendor for an Ontario health agency was hit with a ransomware attack. It set-off weeks of confusion as officials tried to work out who was [...]

Maple Leafs’ losing streak extends to eight games

11 March 2026

Craig Berube liked what he saw — in most of the final 40 minutes. [...]

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens skate to tight 3-1 win over Toronto Maple Leafs

11 March 2026

Toronto is just putting the finishing touches on a terrible season, while Montreal is getting ready for a stay at the top of the standings. Brian Wilde has more. [...]

Ottawa earmarks $10 million to help protect Jewish institutions after gunfire attacks

11 March 2026

OTTAWA — The federal government is earmarking $10 million to help Jewish communities bolster security at their gathering places after three Toronto-area synagogues were struck with gunfire in recent days. [...]

Tumbler Ridge MP backs mother’s lawsuit against OpenAI, blaming it for shooting role

11 March 2026

The MP for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., says he supports a lawsuit against artificial intelligence firm OpenAI by the mother of a girl critically wounded in the mass shooting in the [...]

Toronto police warn public about auto insurance scam

11 March 2026

The old adage “if a deal is too good to be true, it probably is” comes to mind after a warning from Toronto police about an auto insurance scam that’s [...]

Ass backwards: How a Canadian donkey documentary is defying Oscars conventions

11 March 2026

When Montreal filmmaker Alison McAlpine first noticed a group of donkeys ambling around an observatory in Chile’s Atacama Desert, she couldn’t help but wonder what they were thinking. “I just [...]

Widespread flurries could bring 3-5 centimetres of snow to GTA on Friday

11 March 2026

Despite the mild spring-like start to the week, snow is back in the forecast for this weekend. An Alberta clipper will bring widespread flurries to southern Ontario including the GTA, [...]

Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records

11 March 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic-led states alarmed by the prospect of federal immigration officers patrolling the polls during this year’s midterm elections are taking steps to counter what they [...]

Canada will ‘do its part’ to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson

11 March 2026

OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said Wednesday Canada will “do its part” to lower the cost of oil globally as a bloc of nations looks to tame the [...]

Defence questions police's initial sex assault investigation as Stronach trial continues

11 March 2026

The defence lawyer for Frank Stronach sought to undermine the credibility of the initial investigation of the sexual assault allegations made against the Canadian businessman, court heard on Wednesday. [...]

Ontario to give elementary teachers $750 a year for classroom supplies

11 March 2026

Ontario says elementary school homeroom teachers will receive $750 a year for classroom supplies starting in September 2026. [...]

Toronto roads flood as heavy rains sweep across southern Ontario

11 March 2026

Severe weather in parts of southern Ontario has led to flooded roads in Toronto, school closures in cottage country and power outages in Barrie, Ont. [...]

Child, 4, dead after possible fall from Mississauga apartment balcony: Peel police

11 March 2026

A four-year-old child has died in hospital after a possible fall from an apartment balcony in Mississauga, said Peel police. [...]

Toronto police officer facing sexual assault, mischief charges: Peel police

11 March 2026

A Toronto police officer has been arrested and charged with sexual assault, according to Peel police on Wednesday. [...]

'Hands off our grants': High school students across Ontario leave classes to protest OSAP cuts

11 March 2026

70-year-old Humber River yacht club gets new chance to avoid City of Toronto closure

11 March 2026

The Toronto Humber Yacht Club was supposed to shut down this summer, but the city’s general government committee decided Monday there is not enough evidence to close it, despite years’ [...]

Canada's Hudak, Arendz each claim bronze in cross-country skiing at Milano-Cortina Paralympics

11 March 2026

Canada's Mark Arendz collected his 14th career Paralympic medal while teammate Brittany Hudak earned her fourth in Wednesday's standing cross-country skiing races at Milano Cortina. [...]

Iran says it will not participate in FIFA World Cup because of U.S. military attack

11 March 2026

Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched ‌airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sports minister Ahmad Donyamali [...]

Confident and united: Canada leveraging experience in pursuit of Para ice hockey gold in Milano-Cortina

11 March 2026

In recent Paralympic history, the U.S. has dominated, winning the past four finals. Canada’s last Paralympic gold came in 2006. Despite the two-decade period since its last Paralympic gold, Canada's [...]

PWHL reportedly in talks to partner with NHL Senators to keep Charge in Ottawa

11 March 2026

A PWHL official said Wednesday there have been constructive conversations in potentially teaming with the NHL's Ottawa Senators to secure its women's hockey franchise a long-term future in the Canadian [...]

U.S. star Oksana Masters skis to 3rd gold of Milano Cortina, 22nd career Paralympic medal

11 March 2026

Oksana Masters won the Para cross-country 10-kilometre interval start sitting race on Wednesday for her third gold in four events at the Milano-Cortina Games. [...]

Heat's Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain's single-game NBA record

11 March 2026

Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league [...]

Canada beats Puerto Rico 3-2, can set WBC history with win over Cuba on Wednesday

11 March 2026

Team Canada was gifted two runs off of bases-loaded walks in the third inning and then leaned on defence and pitching to do the rest as it knocked off host [...]

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Apple Fest – October 18th, 2025

20 August 2025

Save the Date! [...]

Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

13 March 2025

Save the Date! [...]

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

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! [...]

We will have a by-election at our place!

11 March 2026

Chrystia Freeland is leaving our place at University-Rosedale. A new person, Dr. Danielle Martin, also a Liberal, is a candidate to replace Freeland. A by-election is expected. Freeland stepped down [...]

It's being built in our area!

10 March 2026

The new place is going up! Right at Yonge Street and it hopefully won't be too big a building!Traffic is not available while the building works.Hopefully it won't be too [...]

It's moving along!

10 March 2026

There will be the large building near our area. Just off Yonge Street. [...]

Looking good!

9 March 2026

Seen in at MacPherson!Looking good to walk out! [...]

Mitfar gets the most people!

8 March 2026

It's a nice place to use the stuff Mitfar offers!People do like to taste the stuff in the nice place!It's a good place to take place in our area! [...]

Nice dog!

7 March 2026

A lot of nice dogs in our area! [...]

Building on Roxborough

6 March 2026

A new building will be coming up!A lot of work being down below on MacPherson! [...]

Protecting the Ontario Science Centre Building

14 December 2025

The LRA supports Councillor Matlow’s motion that City Council: request the Province of Ontario to provide a comprehensive update on the condition and status of repairs of the Ontario Science [...]

Ontario Line Construction

4 December 2025

We applaud Metrolinx' 4th quarter update report on the Ontario Line construction in North York, in being comprehensive and inclusive of the status of all parts of the program. Going [...]

Ward 15 Town Hall – November 25

13 November 2025

You are invited to the Councillor’s next Ward 15 Town Hall meeting: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Leaside Memorial Gardens, William Lea Room 1073 Millwood Rd. Transportation [...]

849 Eglinton Ave. E. Community Meeting

23 June 2025

Zoom WebinarJune 26 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.Developer PEM Eglinton LP is hosting an applicant-led Community Meeting to discuss the updated plans for the redevelopment of 849 Eglinton Avenue East into a [...]

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

TDSB under provincial rule: A parent perspective

19 December 2025

Image Credit: TDSB- Planned Addition By Mary Turcotte, SEDRA Board Member It was June 27, 2025. The school year was ending and my focus was shifting to upcoming summer plans [...]

Davisville Village development

17 October 2025

Big, bold and everywhere throughout Davisville Village. This 3D rendering shows the state of play for developments throughout our catchment. [...]

Scrambled Thinking at Yonge and Eglinton?

30 September 2025

For several years, there has been interest in adding a pedestrian scramble to the intersection of Yonge and Eglinton. It is one of the busiest intersections in the city of [...]

Action Alert – Community Consultation – 77 Davisville Ave

12 September 2025

Photo Credit: City of Toronto Community Consultation Registration Page There is an upcoming Community Consultation around the rezoning application that has been submitted to the City of Toronto for [...]

Davisville School PXO? No No No

12 September 2025

What is a PXO? It is the acronym for a Pedestrian Crossover, as described here on the City of Toronto’s website. For several years, SEDRA, Councillor Matlow, and community members [...]

56 Storeys on Soudan

20 June 2025

The City of Toronto has received a development proposal for a 56 storey building on a site at 148-158 Soudan Avenue. The City Planning department will hold an online community [...]

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 [...]

Some of Toronto’s most historic buildings may be at risk of demolition as clock ticks

7 February 2026

Almost all 3,600 listed heritage properties in Toronto — including several national historic sites, and the Gibraltar Point lighthouse — are about to lose their protection against demolition and redevelopment, [...]

Provincial overreach

14 December 2025

Toronto, along with municipalities across Ontario, has suffered an avalanche of provincial laws, regulations, and policies affecting planning and development, all without prior consultation or engagement with the City of [...]

Growing space for trees: : Protecting and enhancing the tree canopy while supporting infill housing and addressing concerns with iceberg homes – Recommendation Report

2 December 2025

We strongly support the Growing Space for Trees concept and the proposed policy direction intended to (a) protect and enhance the tree canopy while supporting Infill Housing and (b) address [...]

Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review Phase 2, Wards 9 & 11

2 December 2025

The report, dealing with Wards 9 and 11, represents the first stage in the implementation of the Avenues Policy Review to “modernize” policies and zoning to enable mid-rise buildings along [...]

Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) & Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) in-effect

22 November 2025

On August 15, 2025, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved six OPAs bringing new policies for 25 MTSAs and 95 PMTSAs into force and effect. The Minister’s Decisions [...]

Retail on major streets

13 November 2025

The initiative would permit a range of businesses with patios, including cafés, restaurants, bars, retail stores, and professional offices. This would apply residential properties currently located on Major Streets, and [...]

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 [...]

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