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by The Bulldog • October 25, 2018

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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. [...]

Smash-and-grab robbery rates spike across Toronto region. Here are the numbers

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. [...]

Former Raptor Porter to be sentenced Wednesday

17 December 2024

An expert in gaming law expects former Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter will be sentenced to at least a prison term and face other punishments. [...]

Goaltender Stolarz out 4-6 weeks with knee injury

17 December 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will undergo knee surgery and miss four-to-six weeks, general manager Brad Treliving said Tuesday. [...]

Ontario has $12.7B school repair, construction shortfall: budget watchdog

17 December 2024

Ontario's fiscal watchdog says it would cost $31.4 billion over 10 years to clear a backlog of school repair needs and maintain all schools in a state of good repair. [...]

Man who fatally pushed senior on Yonge Street found not criminally responsible

17 December 2024

A homeless man convicted of manslaughter after running up behind 89-year old Xiaoxia Wang and forcefully pushing her to the ground has been found not criminally responsible. [...]

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

18 December 2024

Restaurants who 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. [...]

Toronto recreational soccer team calls on league to change gender inclusion policy

18 December 2024

A recreational soccer team in Toronto says controversy surrounding its league's gender policy, which temporarily excluded non-binary players from women's teams, has sparked a bigger conversation about accessibility and support [...]

Two men charged in death of Markham real estate agent as search continues for murder suspect

17 December 2024

Two people have been charged in connection with the disappearance and death of a Markham real estate agent whose remains were found in Parry Sound over the summer. [...]

2 people seriously injured in Scarborough shooting

18 December 2024

Toronto police say two people have been injured in a shooting in Scarborough. [...]

Canadian government announces new border security plan amid Donald Trump tariff threats

17 December 2024

The federal government has laid out a five-pillared approach to boosting border security, though it doesn't include specifics about where and how the $1.3-billion funding package earmarked in the fall [...]

Man wanted for allegedly assaulting Scotiabank Arena security guard with blunt object

17 December 2024

A 41-year-old man is wanted for allegedly assaulting a security guard with a blunt object at Scotiabank Arena last Thursday. [...]

1 person in hospital after vehicle reportedly shot at in Etobicoke

17 December 2024

One person is in hospital after a vehicle was reportedly shot at in Etobicoke Tuesday afternoon. [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Big hearts wanted: Toronto drops fees to get large dogs adopted over the holidays

18 December 2024

The City of Toronto is waiving the fees for adopting large dogs — those that weigh over 50 pounds, or big-pawed puppies that will likely surpass that weight — until [...]

Trump's tariffs would spell disaster for U.S. markets, Ontario premier says

18 December 2024

The premier of Canada's most populous province said Tuesday president-elect Donald Trump's plan to impose sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian products would be a "disaster" that would [...]

Peel police seize record number of illegal guns this year, 1 on average every 36 hours, chief says

18 December 2024

Peel Regional Police say they have seized a record number of illegal firearms this year and that the increase represents a "significant" risk to public safety. [...]

No Title

17 December 2024

One of Toronto's busiest downtown intersections could be closed until the end of the week after a garbage truck with its loader up took out multiple streetcar wires, causing road closures on one [...]

Passenger in deadly Highway 401 wrong-way crash pleads guilty, released on probation

17 December 2024

A Toronto-area man involved in a robbery in April — leading to a high-speed police chase and a deadly wrong-way crash on one of Canada's busiest highways — has been [...]

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

18 December 2024

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

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 [...]

Led by N.Y. Sirens' Sarah Fillier, rookies already making an impact 2 weeks into PWHL's 2nd season

17 December 2024

Sceptres defender Renata Fast recalled attending the PWHL draft in June and being impressed by how much young talent Toronto was adding to its roster before quickly coming to another [...]

Humboldt bobsledder chasing Olympic dream to honour friends who couldn't

17 December 2024

Luke Puto almost gave up on his love of sports. After losing friends in the 2018 Humboldt bus crash, he realized it is never too late to follow a dream. [...]

Women's sports had pivotal year, from Summer McIntosh and Caitlin Clark to the new PWHL

17 December 2024

Record numbers of fans filled U.S. arenas to watch WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in 2024, while Summer McIntosh became the first Canadian to win three gold medals [...]

1 gift for each PWHL team this holiday season

17 December 2024

Host Anastasia Bucsis is joined by PWHL insider Karissa Donkin to break down 1 thing on every team's holiday wish list heading into the new year. [...]

Menstruation shouldn't be another hurdle female athletes have to overcome

17 December 2024

We aren't too long past the time when feminine hygiene products sponsoring women's sport was not considered because periods were taboo. Why is something so banal treated like it's something to [...]

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. [...]