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by The Bulldog • January 24, 2019

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Ontario man detained in Dominican Republic ‘nightmare’ after mystery yellow bag found

14 March 2025

An Ontario man has been detained at Punta Cana airport and told he cannot leave the country after a bag he said he doesn't recognize was found allegedly containing drugs. [...]

Infant among 2 dead after fire rips through home in Ontario city

14 March 2025

A residential fire in Quinte West, ON, has left two dead and several injured. A 1-year-old and a 66-year-old woman perished, while others were hospitalized with injuries. [...]

Ontario city begins clearing encampments from public property after changing rules

14 March 2025

In 2023, the city approved an encampment protocol that allowed outdoor shelters as long as they followed specific location guidelines. [...]

Toronto cyclists lose bid to force Ford government to pause bike lane removals

14 March 2025

A group of Toronto cyclists hoping to put a road block in the way of Doug Ford’s bike lane plans have lost their bid to delay them. [...]

Man accused of stealing portrait of Winston Churchill in Ottawa pleads guilty

14 March 2025

The Ontario man accused of stealing an iconic portrait of former British prime minister Winston Churchill from Ottawa's Chateau Laurier hotel has pleaded guilty. [...]

Canada’s Wonderland scrapping popular 20-year-old rollercoaster ahead of 2025 season

14 March 2025

Canada's Wonderland said it will be removing a longtime fan-favourite rollercoaster from its roster ahead of its park reopening for 2025. [...]

Bennett powers Panthers past Maple Leafs 3-2

14 March 2025

Sam Bennett continues to prosper from his Four Nations Faceoff experience with Canada and the absence of stud Florida Panthers teammate Matthew Tkachuk. [...]

Leaders react to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister

14 March 2025

OTTAWA — Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Here’s how some leaders and politicians are reacting to his appointment. — “I’d like [...]

Toronto, GTA under special weather statement ahead of rain and strong winds

14 March 2025

A special weather statement is in effect for Toronto and southern Ontario ahead of a wet and windy weekend. Environment Canada says rain and strong winds are possible on Sunday, [...]

Disability, gender equality advocates slam Carney’s elimination of cabinet positions

14 March 2025

TORONTO — Advocacy groups are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney for eliminating the cabinet positions dedicated to people with disabilities and women and gender equality issues. Carney was sworn in [...]

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet terminates consumer carbon tax

14 March 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first move after taking office on Friday was to eliminate the consumer carbon price, undoing Justin Trudeau’s signature climate policy. Carney addressed members of the media [...]

City of Hamilton begins clearing encampments from public property

14 March 2025

The City of Hamilton says it has cleared more than a dozen encampments from public property as of this week under a municipal bylaw, following the council’s repeal of a [...]

Hip-hop artist Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty ahead of May sex trafficking trial

14 March 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returned to federal court in New York City on Friday, pleading not guilty to the latest version of an indictment charging him with [...]

Woman, 29, killed in Scugog collision

14 March 2025

A 29-year-old woman has died after a collision in Scugog Thursday afternoon that left two others injured. Durham police were called to Lake Ridge Road near Scugog Line 14 for [...]

No Title

14 March 2025

Saturday's match against Chicago Fire FC is TFC's first home game since World Cup renovation work started at BMO Field. [...]

Killing of key witness in fugitive ex-Olympian case undermines prosecution: co-accused's lawyer

14 March 2025

The defence lawyer for an alleged accomplice of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding has cast doubt on the viability of the case against his client after the reported assassination of a [...]

Court denies injunction to stop Ontario removing Toronto bike lanes before legal challenge

14 March 2025

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has denied an injunction by a group of cyclists that sought to stop the province from removing bike lanes in Toronto until a court [...]

Veteran turned away at Ontario polling station receives apology

14 March 2025

An Ontario senior who was denied the chance to vote received an apology from the province's chief electoral officer this week, and was told the situation will be looked into. [...]

Ontario urging measles vaccinations amid worst outbreak in more than a decade

14 March 2025

The province's chief medical officer of health is urging Ontarians to make sure they are immunized against the measles amid the most severe outbreak in the province in more than a decade. [...]

TTC staffers ready to run Eglinton Crosstown if it opens in fall: mayor

14 March 2025

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow seems more than ready for the beleaguered Eglinton Crosstown LRT to finally open after years of delays mired the process. [...]

'Free room for rent,' but there's a catch: Undercover investigation exposes shelter-for-sex ads

14 March 2025

An investigation by Marketplace has found that ads offering shelter in exchange for sex are not only easily found on popular rental sites, but many specifically target young women. We [...]

Looming expansion, close standings made for a quiet PWHL trade deadline

14 March 2025

Just one trade, between Montreal and Toronto, happened on Thursday. The Montreal Victoire acquired forward Kaitlin Willoughby from the Toronto Sceptres in exchange for Swedish defender Anna Kjellbin, who will [...]

Canadian long-track speed skaters win bronze in women's team pursuit at worlds

13 March 2025

Canada's Ivanie Blondin, Valerie Maltais and Isabelle Weidemann earned bronze in the women's team pursuit race Friday at the ISU world speed skating championship. [...]

Warming climate should be top priority, Olympians urge IOC presidential hopefuls

14 March 2025

More than 400 athletes, including more than 20 Canadians, speak up about threat of climate change to both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games. [...]

Canada's Howden wins World Cup ski cross gold, teammate Drury takes bronze

14 March 2025

Canada's Reece Howden won ski cross gold and teammate Kevin Drury earned bronze at a World Cup on Friday at Craigleith Ski Club near Collingwood, Ont. [...]

Friedrich leads 4-man world bobsleigh title race as weather takes its toll on Lake Placid track

14 March 2025

Germany's Francesco Friedrich is well on his way to another world bobsled title. And that was about the only predictable development in the four-man world championship race that started Friday [...]

After heartbreak in 10K at Olympics, Canada's Moh Ahmed explores transition to marathons

14 March 2025

After narrowly missing an Olympic medal on the track in Paris last summer, Canadian distance runner Moh Ahmed is scheduled to make his long-awaited half marathon debut Sunday at 7 [...]

It's not just Jamaica with a 'Cool Runnings' story. There are sliders from all over the world now

14 March 2025

It doesn't snow in Jamaica. Or Malta. Or Ghana. There's been a maybe dusting reported on rare occasions in parts of Thailand and Malaysia. And nobody thinks of Spain, Colombia, [...]

We found our cover couple from 2011

1 March 2025

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Since its incorporation in 1913, Leaside has constantly been evolving and transforming. But in many, many ways, Leaside has remained [...]

Is this the most famous dog in Leaside?

1 March 2025

Many successful people have lived in Leaside over the years. I’ve written about some of them in Leaside Life. But this is the first time I’ve written about a successful [...]

Calling all senior shinny players!

1 March 2025

Richard Brayley and Andy Thomson met just a few months ago even though they have lived one street away from each other in South Leaside for over 30 years. Both [...]

Dude, where’s my bus?

1 March 2025

During the recent election campaign, Premier Ford said he’s confident that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will finally open in 2025. Years late, mega-digging, noise and disruption. Surely the Crosstown must [...]

No Rooz Pirooz! Ali and his many new beginnings

1 March 2025

Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is an ancient holiday and one which Leasider Ali Toufighi has observed his entire life. It is a celebration of new beginnings. Turns out Ali [...]

ParaGolf helps swingers of all abilities

1 March 2025

In the depths of this winter’s longest days, anyone who’s ever swung, or wanted to swing a golf club longs for warmer days to arrive. At last, here we are [...]

Get moving!

1 March 2025

Whether you’ve hibernated over the winter or embraced the exhilarating and invigorating cold air outdoors, a new season is almost upon us and opportunities abound for getting outdoors and active [...]

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

Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

1 March 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! [...]

Roxborough looking good!

14 March 2025

One of the many people walking with their digs in our area. This one is in the Roxborough.A house on Roxborough getting furniture.Working on the new building at Roxborough near [...]

Nice walk on Yonge Street

13 March 2025

It's still a bit cold but the dog walkers manage!They are still working on MacPherson near Young.Still working under the street and under house. [...]

Still staying!

12 March 2025

The burger place still stays south of us on Yonge Street. Some people still eat burgers.Putti keeps on going!They are still working on MacPherson near Yonge. [...]

Big machine off Yonge Street!

11 March 2025

One of the many machines near the Rosedale subway station on Crescent Road. The station is being rebuilt.An expensive barbershop at our area on Yonge Street. Seems to be holding [...]

Garbage tomorrow Tuesday!

11 March 2025

They are getting ready for the City trucks to take away! This one on Roxborough. [...]

He is stadning on MacPherson!

10 March 2025

He has been up for a while. It's not clear what the people in the house thing and want to do.Finish -- likely from Finland -- are carpentry company working [...]

Art Cafe doing well!

9 March 2025

The Art Cafe is on Yonge Street. It has nice things to eat and great coffees!On Roxborough and it's only to lease! There are some nice houses on that street.It's [...]

Save the date – 2025 Annual General Meeting

9 March 2025

Monday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.William Lea RoomLeaside Memorial Community Gardens1073 Millwood RoadDoors open 7 p.m. Agenda items include a resolution to expand the area served by the Leaside Residents Association [...]

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

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

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

Concert Properties has recently submitted a proposal to the City of Toronto for the former Sunnybrook Plaza site that greatly exceeds the size and density of the original proposals for [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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Local churches join together at St. Cuthbert’s for service
March 5, 2025
DVW4EA surveys Ward 11 Trustee candidates on climate
February 28, 2025
Meet Toronto-St. Paul’s provincial candidates, Feb 19th
February 19, 2025
Discover edible flowers w/Leaside Garden Society, Feb 13th
February 5, 2025
Reminder: TDSB Ward 11 By-Election – March 3rd, 2025
January 28, 2025

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