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by The Bulldog • February 25, 2019

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Raptors learning to close out close games

4 December 2024

The Toronto Raptors are getting sharper in the fourth quarter, and it's getting them into the win column. [...]

Barnes has career-high as Raptors beat Pacers

4 December 2024

Scottie Barnes had a career-high 35 points as Toronto held off the Indiana Pacers 122-111 on Tuesday after the Raptors led by as many as 24 points. [...]

TTC bans e-bikes, e-scooters aboard vehicles during winter months

3 December 2024

The TTC Board of Commissioners voted in favour of banning e-bikes and other micromobility devices which use lithium-ion batteries during winter months over the fire risk. [...]

Greater Toronto Area residents could see first snowfall of season on Wednesday

3 December 2024

Environment Canada has issued a weather travel advisory for the area which says Toronto and the surrounding regions could see snowfall accumulations of up to 5 cm. [...]

Ontario snow storm leaves 140 cm in some parts and it’s not done yet

3 December 2024

A historic lake effect snowstorm has pummeled many areas in Ontario, leaving communities buried under metres of snow and grappling with ongoing cleanup efforts. [...]

Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49 have huge jackpots up for grabs. Here are your odds

3 December 2024

Tuesday's Lotto Max grand prize is worth $80 million, with an estimated 29 Maxmillion prizes up for grabs as well. On Wednesday, Lotto 6/49 also has big money up for [...]

Ontario does not have ‘effective processes’ to handle opioid crisis, AG finds

3 December 2024

Ontario's auditor general was critical of the province's opioid addiction strategy, suggesting it was uncoordinated and didn't have proper processes in place. [...]

Richmond Hill jewelry store smash-and-grab caught on video, 5 suspects outstanding

3 December 2024

Video footage has surfaced on social media of a violent daytime robbery earlier this week at a jewelry store in a Richmond Hill shopping centre. [...]

Walking pneumonia cases in Ontario have nearly tripled since 2019: report

3 December 2024

The number of walking pneumonia cases seen in Ontario this year is triple the amount of what was reported in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]

Process around Ontario Place redevelopment was 'unfair' and didn't follow rules: AG

3 December 2024

Ontario's auditor general is slamming the Ford government for failing to follow proper process around the redevelopment of Ontario Place, including a revelation that senior staff communicated directly with Therme [...]

Winter weather travel advisory: Toronto expected to see its first snowfall Wednesday

3 December 2024

Toronto is expecting its first snowfall of the season this week. Environment Canada has issued a winter weather advisory for the city, advising of snow accumulations near five centimetres on [...]

Toronto charities concerned about drop in donations amid Canada Post strike

4 December 2024

The now three-week-old strike by Canada Post workers is hurting charities that rely on the holiday season for donations. [...]

Deadline to use TTC tickets, tokens, day passes extended until June 2025

4 December 2024

TTC riders can keep using old tickets, tokens, and day passes until June 2025. [...]

Blue Jays GM Atkins says there is a great deal of opportunity for the club

3 December 2024

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins wouldn't tip his hand on off-season plans Tuesday and instead spoke in generalities ahead of what should be an interesting few weeks on baseball's [...]

93-year-old YouTuber back in business after being kicked off platform over porn allegation

4 December 2024

A 93-year-old retired University of Toronto professor had her YouTube channel cancelled after it was alleged she was broadcasting pornography. Her interviews on climate change and disarmament were also lost [...]

Environment Canada issues winter weather advisory for Toronto, GTA

3 December 2024

The Greater Toronto Area is expected to get its first blast of winter weather this Wednesday. [...]

'Brazen' smash-and-grab robbery at Richmond Hill jewelry store caught on video

4 December 2024

York Regional Police are looking for five suspects after a smash-and-grab robbery caught on camera at a Richmond Hill jewelry store on Monday afternoon. [...]

TTC board votes to ban lithium-ion-powered e-bikes and scooters in winter months

3 December 2024

The Toronto Transit Commission board has voted to ban electric bikes and scooters with lithium-ion batteries from TTC vehicles and stations during winter each year due to fire concerns. [...]

Ottawa Charge rally to slip past Toronto Sceptres 3-2

4 December 2024

The Ottawa Charge gave their home fans the start they were hoping for with a come-from-behind 3-2 Professional Women's Hockey League victory over the Toronto Sceptres Tuesday night. [...]

Toronto considers capping ride-share driver licences — again

3 December 2024

Toronto is once again considering capping the number of licensed ride-share drivers in the city as a report from staff says some drivers are making less than $6 per hour [...]

Price tag for turning Ontario Place into mega-spa has ballooned by more than $1.8B: Auditor General

3 December 2024

Who will make Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off team?

3 December 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at some of the tough calls Canada has to make for the NHL's upcoming international tournament. [...]

Canadian soccer women wrap up eventful year with lopsided 5-1 win over South Korea

3 December 2024

The Canadian women wrapped up a tumultuous year with a lopsided 5-1 win over 19th-ranked South Korea on Tuesday, setting the stage for a fresh start under a new head [...]

Are Alex Carpenter and Sarah Fillier the best duo in the PWHL?

3 December 2024

Host Anastasia Bucsis is joined by PWHL insider Karissa Donkin as they react to the biggest moments from the opening weekend of the 2nd season. [...]

Ottawa Charge rally to slip past Toronto Sceptres 3-2

4 December 2024

The Ottawa Charge gave their home fans the start they were hoping for with a come-from-behind 3-2 Professional Women's Hockey League victory over the Toronto Sceptres Tuesday night. [...]

Japanese pitcher to make history as 1st woman to play pro baseball in Canada

3 December 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League have signed Ayami Sato, making the Japanese pitcher the league's first female player. [...]

Northern Super League and team officials hold 2 days of meetings in Toronto

4 December 2024

Northern Super League and team officials kick off two days of meetings Wednesday in Toronto. The Toronto gathering marks the first time that team owners, presidents and sporting directors have [...]

Lions tap former Blue Bombers offensive co-ordinator Buck Pierce as new head coach

3 December 2024

The B.C. Lions have named Buck Pierce as their new head coach. It's the first head coaching job for Pierce, who spent the last nine seasons on the Winnipeg Blue [...]

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 [...]

He wants something from the bag!

4 December 2024

He wants his thing from the Harvest Wagon bag!Fewer cars on Roxborough on Tuesday.He is heading for the beer store! [...]

Running Room now open!

3 December 2024

You can get new running shoes! It's on Yonge Street. [...]

At Young and Roxborough!

3 December 2024

Work is starting on the corner place at Yonge and Roxborough!Busy evening on Yonge Street!Ambulance ready for something at the subway station. [...]

Moving along!

2 December 2024

Yonge is moving along but not too many bicycles. There are many issues about giving cars more space on Yonge!Many things to buy for Christmas!Yet another thing available to be [...]

Still available!

1 December 2024

On MacPherson. No one seems to want it. [...]

Snow on MacPherson!

1 December 2024

It was up in late afternoon. One wonders whether he drove in somewhere or did it end up on our street?Working on Mitfar!On Roxborough! [...]

Books being added!

30 November 2024

The book box on MacPherson had been empty but it's been filled again! People on our streets must have some to give away! Some even put the books out on [...]

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. [...]