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by The Bulldog • March 25, 2019

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Francis makes early exit in Jays’ loss

4 June 2025

Toronto starter Bowden Francis started his outing Tuesday with a four-pitch walk and it went downhill from there. [...]

1 dead, 5 injured after Toronto shooting near Yorkdale, police say

4 June 2025

Around 8:40 p.m., officers said they were called to the area of Flemington Road and Zachary Court, not far south of Yorkdale Mall, for reports of a shooting. [...]

Jays’ five-game win streak ends with loss to Phils

4 June 2025

Trea Turner and Bryce Harper hit solo homers in Philadelphia's six-run first inning as the Phillies beat Toronto 8-3 on Tuesday to end the Blue Jays' five-game win streak. [...]

Eby fires back at Ford over suggestion B.C. would accept 2nd oil pipeline

4 June 2025

B.C. Premier David Eby says he won't support a new oil pipeline through the province, dismissing Ontario Premier Doug Ford's suggestion that Eby would change his mind. [...]

Blue Jays reinstate Gimenez, Heineman

3 June 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated second baseman Andres Gimenez and backup catcher Tyler Heineman before Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. [...]

Blue Jays reinstate Gimenez, Heineman

3 June 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays are reinstating second baseman Andres Gimenez and catcher Tyler Heineman after stints on the injured list. [...]

Milk Act to Bike Month: How Liberals are trying to slow Bill 5 with 4,000 amendments

3 June 2025

Bill 5 is the government's mining legislation, which has sparked protests from First Nations leaders over a plan for special economic zones, where laws can be bypassed. [...]

1 man dead after North York shooting, 5 others sent to hospital

4 June 2025

Toronto Police are investigating a shooting in North York’s Lawrence Heights neighbourhood that killed one man and sent five others to a hospital Tuesday evening. Police were called to the [...]

UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis

4 June 2025

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.” U.N. [...]

Eby says he won’t be changing mind on another B.C. pipeline, rebuffing Ford

3 June 2025

B.C. Premier David Eby says he won’t be throwing his support behind a new oil pipeline through the province, dismissing Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s suggestion that Eby would change his [...]

Wildfire smoke and shifting winds may impact Toronto air quality

3 June 2025

Meteorologists and doctors are warning vulnerable residents in Toronto to be prepared, as wildfire smoke is expected to start drifting into the city. While the air quality remains low to [...]

Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council

3 June 2025

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s [...]

Toy maker Spin Master cuts jobs as it contends with tariff uncertainty

3 June 2025

TORONTO — Toy maker Spin Master Corp. says it has cut jobs across the company as it tries to weather the impact of global tariffs on its business. In an [...]

Indigenous services minister says First Nations support for developments ‘critical’

3 June 2025

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says she and the other Indigenous members of cabinet support their party’s plan to fast-track infrastructure development — despite significant pushback from [...]

Why the Canada-U.S. trade war could spark an 'immediate crisis' in Ontario's landfills

4 June 2025

Doug Ford’s government is blaming U.S. tariffs for the expansion of a controversial landfill project in southwestern Ontario — but experts say the conflict should serve as a wake-up call [...]

Man dead, 5 injured in shooting in Toronto's Lawrence Heights neighbourhood: police

4 June 2025

A man in his 40s is dead and five other people have been injured in a shooting in Toronto's Lawrence Heights neighbourhood on Tuesday, police say. [...]

Ford says Eglinton Crosstown LRT still on track to open in September 2025

3 June 2025

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit line is still on track to open this September. [...]

Facing 16 lawsuits for Toronto Pearson airport crash, Delta deflects blame

3 June 2025

Delta Air Lines denies it's entirely at fault for injuries sustained in the Feb. 17 upside-down crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport, according to a U.S. court filing reviewed by [...]

Canadian WW I soldier identified 108 years after his death

3 June 2025

The Canadian military has identified a soldier killed in the First World War as Capt. William Webster Wilson. [...]

Police identify senior killed in fatal Pickering stabbing last week

3 June 2025

Police have identified the victim of a fatal stabbing in Pickering last week as 83-year-old retired kindergarten teacher Eleanor Doney. [...]

2 men charged with 1st-degree murder linked to Brampton man's death

3 June 2025

Two men have been arrested in British Columbia and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 51-year old Brampton man Harjeet Dhadda. [...]

'At the brink of falling apart': Sport organizations hope new government heeds urgent call for funding

3 June 2025

Olympic gold medallist Adam van Koeverden has taken over the sports portfolio in government as secretary of state for sport. He'll be tasked with addressing urgent calls for federal funding [...]

Hilary Knight, Sarah Nurse among PWHL players exposed to expansion teams

3 June 2025

Boston Fleet captain Hilary Knight, original Toronto Sceptres signing Sarah Nurse, defender of the year nominees Claire Thompson and Sophie Jaques are among the players PWHL Seattle and Vancouver will [...]

'They have our complete focus': Oilers embrace new mindset for Panthers rematch

3 June 2025

Wiser and more balanced almost 12 months on, Connor McDavid and Co. are hoping for a different closing chapter with the same opponent. [...]

Vikings' Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the 'all-time iron man,' dies at 87

4 June 2025

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall, one of the four members of the famed Purple People Eaters front that formed the backbone of four Super Bowl teams, died Tuesday [...]

Soccer's Sinclair, curler Martin, skier Guay among Canada's Sports Hall of Fame inductees

3 June 2025

Soccer star Christine Sinclair, curler Kevin Martin and alpine skier Erik Guay are among the athletes who will be inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame this year. [...]

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took road less travelled to stardom in NBA Finals

3 June 2025

Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't expected to have a leading role on the NBA Finals stage. Well, at least not by many after after he was cut from his [...]

Peyton Manning, 2-time Super Bowl champion, joins Denver NWSL ownership group

3 June 2025

Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning became the latest sports celebrity to join the ownership group of Denver's National Women's Soccer League expansion team on Tuesday. [...]

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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! [...]

A roof being fixed!

4 June 2025

Being done on MacPherson.Available again on MacPherson!Books always available on MacPherson! [...]

The new building is moving along!

3 June 2025

That will be the one on Yonge Street and Roxborough where the new building will go up. It might not take too long to go up.Bicycles are being put on [...]

The dogs love the weather!

2 June 2025

One of many meny walking in our area. They love it for sure!He loves it too!Thing are always ready to be picked up! [...]

Arent't they nice?

1 June 2025

They were waiting near Yonge Street as their owner picks up a drink!A well known one also walking at MacPherson.A class noted in a place garden on Roxborough. [...]

All available on Roxborough!

31 May 2025

Looking good! It may not last!A lot of stuff! [...]

Garden working well!

31 May 2025

This main was working on his garden on Roxborough. They are all looking great!This has been a long time on Roxborough. It is really needed since a lot of people [...]

Still fixing the Yonge Street house!

30 May 2025

A lot of roof is still being worked on the basic house on Yonge Street.Looks good!It's not nice enough for people to use the tables on Yonge Street. Maybe later [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Ford government to appeal injunction blocking Toronto bike lane removals

30 April 2025

Doug Ford says the provincial government will appeal the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to grant an injunction that blocks the removal of several bike lanes in Toronto. “But those bike [...]

Ford Government’s Bill 5 is its latest “Trump like” assault on the environment and democracy

30 April 2025

On April 17, 2025 the Ford Government quietly tabled the omnibus Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. While the bill introduces some added authority to restrict [...]

Think Toronto is shabby and ugly? Changing this one thing could help halt the city’s race to the bottom

25 April 2025

Toronto often feels shabby. There are many examples but the renovation of College Park comes to mind. The general idea was good — skating trail, landscaping, sculptural giant frogs — but the execution [...]

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 [...]

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