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by The Bulldog • March 25, 2019

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Blue Jays feeling confident in close games

22 May 2025

Before the season began the Toronto Blue Jays got together as a team and had a long conversation about talking things over in the dugout and playing for each other [...]

Police charge 10 in drug and firearm investigation, two suspects outstanding

22 May 2025

Ten people face 112 charges after a multi-force drug and firearms investigation in southern Ontario; police seized guns, narcotics, and over $100K in cash. [...]

Shanahan out as Maple Leafs president

22 May 2025

Brendan Shanahan needs a new plan. The same goes for the Toronto Maple Leafs. [...]

Shanahan out as Maple Leafs president after more post-season misery

22 May 2025

The Maple Leafs said Thursday it would not renew Shanahan's contract as president and alternate governor after more than a decade on the job. [...]

NewsAlert: Shanahan out as Maple Leafs president

22 May 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs say they will not renew the contract of president and alternate governor Brendan Shanahan after the team was eliminated in the second round of the NHL [...]

Former world junior hockey player tears up at ex-teammates’ sex assault trial

22 May 2025

A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team briefly broke down in tears Thursday at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates. [...]

First Nations leaders pledge ‘confrontation on the ground’ over Ontario mining bill

22 May 2025

Ontario says it will consult First Nations on Bill 5, which would suspend provincial and municipal laws in areas it designates as so-called special economic zones. [...]

First Nations leaders pledge ‘confrontation on the ground’ over Ontario mining bill

22 May 2025

Several First Nations travelled from the far reaches of northern Ontario to Queen’s Park in Toronto on Thursday to have their voices heard on a proposed law that seeks to [...]

Toronto City Council approves controversial ‘bubble zone’ bylaw

22 May 2025

Toronto City Council has approved a controversial bylaw that restricts protests around places of worship, schools and daycares. Following a daylong contentious debate, councillors voted 16-9 in favour of the [...]

Toronto Maple Leafs part ways with president Brendan Shanahan

22 May 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday they have parted ways with team president Brendan Shanahan after another disappointing playoff ouster. In a statement, MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley thanked [...]

Man wanted for multiple alleged hate-motivated graffiti incidents in Whitby

22 May 2025

Durham police are searching for a man wanted in connection with multiple alleged hate-motivated graffiti incidents in Whitby. On Tuesday, police responded to multiple locations, including Thickson Road South between [...]

Filipino sketch comedy show ‘Abroad’ returns for season 4

22 May 2025

Filipino sketch comedy show Abroad is back with its fourth season. This show is inspired by co-creator Isabel Kanaan’s experience as a Filipino immigrant in Canada. In the new season, Kanaan said [...]

Former world junior hockey player tears up at ex-teammates’ sexual assault trial

22 May 2025

WARNING: The following story contains graphic content and descriptions which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team briefly broke down [...]

Cost of Canada joining Trump’s Golden Dome missile defence project still unknown

22 May 2025

OTTAWA — If Prime Minister Mark Carney signs on to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence shield, he could be committing Canada to a project with a [...]

Toronto city council passes controversial 'bubble zone' protest bylaw

22 May 2025

Toronto councillors have passed a "bubble zone" bylaw aimed at restricting protests around places of worship, daycares and schools in the city. [...]

Hundreds of unionized workers at WSIB walk off job in Toronto as union calls for better offer

22 May 2025

Hundreds of unionized workers at Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board walked off the job in Toronto on Thursday as part of provincial rolling strikes after their union said they [...]

Is Ontario using tariffs as a pretext for speeding up mine projects?

22 May 2025

The Ontario government's bill aimed at fast-tracking approvals of resource and infrastructure projects is facing scrutiny at Queen's Park. As CBC’s Mike Crawley reports, Bill 5 has been criticized by [...]

Police in GTA step up patrols near synagogues, places of worship after 2 killed in Washington, D.C.

22 May 2025

Police in Toronto and across the GTA say they are increasing presence around synagogues and places of worship in response to two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington [...]

Leafs president Shanahan won't have contract renewed after team's 2nd-round playoff exit

22 May 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday they would not renew Brendan Shanahan's contract as president and alternate governor after more than a decade on the job and just two post-season [...]

Risk of flash floods and water pooling on roads in Toronto amid rainfall warning

22 May 2025

Toronto and the GTA are under a rainfall warning with up to 60 millimeters expected by the end of the day Thursday. [...]

Danish MP calls for extradition of Toronto area man behind notorious AI porn site

22 May 2025

A Danish MP is calling for the extradition of the Canadian pharmacist behind a notorious porn site that hosted deepfake images of celebrities, politicians, social media influencers and others, including prominent Canadian and Danish [...]

Leafs president Shanahan won't have contract renewed after team's 2nd-round playoff exit

22 May 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday they would not renew Brendan Shanahan's contract as president and alternate governor after more than a decade on the job and just two post-season [...]

PWHL expansion draft explainer: How it works and what's at stake

22 May 2025

The six existing teams will each lose four players to expansion process, as Seattle and Vancouver prepare to begin play next season. [...]

Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won NBA MVP

22 May 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter explains why Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award, and why some voters preferred another star. [...]

Denmark eliminates Canadian men in quarterfinal shocker at world hockey championship

22 May 2025

Nick Olesen scored with 49 seconds remaining in regulation and co-host Denmark stunned star-studded Canada 2-1 in quarterfinal action Thursday at the world hockey championship in Herning. [...]

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA MVP, becoming 2nd Canadian to win the award

21 May 2025

Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was announced Wednesday as the NBA's Most Valuable Player, his first time winning the award. It's now seven straight years that a player born outside the U.S. [...]

NHLer says he had 'no reason to lie' in text under scrutiny at trial of former world junior players

22 May 2025

The Crown and defence teams spent much of Thursday sparring over whether a 2018 text message sent by witness Brett Howden should be admitted as evidence in the trial. [...]

Edmonton Oilers ready for reset after 3rd-period collapse in Game 1

22 May 2025

The Oilers head into Friday's Game 2 of the NHL's Western Conference final against the Dallas Stars wanting to replicate the first two periods of the opener when they were [...]

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Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

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Santa & Carollers Coming to Town!

7 November 2023

Saturday, December 2nd & 9th between 12:30pm-3:30pm [...]

AppleFest October 14th, 2023

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19 April 2023

Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

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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! [...]

The rain is with us!

22 May 2025

Yonge Street not looking good in the rain! It may even stay for a few days!One of the upscale VWs on Roxborough! Many years ago they used to be available [...]

Ambulance down Yonge Street!

21 May 2025

Ambulance whipping down Yonge Street!Busses taking over the subway late in the evening! [...]

They are checking . . .

21 May 2025

They are looking at a house on MacPherson. Hopefully not making it high! [...]

Putting stuff together!

20 May 2025

All happening on MacPherson! A lot of new stuff.Unusual on MacPherson!Everything looks nice these days! [...]

Along Roxborough . .

19 May 2025

With a nice dog!A lot of stuff to be picked up on Roxborough! [...]

Gardens are great!

18 May 2025

Looking the best! All on Roxborough places!At the corner of MacPherson.All looking good! [...]

Corner going up!

17 May 2025

The corner of Roxborough is starting! It won't be up too long!Great gardens continuing in our area! [...]

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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Your guide to the 2025 Community Environment Days
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