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Daughter of couple killed by dangerous driver says crash ‘haunts me every day’

16 January 2025

Ashley Avila fought through tears Thursday as she gave a victim impact statement in the sentencing of the man guilty of driving dangerously in a crash that killed her parents. [...]

‘No consequences’: Canadian Sikhs allege widespread threats, spying by India

16 January 2025

Witnesses told the foreign interference commission India had threatened their families, spied on temples and meddled in Canada’s elections. [...]

16-year-old charged with murder after baby found dead in Ontario home

16 January 2025

On Nov. 21, 2024, around 1:30 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police discovered the body of a deceased newborn in a residence in Alliston, Ont. [...]

Leafs place Tavares on injured reserve

16 January 2025

John Tavares was taking part in a drill towards the end of practice Wednesday. [...]

London hospital shooting suspect also charged in Ontario home invasion

16 January 2025

An 18-year-old who has been arrested in connection to a shooting outside a hospital in London is also a suspect in a Vaughan home invasion. [...]

‘Canada Not For Sale’ hats: Ontario business struggles to keep up with demand

16 January 2025

On Wednesday morning, Ford appeared in Ottawa sporting a cap with the caption 'Canada is not for sale' after Trump pushed the idea of a merger with the U.S. [...]

Ontario family ‘blindsided’ after puppy adopted from SPCA dies

16 January 2025

A family is heartbroken and out thousands after the puppy they adopted from their local animal shelter had to be put down a month later. [...]

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Couple killed in Parkside Drive crash had a love story that 'blossomed across oceans,' court hears

16 January 2025

Valdemar Avila, 71, and Fatima Avila, 69, were killed on Oct. 12, 2021, when a man crashed into them while they were stopped at a red light. [...]

This 12-year-old chess prodigy recently became Canada's youngest international master

16 January 2025

A 12-year-old chess player from Mississauga recently became the youngest Canadian to win an international master title. [...]

Ontario political parties scramble to prepare ahead of possible early election

16 January 2025

With rumours of an early Ontario election swirling at Queen's Park, all of the major parties are racing to nominate a full slate of 124 candidates to contest every riding [...]

The painting that vanished — and the $11 million lawsuit alleging conspiracy and neglect

16 January 2025

A Canadian doctor living in Hawaii is suing a Toronto auction house over a painting he claims is an original Tom Thomson. Michael Murray said the painting was sent to [...]

Teen charged with 1st-degree murder after dead newborn found in Alliston, Ont.

16 January 2025

A 16-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder after a newborn baby was found dead in an Alliston, Ont., home, Ontario Provincial Police said. [...]

Ontario election speculation ramps up: Get the latest here

16 January 2025

Gaza ceasefire brings relief to groups in Toronto but advocates say deal should have happened sooner

16 January 2025

Pro-Palestinian activists and Jewish leaders in Toronto say they are relieved that a ceasefire deal has been announced between Israel and Hamas to pause the 15-month war in the Gaza Strip. [...]

Environmental, political climates elicit uneasy feelings ahead of 2028 Olympics in L.A.

16 January 2025

As CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell writes, it’s too early to create an exact picture of the environmental and political landscapes we’ll inhabit four years from now, but recent [...]

Roughriders host Redblacks in season opener as CFL releases 2025 schedule

16 January 2025

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will welcome the Ottawa Redblacks on June 5 at Mosaic Stadium to start the long road to the 112th Grey Cup on Nov. 16 in Winnipeg, according [...]

Canadian figure skaters ready for the national championships | PREVIEW

16 January 2025

'That Figure Skating Show' host Asher Hill is live on location at the Canadian national skating championships in Laval, Que., talking to all your favourite figure skaters, and letting you [...]

Bob Uecker, 'Mr. Baseball' and Brewers announcer, dead at 90

16 January 2025

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honours from the Hall of Fame, has died. He [...]

Vancouver Rise FC signs Canada women's team star Quinn

16 January 2025

Quinn, 29, won gold at the Tokyo Olympic Games and bronze at the Rio 2016 Games. According to a media release from Vancouver Rise FC, they've made more than 100 [...]

Canada fills women's ski cross podium with Schmidt victory, Sherret bronze medal

16 January 2025

Ottawa's Hannah Schmidt won ski cross gold to lead a two-medal day for Canada at the Reiteralm World Cup in Schladming, Austria. India Sherret of Cranbrook, B.C., took the bronze. [...]

Canadians Shapovalov, Diallo both bounced from Australian Open in 2nd round

16 January 2025

Canada's Denis Shapovalov has been eliminated from the Australian Open after falling to Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in second-round play in Melbourne. Fellow Canadian Gabriel Diallo was also ousted from [...]

Beija Flor Bouquets preserves floral memories

1 January 2025

Twenty years ago, while travelling to exotic locales, Davida Vineberg saw beautiful flowers that had been preserved for future enjoyment. She was so mesmerized by these bouquets that she can’t [...]

ÜNI Learn Play Café offers a unique hub for families

1 January 2025

In March 2024, Melissa Saunders realized her dream of creating a space where both children and adults can enjoy educational experiences and make new friends, called ÜNI Learn Play Café, [...]

Fitter and stronger for 2025 with Eleanor Feetham

1 January 2025

If your New Year’s resolution is to be fitter and stronger, local Leasider Eleanor Feetham’s got you covered. Based in Leaside, Eleanor Feetham, owner of E-Fitness (E-Fitness.ca), offers a variety [...]

Young Poet’s Corner

1 January 2025

Welcome to the Young Poet’s Corner! Here, we share poems from students at Leaside High School, either members of the school’s Young Writers Club or students in the school’s Writers [...]

Ramona’s warms the community with comfort food

1 January 2025

Leasiders have embraced a popular Thornhill restaurant, which opened at 1608 Bayview Ave. in May 2023. Fans of Ramona’s, who had been making the trek to the original location, which [...]

Hitting the ground running

1 January 2025

It is a thrill to be writing my first column in Leaside Life as your new City Councillor for Ward 15 – Don Valley West. After serving six years as [...]

Editor’s Welcome January 2025

1 January 2025

New beginnings! Some form of ‘health is wealth’ makes many people’s perennial New Year’s resolutions lists. Two years ago, I resolved to add more weights to my fitness regime. I’d [...]

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

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! [...]

Needs to be picked up!

16 January 2025

Maybe they will tomorrow!Not much snow on Molson so far.Not too many cars in this weather. [...]

Pickup on MacPherson!

15 January 2025

Hopefully the City will take it away, Many people put stuff out in front of their houses.Coffee still available at Mitfar!Putti things available! [...]

Nice walk!

14 January 2025

Walking along MacPherson in the winter!Carens offering mussels!Work going on at Yonge and Roxborough. [...]

The bigger building is going up here!

13 January 2025

The former smaller buildings had Starbucks. Now it will have a larger building.Things you can find for picking up in our area.A veterinary place on Yonge Street. [...]

The evening on MacPherson!

12 January 2025

The houses look good at night!Another good one on MacPherson!Nice looking winter pieces on the Yonge Street place! [...]

Not many on Molson!

12 January 2025

At least not in the afternoon. They do add a few later in the evening. [...]

We have snow!

11 January 2025

It's not too bad on MacPherson so far! Let us hope for the best!The busses are making it down Yonge Street! Better than taking the car!Nice things on the Roxborough [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

TLAB Annual Report

13 July 2024

We congratulate Chair Dino Lombardi on his continuing leadership of the TLAB. It is important to remember that Toronto has a unique (in Ontario) distinction in having its own tribunal [...]

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