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Pacioretty turning back the clock for Maple Leafs

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Max Pacioretty started the playoffs in the press box. [...]

CN Rail hub set to proceed after Supreme Court dismisses appeal request

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The project aims to double Canadian National Railway Co.'s existing line of tracks in Milton, Ont., and construct a hub for containers to be transferred between trucks and trains. [...]

Ontario farmer accused of falsely crying foul over thousands of stolen chicks

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Ontario Provincial Police in Huron County say a farmer falsely cried fowl after it was reported that 45,000 chicks had gone missing from a farm in the area back in [...]

PowerSchool hack: School boards face new ransom demands months after leak

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At least three school boards in Canada are reporting having been contacted for ransom following the PowerSchool data breach in December 2024. [...]

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Mitch Marner played the hero for the Maple Leafs as he scored the winner in the third period, giving Toronto a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers, along with a [...]

Maple Leafs top Panthers to take 2-0 series lead

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Mitch Marner has experienced a whirlwind stretch — both at home and the rink. [...]

Construction set to begin on 1st of Ontario’s small modular nuclear reactors

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Energy Minister Stephen Lecce announced the Ford government had approved Ontario Power Generation's plan to begin work on building the first of four small nuclear modular reactors. [...]

Toilets, diapers, and trash: Pickering neighbourhoods swamped by illegal dumping

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If you do a quick drive down a long stretch of William Jackson Drive between Earl Grey Avenue and Taunton Road in Pickering, you might label the view from the [...]

White smoke rises: New Pope elected at the Vatican

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White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled on Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the [...]

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Victory in Europe Day commemorations underway in Toronto, Ottawa

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Veterans, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders are gathering at events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. Veterans Affairs Canada [...]

‘All good things must come to an end’: The Who announce North America farewell tour dates

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LONDON (AP) — British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed Thursday that they [...]

Jennifer McKelvie resigns as Toronto councillor to become Ajax MP

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He's still waiting for FOI records Toronto police said he could have last summer, requested in 2020

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A Canadian academic has been waiting nearly five years for freedom of information records from Toronto police concerning facial recognition technology. He thinks there needs to be better enforcement of [...]

White smoke has emerged, signalling a new pope has been chosen

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A hovercraft could take you between Toronto and Niagara in 30 minutes

8 May 2025

An Ontario company has signed a deal with Ports Toronto to run a marine hovercraft that will shuttle passengers from Toronto to Niagara in 30 minutes. Erika Portz, president and [...]

Marner tallies 3rd-period winner as Maple Leafs beat Panthers to claim 2-0 series lead

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Mitch Marner scored the winner in the third period and Joseph Woll made 25 saves in place of the injured Anthony Stolarz as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Florida [...]

School boards hit with ransom demands linked to PowerSchool cyberattack

8 May 2025

Canada's largest school board and others across North America have received ransom demands connected to the massive PowerSchool cybersecurity breach that hit during the winter break — this after the [...]

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8 May 2025

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Friends and NHL stars Crosby, MacKinnon reunite at men's hockey worlds after 10 years

8 May 2025

As all eyes are on the Stanley Cup playoffs, NHL stars Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon are gearing up to compete for Canada in Europe, with the men's world hockey [...]

Hockey and hijabs: New to Canada and the sport, these girls have found their game

8 May 2025

Newcomer girls in Ottawa are celebrating their new-found hockey skills at an end-of-season tournament, just as the Ottawa Charge prepares to take to the ice for the women's team's first-ever playoff game [...]

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8 May 2025

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Julia Gosling scored twice in a 1:55 span in the second period and the Toronto Sceptres beat the defending champion Minnesota Frost 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of [...]

Announcing the Canada Proud Leaside Proud Flag Contest!

7 May 2025

Announcing the Canada Proud Leaside Proud Flag Contest! Win $250 to spend at any Bayview BIA merchant! The May issue of Leaside Life celebrates Canada with inspiring Canadian-themed stories [...]

The Ghost Party – Young Poet’s Corner May 2025

1 May 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 [...]

Taking action at City Hall to protect Torontonians

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In response to the threat of American tariffs, we are doing our part at the City of Toronto to take action and protect our economy as part of the overall [...]

A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights

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Honouring Bill Pashby, helping make Leaside strong and Canada proud

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On the last Saturday in March, the sun shone brightly as guests walked to the William Lea Room in the Leaside Arena to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of [...]

Patriotism from the past

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This Centennial celebration poem appeared originally in the Toronto Telegram on July 1, 1967 and the Leaside Advertiser on July 13th that year. The praise of Canada, with writing style [...]

Leasiders unleashed their patriotism during Canada’s Centennial

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13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

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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

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Enjoy the delightful music of Tapestry Opera in an intimate performance on MPV's Curbside Stage. [...]

Mount Pleasant Village Comedy Festival

22 June 2024

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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

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Pick up an extra special gift for Mom and treat her to a delicious meal she'll remember! [...]

At Paul Hahn!

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Another great looking one!Available!Always good looking! [...]

Working on Yonge Street!

7 May 2025

Whipping down the walking parts of Yonge Street!Th Leaf Games can be watched at Rebel House! [...]

A pool on Roxborough!

7 May 2025

A pool is being put in on a house on Roxborough. There are a few in our neighbourhood.People do leave the bottles in our streets. Guys do pick them up.Always [...]

Can't go left or straight!

7 May 2025

Can't go left from MacPherson to Yonge Street or even to Rosedale! Only right on Yonge Street! A lot of work is going on at both of the streets. It's [...]

Still working!

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Summer at Eaton Centre!

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It's starting summer things at the Eaton Centre that of course no longer has any Eaton stuff! Just keeps the name! [...]

Houses for sale in our area!

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One of many on MacPherson!Another look at it!Another one on MacPherson! [...]

Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights

29 April 2025

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April 14 Candidates Meeting

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April 14 Annual & Special Meeting & Candidates Meeting

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Provincial Election 2025

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Ward 11 TDSB Trustee by-election

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Concert Properties proposes 32, 37, and 43 storeys for former Sunnybrook Plaza site

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SEDRA AGM – May 6, 2025

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Davisville Avenue Reimagined – Safer and Better

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Election Fever

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Candidate Answers – Don Valley West By-election

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What Did Davisville Do Wrong?

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Annual General Meeting 2025 and Monthly General Meeting

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Ford government to appeal injunction blocking Toronto bike lane removals

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

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

25 April 2025

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Have your federal riding boundaries changed?

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Ontario Place sewer plan an environmental disaster

27 January 2025

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Toronto city council passes plan to entice developers to build rental homes

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