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Fire at TTC yard doubles subway wait times for Monday commuters

10 February 2025

In a social media post on Monday afternoon, the TTC said a 2 p.m. electrical fire at its Wilson Yard had interrupted its commuter operations. [...]

Girl accused in death of homeless Toronto man dropped marker, not knife: defence

10 February 2025

The girl is one of two teens on trial in the alleged murder of Kenneth Lee, who died on Dec. 18, 2022 after he was beaten and stabbed in a [...]

Who is Sydney Brown? The story of Canada’s newest Super Bowl champion

10 February 2025

London, Ont. native Sydney Brown became the 17th Canadian to win a Super Bowl when the Philadelphia Eagles came out on top of the Kansas City Chiefs by a score [...]

Drivers of transport truck, car fined for stopping on Highway 417 lane for ‘coffee break’: police

10 February 2025

OPP say the drivers of a transport truck and car were issued multiple fines over the weekend for taking a coffee break in a live traffic lane on Highway 417 [...]

‘Cold, callous’: Ex-Ontario fire captain who murdered wife handed life sentence

10 February 2025

A former Ontario fire captain who murdered his wife and left her body inside a burning SUV has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for [...]

Another ‘impactful’ winter storm, maybe two, on horizon for Ontario

10 February 2025

A significant weather system mid-week could bring more snow, possibly mixed with rain, to southern Ontario just days after the area got dumped with snow. [...]

Ontario’s main party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

10 February 2025

The Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction euthanized a young beluga whale last week after a lengthy battle with numerous medical issues. [...]

Line 1 delays expected after fire at TTC yard prevents extra trains from being deployed

10 February 2025

Transit users headed home on Line 1 can expected longer wait times after a fire at the Wilson TTC yard prevented extra trains from being deployed for rush hour. Toronto [...]

Mid-week winter storm with heavy snow, possible freezing rain heading to Toronto: Environment Canada

10 February 2025

Just after digging out from the biggest snowfall of the season on Saturday, Toronto is bracing for another rough round of winter weather. Environment Canada has issued a special weather [...]

Liberal leadership hopeful Ruby Dhalla says she wants a translator for French debate

10 February 2025

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla said she’s working on her French skills, but plans to ask for a translator to help her in the party’s upcoming French-language debate. [...]

Trump steps up his 2018 tariffs on steel and aluminum, risking inflation on promise of more jobs

10 February 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum [...]

2 men arrested at RIDE checkpoint after police find nearly 5 kg of crystal meth

10 February 2025

Two men were arrested at a RIDE checkpoint on Super Bowl Sunday after police in Whitby uncovered a large supply of crystal meth. Authorities say the suspects entered the checkpoint [...]

Claims process for First Nations child welfare class action opens in March, AFN says

10 February 2025

OTTAWA — First Nations children and their families who lived under Canada’s First Nations child welfare system between 1991 and 2022 will be able to apply for compensation under a [...]

Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program

10 February 2025

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Canada should charge 100 per cent tariffs on Tesla vehicles for as long as the trade war with the United States continues. In [...]

Tariffs back in Ontario campaign spotlight as Trump slaps 25% levy on aluminum, steel

23 January 2025

Ex-Brampton fire captain gets life in prison with no chance of parole for 20 years for killing wife

10 February 2025

A former Brampton fire captain has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 20 years for killing his wife in January 2023, an Ontario judge [...]

Girl accused in fatal swarming of Toronto man dropped marker, not knife: defence

10 February 2025

Defence lawyers for a teen girl accused of fatally stabbing a homeless man in Toronto two years ago argued Monday that an item seen falling out of her pocket after [...]

More snow on the way for Toronto: At least 15 centimetres possible, Environment Canada says

10 February 2025

Another winter storm is expected to hit Toronto and its surrounding areas mid-week that could bring more than 15 centimetres of snow, Environment Canada says. [...]

Ontario parties are promising family doctors for all. Compare the plans

10 February 2025

All the main parties in the Ontario election campaign are promising to ensure everyone in the province has access to a family doctor. For voters who care deeply about this issue, [...]

Trump slaps 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports 'without exceptions'

10 February 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on recent threats Monday evening and signed orders imposing 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports — including from Canada. [...]

Toronto councillor calls for Metrolinx safety review after woman critically injured by dump truck

10 February 2025

A Toronto city councillor is calling for a review of safety plans for Metrolinx projects after a woman was critically injured last Thursday when she was struck by a sub-contractor’s [...]

Philadelphia steamrolls Kansas City, winning 2nd Super Bowl title in franchise history

10 February 2025

Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles' ferocious defence denied Kansas City a Super Bowl three-peat. DeJean got a pick-6 on his 22nd birthday, Sweat tormented Mahomes and the Eagles routed [...]

Track's proposed eligibility, transgender rules would completely ban Semenya and others

10 February 2025

Track and field moved toward adopting rules that would place athletes assigned female at birth but have higher testosterone levels, like Caster Semenya, under the same set of rules as [...]

Jennifer Jones to coach Rachel Homan rink at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

10 February 2025

Jennifer Jones will coach Rachel Homan's foursome at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts set to begin on Friday in Thunder Bay, Ont. [...]

Sidney Crosby cleared to lead Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off after injury scare

10 February 2025

Canada's captain Sidney Crosby for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament says he's overcome the upper-body injury that kept him out of the Pittsburgh Penguins' last two games. [...]

B.C. bible college accused of mistreating trans player no longer hosting basketball provincials

10 February 2025

An evangelical Mennonite bible college in British Columbia that has been accused of mistreating a transgender player says it will no longer be hosting the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball [...]

U.S. star Shiffrin struggling with PTSD after crash, won't defend giant slalom title at ski worlds

10 February 2025

Mikaela Shiffrin says she is dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder following a crash in November and will not defend her gold medal in giant slalom at the skiing world championships. [...]

The 4 Nations Face-Off is a big deal for hockey fans, and the puck drops in Montreal

10 February 2025

The Bell Centre is the first of two venues, hosting most of the world’s biggest hockey stars as they play for their country in a best-on-best tournament for the first [...]

Mr. Thomson goes to Ottawa

1 February 2025

“The climate crisis is a human rights crisis.” So says Fraser Thomson, a lawyer with Ecojustice. And Thomson is in a position to do something about it. As the lead [...]

Mr. Franklin’s Sad Cake will make you glad

1 February 2025

Welcome to Leaside cooks! Each month we will cover a Leasider’s special dish with a hearty side order of narrative. And you will find the recipes online by clicking the [...]

Here’s some news – Michelle Dubé’s a Leasider

1 February 2025

If you’re into news at all, you should recognize the name and voice of Michelle Dubé – the co-anchor of both CTV News at Noon and CTV News at 6 [...]

Hey, there’s another election!

1 February 2025

Toronto District School Board is holding a byelection to fill the vacancy in the office of trustee, TDSB Ward 11, resulting from Rachel Chernos Lin’s election as City Councillor, Don [...]

Take two jokes and call me in the morning

1 February 2025

I sit in LifeLabs below Whole Foods, waiting for my bloodletting and feeling rather uncomfortable. Not because of the needle that was soon to be pushed into my arm, but [...]

2025 Agnes Macphail Award recipient Jason Ash!

1 February 2025

The recipient of the 2025 Agnes Macphail Award, Jason Ash, is very invested in his Thorncliffe Park community, but he is also a bit of an anomaly, as he attended [...]

Farm Boy chooses Leaside

1 February 2025

Farm Boy has landed in Leaside! The chain, known for its fresh local produce, prepared foods and more, opened on December 5th in the old Sobeys location at Laird and [...]

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! [...]

The things are gone!

10 February 2025

The setup (as seen below) at Yonge and Roxborough is gone! We will watch what comes up!The snow covers the cars! Maybe it's smart not to drive!They did clear th! [...]

Snow is here!

9 February 2025

Snow is with us for a few days! Seen here on MacPherson.It will be coming most of the week. [...]

Something is changing!

8 February 2025

These were set up as benches and occasional sellers of fruit things. Or even occasionally people sitting there on the benches at the corner of MacPherson and Yonge Street.It's being [...]

The corner at work!

8 February 2025

The building is starting at Yonge and Roxborough. It is likely to be up quickly.It's being worked on. All of Yonge Street will look different.Many of the stores are staying [...]

Maybe bicycles will end soon!

7 February 2025

One will need these even without bicycles. A good way to move along Young Street with one of these.One bottle only on Roxborough!The new building will start soon! [...]

Roxborough at Yonge

7 February 2025

A lot will be changed at that corner when the instruction finishes. [...]

At Yonge and Roxborough

6 February 2025

The guys and their machines are making a new building at Yonge and Roxborough. It's not supposed to be too might.New stuff at Clementine's on Yonge Street.Just parked on MacPherson [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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