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Taxpayer advocacy group calls on Ontario to reverse transparency changes

15 March 2026

The Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement unveiled plans to shield the premier, his cabinet ministers and their staff from freedom of information laws. [...]

McMann makes big first impression with Kraken

15 March 2026

Bobby McMann knew things would feel a little different on Saturday night. [...]

McMann scores two, Kraken thump Canucks 5-2

15 March 2026

Two goals and an assist from newcomer Bobby McMann powered the Seattle Kraken to a decisive 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. [...]

Raptors 905 open new practice facility

15 March 2026

AJ Lawson couldn't help himself when he stepped on Raptors 905's new practice court. [...]

Al-Quds Day protest proceeds after court rejects Ford’s injunction bid

14 March 2026

A court has rejected the Ontario government’s request to stop an Al-Quds Day protest in Toronto, ruling the province did not meet the legal threshold required to block the rally. [...]

Police identify woman found dead in north Toronto home

14 March 2026

Police have identified the woman found dead inside a north Toronto home as 60-year-old Xian Wei Shao. She is believed to be Toronto's fourth homicide victim of 2026. [...]

Charges laid in Toronto-area zipline accident that sent child to hospital

14 March 2026

Ontario's public safety regulator has laid charges against the operator of a Scarborough trampoline park following a zipline accident in January that sent a boy to hospital. [...]

Brampton man charged in fraud investigation targeting South Asian community

15 March 2026

A 21-year-old Brampton man is in custody in connection with a fraud investigation targeting members of the South Asian community. Police in Peel Region say they began an investigation in [...]

Canada settles for Paralympic silver after 6-2 loss to U.S. in hockey

15 March 2026

Canada’s Para ice hockey team settled for silver after a 6-2 loss to the United States on Sunday in the final event of the Milan Cortina Paralympics. Liam Hickey scored [...]

Windsor police release footage of ‘targeted arson’ at the home of slain Khalistan movement critic Nancy Grewal

15 March 2026

Authorities in Ontario have released surveillance footage showing what homicide investigators believe to be a “targeted arson” at the home of 45-year-old Nancy Grewal, an outspoken critic of the Khalistan [...]

Years of training keep Artemis II crew mission-ready, researcher says

15 March 2026

MONTREAL — Despite the delays for the NASA’s Artemis II mission around the moon and back, a space medicine researcher says the crew, which includes Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, are [...]

Whitby 14-year-old is among Canada’s best in Taekwondo

15 March 2026

Laila Farag has already built quite the taekwondo resume which includes a cadet gold medal at the Canadian Taekwondo Championships earlier this year in Halifax. Laila is also a multi-time [...]

Man arrested, 2 other suspects wanted in Mississauga hotel robbery

15 March 2026

Police in Peel Region have arrested one man and are searching for two additional suspects who are wanted in connection with a robbery that took place at a Mississauga hotel [...]

Multi-brawl game that drew 572 penalty minutes a ‘black eye’ on N.L. hockey: official

15 March 2026

ST. JOHN’S — An investigation into a Newfoundland junior hockey game that exploded into three brawls and racked up 572 minutes in penalties has resulted in sweeping suspensions, according to [...]

Inside the weird world of Toronto’s transit seat upholstery

15 March 2026

Scoring a seat on a busy bus, streetcar or subway is a hot commodity, but have you ever thought about why they're made the way they are? Welcome to the [...]

Special weather statement for strong winds issued for GTA: Environment Canada

15 March 2026

Residents across the Greater Toronto Area are being warned of strong winds from Sunday through to Tuesday morning, according to Environment Canada. [...]

27th annual St. Patrick's Day Race takes to the streets of Toronto

15 March 2026

Toronto runners marked the start of the spring running season by taking part in the 27th edition of the St. Patrick's Day Race. The yearly run is in support of [...]

Withdrawn charges in Stronach sex assault trial raise questions about prosecution

15 March 2026

When his trial began in February, Frank Stronach faced 12 counts related to seven female complainants whose allegations included sexual assault and the historical charges of rape and attempted rape. [...]

Al-Quds Day rally proceeds in Toronto after judge rules against Ford government's injunction request

14 March 2026

An Al-Quds Day rally took to the streets near the U.S. consulate in Toronto Saturday, after an Ontario Superior Court justice ruled that the demonstration could continue as planned. [...]

Ontario wants to change its FOI rules to keep some records secret. Here's what you need to know

14 March 2026

Ontario wants to exempt the premier, cabinet ministers and parliamentary assistants from being subject to the province’s freedom-of-information (FOI) rules, a move that’s sparked outrage from experts, opposition parties, and [...]

Raptors 905 open first-ever practice facility in Mississauga

14 March 2026

The Raptors 905, G-League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, opened their first-ever practice facility in Mississauga, Ont. CBC's Naama Weingarten has more on how this facility is a game-changer for [...]

Canada claims ice hockey silver as United States romps to 5th consecutive Paralympic gold

15 March 2026

Canada's Para ice hockey team settled for silver after a 6-2 loss to the United States on Sunday in the final event of the Milan Cortina Paralympics. [...]

Canada's Kalle Eriksson, guide Sierra Smith earn slalom bronze for 3rd medal of Paralympic debut

15 March 2026

Canadian Para alpine skier Kalle Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith capped their memorable Paralympic debut with bronze in the men's visually impaired slalom on Sunday at the Milano-Cortina Games. [...]

Canadian women miss chance to automatically qualify for FIBA World Cup

15 March 2026

Aaliyah Edwards scored a game-high 22 points and added 15 rebounds as Canada dropped a 66-62 decision to Japan on Sunday at the FIBA women's basketball World Cup qualifying tournament [...]

Argentina vs. Spain Finalissima in Qatar called off after widening of Middle East war

15 March 2026

UEFA said Sunday that the game between Argentina and Spain known as Finalissima that was supposed to be held in Qatar has been cancelled after the widening Middle East war. [...]

Excited Einarson opens 'louder' world championship with wins over Sweden, U.S.

15 March 2026

Canadian skip Kerri Einarson looked up Saturday and saw real people, instead of cardboard cut-outs, in the stands at Calgary's WinSport Event Centre. She heard the roar of the crowd [...]

Canada's wheelchair curling team completes perfect Paralympic campaign, claiming 1st gold since 2014

14 March 2026

Canada's wheelchair curling team won its fourth Paralympic title and first since Sochi 2014 on Saturday with a 4-3 victory over defending champion China at the Milano-Cortina Games. [...]

Canada's Steven Dubois wins 500m gold at world short track championships

14 March 2026

Canada's Steven Dubois won gold in the 500 metres Saturday at the world short track speedskating championships. Dubois topped the podium in the same distance last month at the Milano-Cortina [...]

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Apple Fest – October 18th, 2025

20 August 2025

Save the Date! [...]

Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

13 March 2025

Save the Date! [...]

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

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! [...]

Looking great at the lane!

15 March 2026

It's looking nicely clean!Getting clear near the end of MacPherson! [...]

Getting is best! at Mitfar!

14 March 2026

His reason is written on his back! :))Some books are available!Always remember to check into Danielle! [...]

Dogs in our area!

13 March 2026

They are walking with them all the time!He is walking with him!He likes with his dog to walk all the time! [...]

We will have a by-election at our place!

11 March 2026

Chrystia Freeland is leaving our place at University-Rosedale. A new person, Dr. Danielle Martin, also a Liberal, is a candidate to replace Freeland. A by-election is expected. Freeland stepped down [...]

It's being built in our area!

10 March 2026

The new place is going up! Right at Yonge Street and it hopefully won't be too big a building!Traffic is not available while the building works.Hopefully it won't be too [...]

It's moving along!

10 March 2026

There will be the large building near our area. Just off Yonge Street. [...]

Looking good!

9 March 2026

Seen in at MacPherson!Looking good to walk out! [...]

Protecting the Ontario Science Centre Building

14 December 2025

The LRA supports Councillor Matlow’s motion that City Council: request the Province of Ontario to provide a comprehensive update on the condition and status of repairs of the Ontario Science [...]

Ontario Line Construction

4 December 2025

We applaud Metrolinx' 4th quarter update report on the Ontario Line construction in North York, in being comprehensive and inclusive of the status of all parts of the program. Going [...]

Ward 15 Town Hall – November 25

13 November 2025

You are invited to the Councillor’s next Ward 15 Town Hall meeting: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Leaside Memorial Gardens, William Lea Room 1073 Millwood Rd. Transportation [...]

849 Eglinton Ave. E. Community Meeting

23 June 2025

Zoom WebinarJune 26 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.Developer PEM Eglinton LP is hosting an applicant-led Community Meeting to discuss the updated plans for the redevelopment of 849 Eglinton Avenue East into a [...]

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

TDSB under provincial rule: A parent perspective

19 December 2025

Image Credit: TDSB- Planned Addition By Mary Turcotte, SEDRA Board Member It was June 27, 2025. The school year was ending and my focus was shifting to upcoming summer plans [...]

Davisville Village development

17 October 2025

Big, bold and everywhere throughout Davisville Village. This 3D rendering shows the state of play for developments throughout our catchment. [...]

Scrambled Thinking at Yonge and Eglinton?

30 September 2025

For several years, there has been interest in adding a pedestrian scramble to the intersection of Yonge and Eglinton. It is one of the busiest intersections in the city of [...]

Action Alert – Community Consultation – 77 Davisville Ave

12 September 2025

Photo Credit: City of Toronto Community Consultation Registration Page There is an upcoming Community Consultation around the rezoning application that has been submitted to the City of Toronto for [...]

Davisville School PXO? No No No

12 September 2025

What is a PXO? It is the acronym for a Pedestrian Crossover, as described here on the City of Toronto’s website. For several years, SEDRA, Councillor Matlow, and community members [...]

56 Storeys on Soudan

20 June 2025

The City of Toronto has received a development proposal for a 56 storey building on a site at 148-158 Soudan Avenue. The City Planning department will hold an online community [...]

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 [...]

Some of Toronto’s most historic buildings may be at risk of demolition as clock ticks

7 February 2026

Almost all 3,600 listed heritage properties in Toronto — including several national historic sites, and the Gibraltar Point lighthouse — are about to lose their protection against demolition and redevelopment, [...]

Provincial overreach

14 December 2025

Toronto, along with municipalities across Ontario, has suffered an avalanche of provincial laws, regulations, and policies affecting planning and development, all without prior consultation or engagement with the City of [...]

Growing space for trees: : Protecting and enhancing the tree canopy while supporting infill housing and addressing concerns with iceberg homes – Recommendation Report

2 December 2025

We strongly support the Growing Space for Trees concept and the proposed policy direction intended to (a) protect and enhance the tree canopy while supporting Infill Housing and (b) address [...]

Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review Phase 2, Wards 9 & 11

2 December 2025

The report, dealing with Wards 9 and 11, represents the first stage in the implementation of the Avenues Policy Review to “modernize” policies and zoning to enable mid-rise buildings along [...]

Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) & Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) in-effect

22 November 2025

On August 15, 2025, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved six OPAs bringing new policies for 25 MTSAs and 95 PMTSAs into force and effect. The Minister’s Decisions [...]

Retail on major streets

13 November 2025

The initiative would permit a range of businesses with patios, including cafés, restaurants, bars, retail stores, and professional offices. This would apply residential properties currently located on Major Streets, and [...]

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 [...]

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