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by The Bulldog • May 5, 2019

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Sens beat Leafs in OT to cut series deficit to 3-1

27 April 2025

The Senators have a pulse in the Battle of Ontario. [...]

Ontario man in custody on allegations he tried to join terror group: RCMP

26 April 2025

A 32-year-old Ontario man has been arrested for allegedly trying to join a terrorist group. He remains in custody under a terrorism peace bond, RCMP says. [...]

On the Brink: Ontario woman mastering the art of coupons to fight inflation

26 April 2025

As economic uncertainty fuels volatile grocery prices, Canadians may be left feeling like their dollar is falling short. This is where Kathleen Cassidy comes to help. [...]

Ontario touts success of 24/7 construction, says Gardiner ahead of schedule

25 April 2025

Last spring, the transportation minister floated the idea of 24-hour construction to speed up rehabilitation work on the Gardiner Expressway. [...]

Perron sees Berube’s fingerprints all over Leafs

25 April 2025

David Perron is having a cringe-inducing case of déjà vu. [...]

Guns used in death of Toronto boy hit by stray bullet shown to jury at murder trial

25 April 2025

Two Glock 19 handguns which were used in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Dante Andreatta were shown to a jury on Friday. He was killed by a stray bullet in [...]

Ottawa bus crash inquest coming to a close, jury to consider recommendations

25 April 2025

A coroner's inquest into a deadly Ottawa bus crash in 2019 is coming to a close, with the jury expected to soon begin their deliberations. [...]

Senators defeat Maple Leafs in overtime to stave off playoff sweep

27 April 2025

The Senators have a pulse in the Battle of Ontario. Jake Sanderson scored at 17:42 of overtime as Ottawa survived a blown 2-0 lead to top Toronto 4-3 and stay [...]

1 arrested, 1 wanted in theft of luxury cars in Brampton

26 April 2025

One man is in custody, and police are searching for another after close to $1 million worth of cars were stolen in Brampton in November 2023. Peel police say two [...]

Pedestrian in his 70s pronounced dead after a collision in Vaughan

26 April 2025

A pedestrian in his 70s has died after he was hit by a vehicle in Vaughan early Saturday morning. York Regional Police say the man was crossing the street at [...]

Man sent to hospital after crashing into utility pole in Harbord Village

26 April 2025

Emergency crews were called to the Harbord Village neighbourhood on Saturday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into a utility pole. Authorities say the incident happened at approximately 12:18 p.m., near [...]

ICE deports immigrant mother of an infant and 3 children who are US citizens, lawyers say

26 April 2025

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have in recent days deported the Cuban-born mother of a 1-year-old girl — separating them indefinitely — and three children ages [...]

Canada’s Indigenous leaders on losing Pope Francis: ‘An ally and a friend’

26 April 2025

Indigenous leaders in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis say they hope the Vatican continues to promote the reconciliation efforts he championed during his papacy. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon [...]

Ontario financial advisor charged in $1.8M fraud investigation

26 April 2025

ORILLIA — Police in central Ontario have laid a dozen charges against a financial advisor who is alleged to have stolen more than $1.8 million from clients. The Ontario Provincial [...]

Party leaders campaign in Ontario, B.C. battlegrounds as election day nears

26 April 2025

Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh all blitzed through key ridings in southern Ontario and British Columbia on Saturday with the final vote in the federal election now just [...]

Senators top Leafs in OT to stay alive in Battle of Ontario

27 April 2025

The Senators have a pulse in their first round of playoffs as Jake Sanderson scored in overtime to lift Ottawa to a 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. [...]

Multiple homes evacuated in midtown Toronto after gas line hit, fire breaks out

26 April 2025

Multiple homes on Balmoral Avenue in Toronto had to be evacuated Saturday afternoon after a gas line was damaged in the area, causing a fire to break out. [...]

Toronto opens 'Heroes' Way' to commemorate 2018 North York van attack

26 April 2025

A street in North York is taking on a new name in tribute to the people who rushed in to help during the fatal van attack that took place on [...]

'It's time' for OpenStreetsTO to make a comeback, Toronto resident says

26 April 2025

A Toronto resident started an online public campaign encouraging others to call on the city for the return of OpenStreetsTO. [...]

Ontario financial advisor charged in $1.8M fraud investigation

26 April 2025

Police in central Ontario have laid a dozen charges against a financial advisor who is alleged to have stolen more than $1.8 million from clients. [...]

Pedestrian dead after collision at highway intersection in Vaughan, Ont.

26 April 2025

A 76-year-old man has died after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Highway 7 and Martin Grove Road in Vaughan, Ont., on Saturday. [...]

Senators top Leafs in OT to stay alive in Battle of Ontario

27 April 2025

The Senators have a pulse in their first round of playoffs as Jake Sanderson scored in overtime to lift Ottawa to a 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. [...]

Canada wins twice on opening day at world mixed doubles curling championship

27 April 2025

The Canadian team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant opened the world mixed doubles curling championship with two wins on Saturday at Willie O'Ree Place in Fredericton, N.B. [...]

Johnson leads Calgary Wild past Tides

26 April 2025

Kahli Johnson scored twice and the Calgary Wild won their first road match of the new Northern Super League with a 4-1 decision against the Halifax Tides on Saturday at [...]

Adzija, Brandt score early to back Peslarova in first career start as Fleet blank Sceptres 3-0

26 April 2025

Lexie Adzija and Hannah Brandt scored first-period goals and Klara Peslarova finished with 29 saves in her first career start to lead the Boston Fleet to a 3-0 victory over [...]

Ashton Bell helps Charge ring up Victoire 3-2; Ottawa closes in on PWHL playoff spot

26 April 2025

Ashton Bell scored twice, including once shorthanded, to give the Ottawa Charge a 3-2 win over the Montreal Victoire in Professional Women's Hockey League action Saturday in Ottawa. [...]

Canada looking for 1st mixed doubles curling world championship

24 April 2025

Olympic qualification points are also on the line for Canadian team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant as they head to New Brunswick for the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, [...]

Tennessee Titans draft Canadian receiver Elic Ayomanor 136th overall

26 April 2025

Tennessee selected the Stanford Cardinal receiver with the 34th pick of the fourth round, No. 136 overall, in the NFL draft Saturday. [...]

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

1 May 2025

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 [...]

Protected: A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights

1 May 2025

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights appeared first on Leaside Life. [...]

Honouring Bill Pashby, helping make Leaside strong and Canada proud

1 May 2025

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

1 May 2025

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

1 May 2025

Recent tariff actions by the U.S. government have triggered a wave of national pride among Canadians. Similar outpourings of patriotism occurred during World War II and following Canada’s victory in [...]

And speaking of elections….

1 May 2025

For any proud Canadian, it’s not hard to notice that we’re currently facing a challenge to our very sovereignty. But while we navigate the aggressive tactics of the new administration [...]

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

Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

1 March 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! [...]

He is happy!

26 April 2025

A nice dog on Roxborough. He likes to hang out on the porch of his house!A nice afternoon on Roxborough!One of the many ads on our area! [...]

FIATs on MacPherson!

25 April 2025

We don't see too many FIAT cars in Toronto. But there are two on MacPherson. They are Italian cars seen much more in Italy and only a few in our [...]

Pest control!

24 April 2025

A pest control truck on MacPherson. It's needed from time to time at houses.A fireplace truck from experts on MacPherson. Fixing one up in a house.Offered on a place on [...]

Long held restaurant!

23 April 2025

The restaurant on Dupont, known as Vesta Lunch, has been there forever and is open 24 hours! It will end at some point."Kitchen Table" on Dupont is also open all [...]

Election time!

22 April 2025

Advance votes could have been held on Monday and a couple of days before at University-Rosedale at offices close to Yonge and Bloor. Now the election day is Monday, April [...]

Seen on MacPherson . . .

21 April 2025

Noting Easter at a MacPherson house!A Roxborough place that always gives out bottles for the bottle takers!Noted for dog lovers and dogs themselves! [...]

Tennis courts!

20 April 2025

Bill McLaughlin sent the photo of the tennis courts being fixed at the Ramsden Park last week. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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