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Hudson’s Bay returns to court seeking liquidation approval

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Hudson’s Bay is set to be back in court Monday morning where it will seek approval to begin liquidating its entire business, putting more than 9,000 jobs at risk. [...]

When the earth stood still: A look at Ontario’s 1st COVID-19 shutdowns

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Five years ago, on March 17, 2020, a state of emergency was declared in Ontario due to the spread of the coronavirus; in the days that followed, this is what [...]

Berrios leads Blue Jays past Atlanta Braves 6-2

16 March 2025

Jose Berrios pitched six strong innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in exhibition baseball action Sunday. [...]

Toronto bar where 12 were injured in mass shooting issues statement

16 March 2025

At the opening of the Piper Arms at Scarborough Town Centre, on Friday, March 7, three unknown men entered the bar and began shooting. Bar owners are grateful no one [...]

Raptors sign Castleton to second 10-day contract

16 March 2025

The Toronto Raptors signed centre Colin Castleton to a second 10-day contract Sunday. [...]

Ontario city removing American flags from facilities, adding giant maple leaves

16 March 2025

Citing public requests, Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish says the city will replace U.S. flags at local facilities and has ordered giant Canadian flags to replace them. [...]

So Donald Trump wants more border security? Here’s how the RCMP is ramping up efforts

16 March 2025

As part of the new approach, RCMP officers are increasingly engaging with people who live near the border to gather information. [...]

Dina Pugliese returns to Breakfast Television as co-host alongside Tim Bolen

17 March 2025

Breakfast Television announced that on Monday, Tim Bolen and Dina Pugliese would be the new co-hosts of the morning show. Pugliese is a familiar face after becoming the co-host of [...]

Nighttime walks and DIY haircuts: Ontarians look back at the first COVID-19 lockdown

17 March 2025

Five years ago, Ontarians suddenly found themselves staying home as part of a bigger push to “flatten the curve” of the COVID-19 pandemic. What was initially meant to last two [...]

Ivory Coast native is a rising basketball star in the GTA.

17 March 2025

David Kouadio only took up hoops after moving to Canada five years ago. Now, the Grade 9 student is in the starting lineup at Polaris Prep in Burlington. We’re always [...]

Men charged, others wanted in series of Scarborough convenience store robberies

17 March 2025

Two men have been charged, and two others remain wanted in a series of alleged convenience store robberies across Scarborough dating back to 2024. Toronto police said that between November [...]

What you need to know about buying a car in a trade war

17 March 2025

Spring is usually the hottest time of year for car sales. But with Trump’s tariffs affecting aluminum, steel and auto parts, this year could be different. If tariffs on cars [...]

Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects

17 March 2025

Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You’ll be paying more to do so. The Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods from [...]

Carney, Macron vow to strengthen ties to tackle geopolitical, economic crises

17 March 2025

PARIS — Canada must strengthen ties with France and other allies in the face of geopolitical and economic crises, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday in France. Making opening remarks [...]

U.S. firms won $210M in Toronto city contracts in last 2 years. Why a ban on their bids matters

17 March 2025

A CBC Toronto analysis of competitive city contracts awarded in Toronto since late 2022 found that 10 per cent were won by American-owned companies, worth about $210 million. Experts say [...]

Hair loss drug finasteride can cause debilitating side-effects, men say

17 March 2025

For decades, millions of men around the world have turned to a drug — finasteride, or Propecia, its most well-known brand name — to slow hair loss. But an increasing [...]

Gotta buy 'em all: Pokemon card game is under threat from scalpers, fans say

17 March 2025

Over the past few months, the Pokemon card hobby has been plagued by scalpers and resellers buying up a large portion of the stock, then asking for double the price [...]

'The trust is gone': Ontario business and labour look for new partners as U.S. trade war continues

16 March 2025

The damage done by Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff war has Ontario businesses looking for new trading partners and allies in the midst of deep uncertainty caused by the conflict. [...]

Mississauga taking down American flags 'at the request of many,' mayor says

16 March 2025

Mississauga is the latest city that says it will stop flying the American flag amid a trade war between Canada and the U.S., along with President Donald Trump's annexation threats. [...]

What's happening this St. Patrick's Day weekend in Toronto

15 March 2025

St. Patrick's Day lands on Monday, March 17th, but celebrations for all things Irish are happening all weekend long. Here's everything you need to know, from events you and the [...]

'We are heartbroken': Scarborough pub issues statement just over a week after mass shooting

16 March 2025

The Instagram post to Piper Arms Pub’s account follows a March 7 shooting in which three men opened fire inside the establishment on its opening night. No one was killed [...]

The IOC will elect a new president this week. Here's what you need to know

17 March 2025

Thomas Bach's successor will have to navigate political tensions and a warming climate, among other hurdles [...]

Saskatchewan dethrones Carleton in U Sports women's basketball final; Victoria routs Calgary for men's title

16 March 2025

The top-seeded Saskatchewan Huskies defeated the Carleton Ravens 85-66 to win the U Sports women's basketball Final 8 championship game on Sunday. Earlier, the University of Victoria Vikes defeated the [...]

Steven Dubois wins 3 races to highlight Canada's 6-medal Sunday at short track worlds

16 March 2025

Canada's men's short track relay team joined its women counterparts on the top of the speed skating podium, one of three gold in a six-medal haul Sunday at the ISU world championships in [...]

Bonus golf: McIlroy and Spaun tie at The Players Championship, setting up Monday playoff

17 March 2025

Rory McIlroy built a three-shot lead on the back nine at The Players Championship and unheralded J.J. Spaun didn't blink. They wound up tied after a four-hour rain delay and [...]

Ivanie Blondin wins silver for 8th career mass start medal at world championships

15 March 2025

Canada's Ivanie Blondin claimed silver in the women's mass start for her third medal at the 2025 world single distances championships in Hamar, Norway. [...]

Niagara Falls and Burlington fighters added to UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines

17 March 2025

Canadians Gillian (The Savage) Roberson and Serhiy Sidey have been added to a May 3 UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines, Iowa. [...]

Homan holds off Sweden's Hasselborg in round-robin play at women's curling worlds

16 March 2025

Canada's Rachel Homan made a draw for a single in the 10th end for a 9-7 win over Sweden's Anna Hasselborg on Sunday at the world women's curling championship. [...]

We found our cover couple from 2011

1 March 2025

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Since its incorporation in 1913, Leaside has constantly been evolving and transforming. But in many, many ways, Leaside has remained [...]

Is this the most famous dog in Leaside?

1 March 2025

Many successful people have lived in Leaside over the years. I’ve written about some of them in Leaside Life. But this is the first time I’ve written about a successful [...]

Calling all senior shinny players!

1 March 2025

Richard Brayley and Andy Thomson met just a few months ago even though they have lived one street away from each other in South Leaside for over 30 years. Both [...]

Dude, where’s my bus?

1 March 2025

During the recent election campaign, Premier Ford said he’s confident that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will finally open in 2025. Years late, mega-digging, noise and disruption. Surely the Crosstown must [...]

No Rooz Pirooz! Ali and his many new beginnings

1 March 2025

Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is an ancient holiday and one which Leasider Ali Toufighi has observed his entire life. It is a celebration of new beginnings. Turns out Ali [...]

ParaGolf helps swingers of all abilities

1 March 2025

In the depths of this winter’s longest days, anyone who’s ever swung, or wanted to swing a golf club longs for warmer days to arrive. At last, here we are [...]

Get moving!

1 March 2025

Whether you’ve hibernated over the winter or embraced the exhilarating and invigorating cold air outdoors, a new season is almost upon us and opportunities abound for getting outdoors and active [...]

Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

13 March 2025

Save the Date! [...]

AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

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Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 3:00pm [...]

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 15th, 2024

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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

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Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 17th, 2023

19 April 2023

Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program

1 March 2023

Chanukah Menorah Lighting

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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! [...]

Putti looking good!

17 March 2025

Putti ads more things almost daily -- much more than others along Yonge Street.Books keep mooing and leaving! The "library" is on MacPherson.Still woking at MacPherson near Yonge! [...]

Seen downtown

16 March 2025

A nice setup seen on a wall in a coffee place downtown. [...]

Walking on MacPherson

16 March 2025

We see many dogs on MacPherson. Hopefully they don't leave a mess!One of the very few bikers on Yonge Street. He stopped to take a telephone call.He stopped on MacPherson [...]

A bit of spring is showing!

15 March 2025

People managed to sit outside the Quail. They spend inside most of the winter.MacPherson near Yonge is still seeing some work. Very few books in the MacPherson box. But they do [...]

Roxborough looking good!

14 March 2025

One of the many people walking with their dogs in our area. This one is in the Roxborough.A house on Roxborough getting furniture.Working on the new building at Roxborough near [...]

Nice walk on Yonge Street

13 March 2025

It's still a bit cold but the dog walkers manage!They are still working on MacPherson near Young.Still working under the street and under house. [...]

Still staying!

12 March 2025

The burger place still stays south of us on Yonge Street. Some people still eat burgers.Putti keeps on going!They are still working on MacPherson near Yonge. [...]

Save the date – 2025 Annual General Meeting

9 March 2025

Monday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.William Lea RoomLeaside Memorial Community Gardens1073 Millwood RoadDoors open 7 p.m. Agenda items include a resolution to expand the area served by the Leaside Residents Association [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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Local churches join together at St. Cuthbert’s for service
March 5, 2025
DVW4EA surveys Ward 11 Trustee candidates on climate
February 28, 2025
Meet Toronto-St. Paul’s provincial candidates, Feb 19th
February 19, 2025
Discover edible flowers w/Leaside Garden Society, Feb 13th
February 5, 2025
Reminder: TDSB Ward 11 By-Election – March 3rd, 2025
January 28, 2025

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