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by The Bulldog • May 25, 2019

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Ontario urged to ‘double down’ on college, university funding given tariff threat

20 March 2025

Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet is facing calls to increase funding to the struggling post-secondary sector. Advocates argue it's an effective way to protect against tariffs. [...]

RCMP conduct raids in Ontario, Quebec, break up human smuggling ring

20 March 2025

The RCMP have arrested eight people in Quebec and Ontario as part of an investigation targeting a smuggling ring that allegedly transported migrants across the U.S. border. [...]

Up to 80 Teslas damaged at Ontario dealership as Musk decries ‘deranged’ acts

20 March 2025

Hamilton police are investigating after upwards of 80 Tesla vehicles were damaged outside a dealership Wednesday — yet another case of vandalism against the EV maker globally. [...]

York University professors seek court order to stop program suspensions

20 March 2025

York University has said it is temporarily suspending new admissions to 18 degree programs in the fall of 2025. [...]

Ontario sees another sharp increase in measles cases over a week

20 March 2025

Ontario has seen another sharp increase in measles cases over the last week as the highly infectious disease spreads among mostly unvaccinated people. [...]

Leafs sign defenceman Prokop to one-year deal

20 March 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman John Prokop to a one-year contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. [...]

Toronto plane crash: Delta flight had ‘high rate of descent,’ preliminary report finds

20 March 2025

Canada's safety board has released a more detailed report into the Delta plane crash in Toronto last month, but stopped short of drawing any conclusions into what caused the crash. [...]

Ontario colleges, universities and businesses call for more post-secondary funding

20 March 2025

Three major organizations representing Ontario’s colleges, universities and business community are urging the province to boost investment in the post-secondary sector, saying the economic threat from the United States underscores [...]

Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

20 March 2025

The head of the Bank of Canada has signalled a shift in how the central bank sets its benchmark interest rate at a time when tariff uncertainty with the United [...]

Blue Jays’ Shapiro on Guerrero Jr. contract talks: ‘I think we’re going to sign him’

20 March 2025

Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro is downplaying concerns that a contract stalemate with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could lead to the superstar slugger departing the team next winter. Speaking at the club’s spring [...]

Hudson’s Bay liquidation on hold as discussions continue to diffuse differences

20 March 2025

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay’s proposed liquidation is still on hold as the company works to address its differences with landlords and other stakeholders after filing for creditor protection earlier this [...]

Police investigating after man found dead on University of Toronto campus

20 March 2025

Toronto police are investigating after a man was found dead on the University of Toronto campus Wednesday morning. Investigators were called to Queen’s Park Crescent near Grosvenor Street just before [...]

Mark Carney will maintain oil and gas emissions cap, environment minister says

20 March 2025

OTTAWA — A Mark Carney government will maintain the cap on emissions from the production of oil and gas, Environment Minister Terry Duguid said in a recent interview. Under former [...]

Boy, 13, charged in multiple vehicle thefts, break-and-enters in Markham

20 March 2025

A 13-year-old boy has been charged and police are looking for three other suspects in connection to multiple break and enters and vehicle thefts in Markham. York Regional Police investigators [...]

Ontario sees another sharp increase in measles cases, outbreaks growing in Quebec and Alberta

20 March 2025

There's been another sharp increase in Ontario measles cases, as the province begins to release weekly reports on the infectious disease. Public Health Ontario is reporting 470 measles cases since [...]

Delta plane that crashed at Pearson airport was travelling at high rate of descent, prelim report suggests

20 March 2025

The proximity warning system aboard the Delta Air Lines flight that crashed at Pearson airport last month sent an alert indicating a high rate of descent less than three seconds [...]

Ontario colleges, universities and business groups urge boost in post-secondary funding

20 March 2025

Three major organizations representing Ontario's colleges, universities and business community are urging the province to boost investment in the post-secondary sector, saying the economic threat from the United States underscores [...]

York University professors seek judicial review over admissions suspension for 18 programs

20 March 2025

Four senators at York University and a member of its academic planning and research committee are asking for a judicial review of the institution's decision to suspend admissions to several [...]

Police look for suspects wanted in York Region home invasion, SUV theft captured on video

20 March 2025

York police say they are looking for as many as four suspects after a home invasion and auto theft in Richmond Hill that was captured on security video. [...]

Woman killed in Bowmanville fire identified as Kelli Faris, 54

20 March 2025

Durham police have identified the person killed in a blaze that tore through a historic building in Bowmanville earlier this month as 54-year-old Kelli Faris. [...]

‘It’s just too much money’: Leafs fans react to hiked season ticket prices

19 March 2025

Season tickets for the Toronto Maple Leafs have been raised by more than 20 per cent in some sections. CBC’s Greg Ross spoke to a frustrated lifelong fan. [...]

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry elected as 1st-ever female IOC president

20 March 2025

Behind closed doors inside a resort in western Greece, International Olympic Committee members elected the first female president of the largest global sporting organization on Thursday. Kirsty Coventry will become [...]

Not just a dunker, Canada's Toby Fournier excelling on all fronts as she leads Duke into March Madness

19 March 2025

Star forward and leading scorer for the Duke Blue Devils. Freshman of the year. A conference title and a top two seed in March Madness. Yes, those accomplishments could describe [...]

How historic Olympic medal catapulted Canada's Eleanor Harvey into fencing's elite

20 March 2025

Since authoring a classic Olympic bronze-medal winning underdog story, Canada's Eleanor Harvey’s follow-up season has cemented her as a legitimate contender on the international fencing circuit. The 30-year-old has claimed [...]

Canadians to watch at this weekend's indoor world championships

20 March 2025

Shot putter Sarah Mitton and sprinter Christopher Morales Williams are some of the top Canadians competing in China this weekend. [...]

Canadians are still playing key roles for March Madness contenders

19 March 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at some Canadians to watch in the NCAA college basketball tournaments, including men's assists leader Ryan Nembhard of Gonzaga. [...]

Oilers fan Mark Carney practices with team before Thursday's home game against Jets

20 March 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the Edmonton Oilers on the ice Thursday, as the NHL team prepared for a game against the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets. [...]

NBA champion Boston Celtics to be sold for a record $6.1B US

20 March 2025

The Boston Celtics are being sold for what would be a record-setting initial valuation of $6.1 billion US to a group led by Symphony Technology Group managing partner William Chisholm, [...]

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

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! [...]

Putti looking good!

20 March 2025

Putti always have the most interesting window!Available for pickup on Roxborough where a lot of houses leave things for people to pick up! [...]

Stil working at Yonge and MacPherson!

19 March 2025

They are building some underground stuff on MacPherson. A lot of work on that street!A difficult underground.New books still being added on the MacPherson box! People are picking them up. [...]

Happening at Yonge and MacPherson

18 March 2025

A lot is going on at the end of the street!Construction, construction in our area!New buildings will be going up. Our whole area will look different. [...]

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 [...]

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
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Reminder: TDSB Ward 11 By-Election – March 3rd, 2025
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