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by The Bulldog • May 23, 2019

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Matthews, Marner back with Leafs after 4 Nations

23 February 2025

Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner were in Saturday's lineup for the Maple Leafs. [...]

Rusty Senators unhappy with effort in loss to Habs

23 February 2025

At the start of the month, the Ottawa Senators were only two points back of the Toronto Maple Leafs for second place in the Atlantic Division. [...]

Maple Leafs hang on to beat Hurricanes 6-3

23 February 2025

Alex Steeves scored his first NHL goal as the Toronto Maple Leafs jumped on the Carolina Hurricanes early and held on late for a 6-3 victory Saturday. [...]

Ford highlights promise to speed up Ring of Fire approvals at stop in Thunder Bay

22 February 2025

Ford pointed to the critical minerals mined in the Ring of Fire region as Ontario's "ace in the hole" in the face of possible tariffs from the U.S. [...]

Jays to wear City Connect jerseys in 13 games

22 February 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays will wear their City Connect alternate uniforms on 13 occasions during the 2025 season, the team said Saturday. [...]

Ontario’s top civil servant told PC Party to remove partisan Washington trip ad

22 February 2025

Ontario's top civil servant raised concerns about Doug Ford's trip to Washington D.C. after the PC party used images from the government-supported trip for partisan commercials [...]

Ontario pauses 15 government advertising campaigns deemed to be partisan

22 February 2025

When Doug Ford called a snap election, Ontario's top civil servant paused 15 government ad campaigns that had previously been flagged by the auditor general as partisan. [...]

1 man sent to hospital after North York hit-and-run

23 February 2025

Toronto police are investigating a hit-and-run in North York that sent one person to a hospital late Saturday evening. According to police, the collision involving two vehicles happened near Wilson [...]

Ontarians bear the cold to vote in advance polls ahead of election day

23 February 2025

The chilly weather did not stop some Ontarians from casting their ballots over the weekend and taking advantage of advance voting, despite having fewer days to do so. “This election [...]

Jean Perrin brand cheese recalled for E. coli: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

22 February 2025

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled two kinds of Jean Perrin brand cheeses due to a possible pathogenic E. coli contamination. The agency says the recall covers Jean Perrin [...]

1 man seriously wounded near Moss Park, police say

22 February 2025

Toronto police are investigating after a man in his 60s was critically injured near Moss Park late Saturday afternoon. According to police, victim was wounded near Sherbourne Street and Shuter [...]

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners, citing ‘humiliating’ handovers of hostages

22 February 2025

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel says the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners is delayed “until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without the humiliating [...]

Kids by Babyganics sunscreen recalled due to solvent: Health Canada

22 February 2025

A children’s sunscreen is being recalled after a solvent was found in the product that could pose health risks. Health Canada says SC Johnson & Son, Inc. is recalling some [...]

Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship garners support

22 February 2025

OTTAWA — Thousands of people have electronically signed a parliamentary petition calling for revocation of Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship over his role in the Trump administration, which is pointedly threatening [...]

What Ontario's major parties would do for the province's schools

23 February 2025

Each major opposition party has made several education pledges, including increased funding. In contrast, the Progressive Conservatives haven’t released any details of its education plans. [...]

Not sure who to vote for in the Ontario election? This guide will help you decide

23 February 2025

If you've paid zero attention to the Ontario election but want to get out and vote on Thursday, this is the article for you. [...]

Post-secondary schools are cutting programs across Ontario. Should it be a bigger election issue?

23 January 2025

As Trump complains about Canada, data shows most crime guns seized in GTA come from U.S.

22 February 2025

While U.S. President Donald Trump claims Canada hasn't done enough to stop the flow of illegal migrants and fentanyl south, data from GTA police forces shows American guns are being [...]

Congo's conflict is escalating week after week. Here's why some say Canadians need to pay attention

22 February 2025

Chaos and violence are escalating in the eastern Congo as Rwanda-backed rebels take over mineral-rich areas. Congolese community members in Toronto say Canadians shouldn’t turn a blind eye to the [...]

2 passengers file lawsuits after Delta plane crash in Toronto

22 February 2025

After a Delta Air Lines plane crashed and flipped at Pearson airport Monday, lawsuits alleging negligence have been filed separately in U.S. District Court in Georgia and Minnesota. [...]

Ontario's top bureaucrat criticizes Doug Ford over Washington trip

22 February 2025

Ontario's top bureaucrat is admonishing PC Leader Doug Ford and his staff for allegedly trying to use his Washington D.C. trip last week to the party's advantage in the election [...]

Goals from Gilles, Leon help Canada beat Mexico at Pinatar Cup for 1st win under Casey Stoney

22 February 2025

Casey Stoney has her first victory as Canada coach, but it came with some bruises as the sixth-ranked Canadian women survived a physical challenge from No. 31 Mexico to win [...]

Emily Clark's 3-point game helps Charge defeat league-best Victoire for 1st time this season

19 February 2025

Emily Clark had a two goals — including one into an empty net — and an assist, powering the Ottawa Charge to a 3-1 win over the visiting Montreal Victoire [...]

Nova Scotia's Black edges Alberta's Skrlik to reach semifinal at Tournament of Hearts

22 February 2025

Christina Black's curling team from Nova Scotia has advanced to the semifinal at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont., with an 8-7 win over Alberta's Kayla Skrlik. [...]

Canada's Piper Gilles, Paul Poirier win ice dance title at Four Continents

22 February 2025

Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier captured the ice dance title at the ISU's Four Continents event on Saturday in Seoul, South Korea. The Canadians beat world champions Madison Chock and Evan [...]

Canadian women set to face New Zealand in rugby 7s quarterfinals

23 February 2025

The Canadian women took an early lead but then gave up 35 consecutive points in a 35-14 loss to Australia on Saturday at the HSBC SVNS stop at BC Place [...]

What we learned about Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off ahead of Milano-Cortina Olympics

21 February 2025

Canada's leadership will put together another best-of-the-best men's hockey team in less than a year for the 2026 Olympics. [...]

Canada's Julien Viel wins dual moguls bronze at World Cup event in China

22 February 2025

Canadian freestyle skier Julien Viel captured a bronze medal at a World Cup dual moguls event in Beidahu, China, on Saturday. [...]

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! [...]

A car under the snow!

23 February 2025

It's on Roxborough and can be seen under the snow. There are a number of car like that in our area. The City is not much working on the snow [...]

ABCRA regarding MacPherson

23 February 2025

ABCRA has posted a report regarding the MacPherson-Rowanwood watermain update on its page. Here is a look at what's happening.www.abcra.ca/rowanwood-macpherson-watermain-update/ [...]

Working on the snow . . .

22 February 2025

A young one is starting to work in the Toronto winter! This time on MacPherson. [...]

Books available!

22 February 2025

More and more are made available at the place on MacPherson!Driving is the best on Yonge Street. Even walking is OK but the dumb bicycles places are empty.Lots of snow [...]

Still working at MacPherson

21 February 2025

Cars are being stopped. It's difficult to drive at best. Even at MacPherson. A lot of work is going on.Ice on the roof! But the roof is holding on. [...]

Near Yonge and Roxborough

20 February 2025

Working on a house on MacPherson. It needs basic basement repaired.Major work! [...]

Things going on . . .

20 February 2025

Something getting ready at MacPherson near Yonge Street . . .All serious stuff. We can see what happens later in the day!Putti still busy! Lots of new stuff! [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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