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by The Bulldog • June 14, 2019

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Ottawa Food Bank reducing food sent to agencies because of mounting costs

11 January 2025

The Ottawa Food Bank says it will reduce the amount of food it provides to programs within its network as it copes with increasing costs and growing demand for its services. [...]

University of Guelph sees positive norovirus test as 190 report feeling ill

11 January 2025

An Ontario public health official says they've detected norovirus among a group of 190 people reporting symptoms of gastroenteritis at the University of Guelph over the last week. [...]

‘Hell on earth’: Ottawa rapper TwoTiime among Canadians displaced by L.A. fires

11 January 2025

The 23-year-old says he woke up Thursday to a nightmarish scene as the Kenneth fire began spreading through the West Hills, fanned by strong Santa Ana winds. [...]

Ontario teen puts ‘himself in significant danger’ to save man from tent fire

11 January 2025

A Hamilton, Ont. teen says he has been overwhelmed by the accolades since he rushed inside a burning tent to help a man who was trapped inside. [...]

Blue Jays sign Hoffman to three-year-deal

11 January 2025

Right-handed pitcher Jeff Hoffman, selected ninth overall by the Blue Jays in 2014 first-year player draft and dealt to the Colorado Rockies the following summer, is back with Toronto. [...]

Ontario man testifies against former cellmate accused of kidnapping 14-year-old boy

10 January 2025

A 14-year-old boy whose identity is covered by a publication ban was abducted around 8:30 a.m. on March 4, 2020, outside 345 Driftwood Avenue. [...]

Ontario mother pleads for return of child, allegedly taken to India by estranged husband

10 January 2025

Camila Vilas Boas, whose three-year-old son Valentino has been away since August, said she never leaves her cellphone, hoping the screen will finally light up with news of her boy. [...]

Woman charged after man found stabbed in burning Toronto apartment

11 January 2025

A 29-year-old woman is facing charges after a man was found with stab wounds in a burning apartment in downtown Toronto Friday morning. [...]

Anita Anand will not seek Liberal leadership

11 January 2025

Transport Minister Anita Anand announced on social media Saturday she will not seek the leadership of the Liberal Party, nor will she run for re-election in the riding of Oakville. [...]

Lorenzo Insigne and other Toronto FC players report for pre-season medicals

11 January 2025

Toronto FC players reported for pre-season medicals Saturday ahead of training camp stints in Spain and Florida. [...]

'I didn't want to go cold turkey:' Environment Canada's David Phillips on why he keeps working after retirement

9 January 2025

When Environment Canada Senior Climatologist David Phillips retired this past September, he wasn’t quite ready to call it a career. [...]

This Canadian teen lost her hands and feet, she says more people should know how it happened

11 January 2025

A Canadian teen is reaching audiences around the world with powerful social media videos showing life without hands and feet – the price she paid after developing sepsis. [...]

Gastroenteritis at the University of Guelph: 190 students reportedly sick

10 January 2025

The number of gastroenteritis cases at the University of Guelph has risen to 190. [...]

2 people charged for allegedly discharging smoke canister inside Union Station

11 January 2025

Toronto police have charged two people accused of discharging a smoke canister inside Union Station on New Year’s Day. [...]

Family of man with mental illness question officers' use of force during arrest

11 January 2025

The family of a Toronto man with a serious mental illness say he was left unconscious and on life support he was involved in a violent clash with police at [...]

Woman charged after man found stabbed in burning apartment unit near Moss Park

11 January 2025

Toronto police have charged a 29-year-old woman with aggravated assault and two counts of arson after a man was found stabbed in a burning apartment unit on Friday morning. [...]

Pair of GTA councillors to launch anti-tariff ads during Trump's presidential inauguration

11 January 2025

Two Greater Toronto Area councillors are launching an online ad campaign against Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat on Canadian goods. The ads will target mobile devices in Washington [...]

Toronto youth advocates reflect on Justin Trudeau's changed legacy

11 January 2025

A decade ago, when Justin Trudeau talked about climate change, reconciliation, feminism and smoking weed — a lot of millennials were on board. Today, youth advocates say broken promises, a lack of employment opportunities [...]

Province-wide homelessness report confirms concerns advocates have had for years

11 January 2025

Advocates working to fight homelessness say a report released this week by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) confirms the reality they see on a daily basis, and highlights the [...]

Ontario is considering buying back Hwy. 407. How would that work?

10 January 2025

Doug Ford’s government is reigniting speculation that Ontario could buy back Highway 407. CBC’s Lane Harrison has more on what that would mean for drivers. [...]

Man dead after falling through ice off Toronto Islands: police

10 January 2025

Emergency crews found a hole in the ice after the man was reported missing Thursday, Toronto Fire says. [...]

Morin's OT winner lifts Boston Fleet to win over Ottawa Charge

11 January 2025

Canada gets revenge on Czechs, to battle U.S. for gold supremacy at women's U18 hockey worlds

11 January 2025

The Canadian women advance to Sunday's gold-medal game while getting revenge on the Czech Republic following a 4-2 win on Saturday in the semifinals at the women's U18 hockey world [...]

Felix Auger-Aliassime wins Adelaide International final to capture 6th ATP Tour title

11 January 2025

Canadian men's tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime won his sixth ATP Tour title on Saturday, beating American Sebastian Korda in three sets in the final at the Adelaide International. [...]

Lindsey Vonn finishes 6th in her 1st World Cup downhill race since 2019

11 January 2025

Lindsey Vonn skied into an impressive sixth place in her first World Cup downhill race for six years on Saturday. The 40-year-old from the United States — the greatest downhill [...]

What to watch this weekend in Olympic sports

10 January 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks ahead to some interesting events including Lindsey Vonn's downhill return. [...]

Former San Diego Wave coach Casey Stoney to take over Canadian women's soccer team: reports

10 January 2025

Canada Soccer has settled on former San Diego Wave coach Casey Stoney as the new coach of its women's team, according to multiple reports. The sixth-ranked Canadian women have been [...]

Blue Jays add all-star reliever Jeff Hoffman with $33M US, 3-year contract

11 January 2025

All-star reliever Jeff Hoffman and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $33 million US, three-year contract. The team announced the deal Friday night, two days after Hoffman's 32nd [...]

Beija Flor Bouquets preserves floral memories

1 January 2025

Twenty years ago, while travelling to exotic locales, Davida Vineberg saw beautiful flowers that had been preserved for future enjoyment. She was so mesmerized by these bouquets that she can’t [...]

ÜNI Learn Play Café offers a unique hub for families

1 January 2025

In March 2024, Melissa Saunders realized her dream of creating a space where both children and adults can enjoy educational experiences and make new friends, called ÜNI Learn Play Café, [...]

Fitter and stronger for 2025 with Eleanor Feetham

1 January 2025

If your New Year’s resolution is to be fitter and stronger, local Leasider Eleanor Feetham’s got you covered. Based in Leaside, Eleanor Feetham, owner of E-Fitness (E-Fitness.ca), offers a variety [...]

Young Poet’s Corner

1 January 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 [...]

Ramona’s warms the community with comfort food

1 January 2025

Leasiders have embraced a popular Thornhill restaurant, which opened at 1608 Bayview Ave. in May 2023. Fans of Ramona’s, who had been making the trek to the original location, which [...]

Hitting the ground running

1 January 2025

It is a thrill to be writing my first column in Leaside Life as your new City Councillor for Ward 15 – Don Valley West. After serving six years as [...]

Editor’s Welcome January 2025

1 January 2025

New beginnings! Some form of ‘health is wealth’ makes many people’s perennial New Year’s resolutions lists. Two years ago, I resolved to add more weights to my fitness regime. I’d [...]

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! [...]

We have snow!

11 January 2025

It's not too bad on MacPherson so far! Let us hope for the best!The busses are making it down Yonge Street! Better than taking the car!Nice things on the Roxborough [...]

Yonge and Roxborough

10 January 2025

The older places such as pizza and coffee have gone. A new building is starting!It might not even take a long time for the new building to come up.The book [...]

Rebel House ready!

10 January 2025

Afternooners are ready! Many people drop by. [...]

Too cold for bicycles!

9 January 2025

Don't see any bikes on Yonge Street! It's just too cold!Getting ready for doing more on the Yonge Street place.Still looking good onYonge Street. [...]

Yonge Street busy!

8 January 2025

Cars and trucks are using the street. Not a bicycle to be seen! After all, it's quite cold!More books on the MacPherson box! New ones keep being added.More great clothes [...]

It's dog time!

7 January 2025

The lady is crossing on Roxborough in a great coat with her dog!They are on MacPherson with the lovely dogs!Canada Post is working again! This one parked on MacPherson! [...]

It's on Roxborough!

6 January 2025

Even looks ready to open! It's best to be safe!Available on Roxborough. Someone will take all that stuff.New books available on MacPherson. [...]

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 [...]

Province releases Therme deal details, while 865 trees are bulldozed at Ontario Place

4 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 [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin

23 September 2024

I want to make a difference in people’s lives. I want to make sure we have safe, clean, accessible, affordable, and friendly neighbourhoods where communities and businesses can thrive. [...]

Habiba Desai

23 September 2024

As a dedicated advocate for community safety and development, I am running for City Councillor in Ward 15 to address key issues affecting residents’ quality of life. My platform focuses [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

TLAB Annual Report

13 July 2024

We congratulate Chair Dino Lombardi on his continuing leadership of the TLAB. It is important to remember that Toronto has a unique (in Ontario) distinction in having its own tribunal [...]

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