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Raptors drop down to ninth after draft lottery

13 May 2025

A frustrating season where Toronto Raptors fans were torn between a win-now mentality and their hopes of a high draft pick has come to a disappointing conclusion. [...]

Raptors drop down to ninth after draft lottery

12 May 2025

The Toronto Raptors will draft ninth overall in this summer's NBA Draft. [...]

TTC considering renaming Dundas Subway Station after local university

12 May 2025

A report to be considered by the Toronto Transit Commission recommends approving a partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University to rename Dundas Subway Station. [...]

After Ontario backtracks on landfill study, Liberals seek probe into donor links

12 May 2025

The Liberals want the integrity commissioner to look at whether Doug Ford’s government gave the project special treatment because its developers are lucrative donors to his party. [...]

Fake Viagra seized at Toronto convenience store, Health Canada issues warning

12 May 2025

Health Canada seized counterfeit Viagra from a convenience store in Toronto's east end after it was caught with selling the fake pills. [...]

2 Toronto high school students rushed to hospital after daylight stabbing

12 May 2025

Toronto police said they were called to the area of Guildwood Parkway and Livingston Road just before 2 p.m. for reports of a stabbing beside a high school. [...]

Ontario tables latest housing bill, promising changes have municipal support

12 May 2025

On Monday, Housing Minister Rob Flack gathered municipal leaders and developers at a news conference to announce the bill, along with a round of infrastructure funding. [...]

Fire reported at residential home near Bathurst and Richmond

13 May 2025

Toronto Fire are on the scene of a large fire at a residential home near Bathurst and Richmond Streets. Emergency services were called to the area just after 10:30 p.m. [...]

2 injured in two-vehicle Scarborough collision

13 May 2025

Two people have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle collision in Scarborough Monday evening. Toronto police were called to Kingston Road and Highway 2A just after 7:30 p.m. Both [...]

2025 mosquito season could be more intense in Ontario due to weather, experts suggest

13 May 2025

Pest control experts say soggy weather in the Greater Toronto Area and in other parts of Ontario could mean more bugs in the coming weeks. [...]

Toronto Raptors to pick ninth overall in 2025 NBA Draft

12 May 2025

The Toronto Raptors will draft ninth overall in this summer’s NBA Draft. The Raptors moved down two spots after having the seventh-worst record in the 2024-25 regular season. Toronto had [...]

Better intelligence, targeted searches and exit checks: How the CBSA is increasing opioid and narcotic seizures

12 May 2025

More than five million commercial trucks crossed into Canada last year, and more than 53 million passengers in cars, presenting just as many opportunities for criminals to smuggle in drugs, [...]

Software update keeps Newark airport radar online but network concerns and flight limits remain

12 May 2025

A new software update prevented a third radar outage in the last two weeks at New Jersey’s busy Newark airport when a telecommunications line failed again over the weekend, Transportation [...]

Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autism

12 May 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a first-in-the-nation executive order to block the federal government from collecting personal health data related to autism, a direct rebuke [...]

Prime Minister Carney to announce major cabinet shakeup Tuesday with many new faces going in

12 May 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney will unveil his new cabinet Tuesday after returning his party to power last month — and there are expected to be some changes to the front [...]

TTC board to mull proposal from TMU to rename Dundas Station

13 May 2025

The TTC board will consider a proposal this week from Toronto Metropolitan University to change the name of Dundas Station to TMU Station. [...]

Raptors slip to 9th in NBA draft lottery; Mavericks win top pick with 1.8% odds

12 May 2025

The Toronto Raptors will draft ninth overall in this summer's NBA Draft. The Raptors moved down two spots after having the seventh-worst record in the 2024-25 regular season. [...]

Mississauga man, 26, arrested and charged with sexual assaults, Peel police say

12 May 2025

A Mississauga man has been arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting two women and trying to pull a teen girl into his vehicle, Peel Regional Police say. [...]

Ontario tables new bill aimed at speeding up development of homes, roads and transit

12 May 2025

Ontario's housing minister has announced a plan to speed up new home construction while lowering costs for developers through new legislation that was tabled on Monday. [...]

Rents dropping in Toronto, giving tenants more negotiating power, experts say

12 May 2025

The average price for apartments and condos has been trending down for over a year and as a result of the slow market, landlords are offering incentives to entice renters, [...]

Students stabbed near Scarborough high school: police

12 May 2025

Two students were taken to hospital after a stabbing near a Scarborough high school Monday, Toronto police say. [...]

PWHL playoff notebook: Montreal Victoire in the driver's seat after 4OT win

12 May 2025

On the brink of elimination, the Toronto Sceptres will try to claw back on Wednesday against Minnesota. The Montreal Victoire-Ottawa Charge series resumes on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, while [...]

Raptors slip to 9th in NBA draft lottery; Mavericks win top pick with 1.8 per cent odds

12 May 2025

The Toronto Raptors will draft ninth overall in this summer's NBA Draft. The Raptors moved down two spots after having the seventh-worst record in the 2024-25 regular season. [...]

Defence in Hockey Canada sex assault trial grills woman on text messages to friend, drinking at bar

12 May 2025

E.M., the complainant in the case, faced more questions Monday about her alcohol consumption on the night of the alleged offences and why she didn't tell her best friend she [...]

Oilers look to regain momentum as Golden Knights aim to even series in Game 4

12 May 2025

The Vegas Golden Knights are back in the hunt in their Stanley Cup playoff series thanks to their last-second victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3. [...]

'Maybe my last chance': Andreescu attacks latest comeback with sense of urgency

12 May 2025

Bianca Andreescu's run at the Italian Open tennis tournament came to an end Monday with a 7-5, 6-1 loss to Qinwen Zhang in the fourth round in Rome. [...]

Bobrovsky stops 23 shots, Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 and tie series at 2 games apiece

12 May 2025

The Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series. [...]

Canada wins gold, bronze to end World Relays and clinches another spot at athletics worlds

11 May 2025

Canada's mixed team of 100-metre sprinters will not join its men's and women's counterparts at the World Athletics Championships in September but was the lone foursome to claim victory on [...]

Announcing the Canada Proud Leaside Proud Flag Contest!

7 May 2025

Announcing the Canada Proud Leaside Proud Flag Contest! Win $250 to spend at any Bayview BIA merchant! The May issue of Leaside Life celebrates Canada with inspiring Canadian-themed stories [...]

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 [...]

A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights

1 May 2025

From tomatoes to townhouses: Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights Bennington Heights, a triangular-shaped midtown residential neighbourhood, is bounded by Mount Pleasant Cemetery to the north, the Don Valley ravines [...]

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 [...]

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! [...]

Looking good!

13 May 2025

He his noted and ready to enjoy the stairs on MacPherson!He is also looking good on MacPherson!Flowers are looking good these days! [...]

Bikes making the way!

12 May 2025

There are not too many bikes but the weather is good and they are heading up past Rosedale!Available on Roxbrough! Will anyone take it?Fixing a car on Molson Street! Unusual. [...]

Fixing the stairs!

11 May 2025

Working on Roxborough. [...]

Mother's flowers!

11 May 2025

Many available at Yorkville!Special cars available! Especially in the Spring and Summer!Things available on Roxborough to take away! [...]

Looking good!

11 May 2025

Ladies always look great when showing their own clothing! [...]

A nice dog!

10 May 2025

The lady is walking the nice dog along MacPherson.Nice garden along Molson.Along Roxborough. Another nice garden! [...]

All thats left!

9 May 2025

The whole tree is gone! On Roxborough. [...]

Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights

29 April 2025

Join LRA President Geoff Kettel and Mitch Bubuji as they lead a Jane's Walk through Bennington Heights. When: Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m. Where: Meet at Evergreen Gardens Park - just west [...]

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 [...]

SEDRA AGM – May 6, 2025

5 May 2025

Tomorrow, May 6, 2025 is SEDRA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting and you’re invited! Our AGM will be held in-person at Greenwood College School, 443 Mt. Pleasant (at Davisville) Doors open [...]

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 [...]

Annual General Meeting 2025 and Monthly General Meeting

8 May 2025

We invite all members of FoNTRA to the Annual General Meeting. Any number of representatives from your organization may attend the AGM but members must register the persons using the [...]

Ford government to appeal injunction blocking Toronto bike lane removals

30 April 2025

Doug Ford says the provincial government will appeal the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to grant an injunction that blocks the removal of several bike lanes in Toronto. “But those bike [...]

Ford Government’s Bill 5 is its latest “Trump like” assault on the environment and democracy

30 April 2025

On April 17, 2025 the Ford Government quietly tabled the omnibus Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. While the bill introduces some added authority to restrict [...]

Think Toronto is shabby and ugly? Changing this one thing could help halt the city’s race to the bottom

25 April 2025

Toronto often feels shabby. There are many examples but the renovation of College Park comes to mind. The general idea was good — skating trail, landscaping, sculptural giant frogs — but the execution [...]

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 [...]

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Mark your calendars for some Good Vibes, Sat. May 10th
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Milne House Garden Club hosts annual flower show May 15
May 7, 2025
Walk, learn, explore: Jane’s Walk returns May 2nd – 4th
May 1, 2025
St. Cuthbert’s Leaside Spring Fair set for May 3rd
April 22, 2025
Your guide to the 2025 Community Environment Days
April 21, 2025

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