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2024 By-Election: Councillor Ward 15, Don Valley West

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Why the ‘godfather of AI’ says Industrial Revolution-style job changes loom

29 October 2024

In an exclusive small gathering, Geoffrey Hinton voiced his hopes and concerns about AI to Global News and warned the risks to jobs could be as great as the Industrial Revolution. [...]

$2M string of ‘coordinated’ Ontario bank robberies leads to 5 people charged

29 October 2024

Ontario police say they have made four arrests and are seeking a fifth man in connection to a string of bank robberies which occurred across Ontario over a 16-month period. [...]

$200K for ‘mediocre care’: Parkinson’s fight draining Ontario couple

29 October 2024

According to a economic report conducted by Parkinson Canada, the disease comes with a hefty price tag for patients and caregivers, with costs expected to hit $4.4 billion by 2034. [...]

Ontarians to get $200 rebate cheque next year, Ford announces

29 October 2024

Queen's Park is planning on sending Ontario taxpayers a $200 rebate cheque in the mail by early next year, Premier Doug Ford announced Tuesday. [...]

Ontario girls, including 12-year-old, charged with arson that caused $2M in damage

29 October 2024

A 12-year-old girl is among four teens facing charges in a Durham arson investigation that saw more than $2 million in damage caused. [...]

‘Fight for the knife’: Ontario man testifies in trial of brother accused of murdering their parents

29 October 2024

The brother of an Ontario man accused of murdering their parents, and attempting to murder him, testified at his trial in Toronto. [...]

South Bruce residents vote in favour of allowing underground nuclear waste storage

29 October 2024

A second Ontario municipality has formally decided it is willing to become the site of a deep geological repository for Canada's nuclear waste. [...]

Ontario to provide taxpayers with $200 rebate

29 October 2024

The Ontario government will give each taxpayer a $200 rebate. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Tuesday and said the rebate will also extend to families with children, with an [...]

Toronto could hike hotel tax to help pay for FIFA World Cup costs

29 October 2024

It could soon cost a little more to stay in a Toronto hotel as the city is now considering a temporary hike to its Municipal Accommodation Tax as a way [...]

12-year-old girl among teenage suspects charged in 'suspicious' Ontario house fire

29 October 2024

Four teenagers, including a 12-year-old girl, are facing charges after police say they set an Oshawa, Ont. home on fire while the residents were inside. [...]

Warm weather may not stick around for Toronto trick-or-treaters

29 October 2024

It is not yet clear if warm weather will hold out for trick-or-treaters on Thursday night as a stretch of summerlike temperatures arrive ahead of Halloween. [...]

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Toronto suffers serious injuries: police

29 October 2024

A pedestrian was rushed to hospital with serious injuries late Monday night after a collision in Toronto’s Mount Dennis neighbourhood. [...]

More frozen waffles recalled in Ontario as Health Canada review continues

29 October 2024

Health Canada is continuing its investigation into waffles possibly contaminated by Listeria after more items sold exclusively at a retail location in Napanee, Ont. were recalled. [...]

'Serious' house fire in Scarborough leaves 1 injured

29 October 2024

A house fire in Scarborough Tuesday morning left one person with minor injuries. [...]

Ontario sending $200 rebates to 15 million people amid early election speculation

29 October 2024

The Ontario government says it will send a $200 rebate cheque to roughly 15 million people in the province. The announcement comes as Premier Doug Ford has hinted an early [...]

4 men arrested, 1 wanted in string of Ontario bank robberies that netted over $2M

29 October 2024

Police say they have arrested four men and are searching for one more in connection with a number of bank robberies across Ontario that spanned nearly two years and netted over [...]

4 girls charged after alleged arson in Oshawa causes millions in damages

29 October 2024

Four girls ranging in age from 12 to 16 years old are facing criminal charges after an alleged arson badly damaged several homes in Oshawa earlier this month. [...]

As Brampton, Ont., aims to curb illegal rentals, records show local councillor co-owns non-compliant property

29 October 2024

CBC Toronto has learned that a Brampton, Ont., municipal councillor co-owns a property with an unregistered basement apartment, in contravention of city bylaws. The news comes as the City of [...]

Possible measles exposure at airports in Vancouver, Toronto and Fredericton prompts warning

29 October 2024

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has warned of a possible measles exposure at airports in Vancouver, Toronto and Fredericton on Oct. 16. [...]

Work permit changes could worsen Ontario child-care staff shortages, advocates warn

29 October 2024

New federal rules would prevent international students who graduate from early childhood education programs from applying for a work permit in Canada — a change that the Ontario government, colleges [...]

Maple Leafs fan, 7, catches attention of NHL with Halloween costume

29 October 2024

A young Toronto Maple Leafs fan has caught the attention of the NHL with his Halloween costume this year. With the help of his dad, Grayson Haire, of Trenton, Ont., will wear [...]

Canada's Freddie Freeman is the World Series MVP

29 October 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter takes a look at the sort-of Canadian Dodgers first baseman whose home-run binge has put L.A. on the verge of a championship. [...]

Decathlon world champ Pierce LePage dealing with low of missing Olympics

29 October 2024

Pierce LePage knew his hopes of competing at the Paris Olympics were over in July. Nearly fourth months later, following surgery in August for a herniated disc in his back, [...]

Professional Women's Hockey League could add 2 expansion teams for 2025-26 season

29 October 2024

The six-team Professional Women's Hockey League is launching its expansion process with plans to add two franchises for the start of the 2025-26 season, a league executive announced Tuesday. [...]

Gushue, Homan earn wins to remain unbeaten at Pan Continental curling championship

29 October 2024

Canada's Brad Gushue defeated American John Shuster 7-5 on Tuesday to remain unbeaten at the Pan Continental curling championships. [...]

Former women's national team goalkeeper Erin McLeod signs with NSL's Halifax Tides

29 October 2024

Goalkeeper Erin McLeod is coming home to Canada to play professional soccer in Halifax when the Northern Super League makes its debut in April. [...]

At 7-foot-9, Canada's Olivier Rioux is world's tallest teen, intriguing basketball project

29 October 2024

At seven-foot-nine, Olivier Rioux is two inches taller than former NBA giants Gheorghe Muresan and Manute Bol. He embraces the attention and welcomes the stares. Rioux has worked hard but [...]

From the pool to the ice: How a Calgary athlete is making the switch from elite diving to Olympic bobsleigh

28 October 2024

When Yohan Eskrick-Parkinson retired from springboard diving this summer, he thought his athletic career was over. Then, a former strength-training coach of his, and two time Olympic medalist Lascelles Brown, [...]

Get ready! Ward 15 residents’ associations to hold by-election candidates meeting

1 October 2024

The Ward 15 by-election set for Nov. 4, 2024, will decide on a candidate to succeed Councillor Jaye Robinson as our Ward 15-Don Valley West representative on City Council. That [...]

Peter Love channels his energy

1 October 2024

Peter Love is not a Leasider, but he certainly has Leaside connections! The co-founder of Summerhill Group, one of Canada’s leaders in delivering energy efficiency programs, has worked for a [...]

It’s (another) by-election season

1 October 2024

With crisp autumnal weather come colourful autumn leaves, and, this year, election signs too, as we approach the Ward 15 City Council by-election to replace late Councillor Jaye Robinson. As [...]

Singing in the shower to shining on stage

1 October 2024

As every September approaches, I start singing in the shower more often, getting ready for the start of a new choir season. And I’m probably not the only one – [...]

Liz remembers historic days at LHS

1 October 2024

Liz Fletcher remembers the Ides of October 1954 for a myriad of reasons, most of them to do with sports and socializing. Fletcher, then Liz Brown, was in Grade 11 [...]

Match point! Rita Lee’s outstanding service to tennis

1 October 2024

If you’ve been on the tennis scene in the neighbourhood over the past 30 years, chances are you know Rita Lee. This hyper-energetic volunteer has been the face of both [...]

Remembering Leonard’s Hobby Centre

1 October 2024

Over the years in this space, I’ve reminisced about some of my favourite Bayview haunts, including Claire’s Cigar Store, Danté’s Pizza, Mac’s Milk, Badali’s Fruit Market and Rawley’s Meats. But [...]

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

13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

12 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! [...]

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! [...]

Community Clean Up Day

8 April 2024

Join us on April 21 to help tidy up the neighbourhood! 12 Noon to 12:45pm [...]

Many cars heading north!

29 October 2024

Still all busy near Roxborough on Yonge Street. No bicycles seen. [...]

The Roxborough place!

28 October 2024

A lot of serious building!A bin to take out things from the building.A lot of is leaving from the building!A lot more being taken out! [...]

A great dog!

28 October 2024

He is not really young but very beautiful! He has won a prize! Very great looking and lives on Roxborough walking with his master!Ready for Halloween on Roxborough!Available for pickup [...]

The end of Alaska!

27 October 2024

The end of Alaska! It's been there a long time. No doubt someone else will take over the space.A new one going up on MacPherson! Hopefully not too high.Available for [...]

Rowanwood/MacPherson postponed until spring!

26 October 2024

It is the watermain construction at Rowanwood and MacPherson that will defer until spring 2025. It was to have started sooner. But apparently they don't have construction materials yet.The City [...]

Ready walking!

26 October 2024

All ready to move along on Yonge Street! Many cars but walking is best!Many, many cars on Yonge Street! Maybe they will take the unused bicycle paths off and get [...]

Duelling construction toilets!

25 October 2024

Noted by Bill McLaughlin. [...]

Ward 15 Don Valley West virtual candidates meeting

5 October 2024

Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 7-9 p.m. This is your opportunity to hear from eleven* candidates running to represent us as Toronto City Councillor for Ward 15 before the November 4, 2024 [...]

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 [...]

Anthony Furey

23 September 2024

I want to be the councillor for Don Valley West so I can provide effective representation to the residents on the local issues that matter to them. I know the [...]

Dhruv Jain

23 September 2024

I am running to be our next City Councillor because I’m passionate about building family-friendly communities with diverse housing options, infrastructure and transit that works for everyone, and safe neighbourhoods [...]

Sam Robinson

23 September 2024

I want to be the City Councillor for Don Valley West to continue the legacy of my mother, Jaye Robinson. Over the last 14 years, I witnessed her deep commitment [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin

24 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

24 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 [...]

Anthony Furey

24 September 2024

I want to be the councillor for Don Valley West so I can provide effective representation to the residents on the local issues that matter to them. I know the [...]

Dhruv Jain

24 September 2024

Sam Robinson

23 September 2024

I want to be the City Councillor for Don Valley West to continue the legacy of my mother, Jaye Robinson. Over the last 14 years, I witnessed her deep commitment [...]

Evan Sambasivam

23 September 2024

I was born and raised in Don Valley West. I love our community, but I’m worried about what I’m seeing in the city. I’m worried about the cost of housing, [...]

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All-Candidates Meeting at Lawrence Park Comm. Church
October 22, 2024
AppleFest Returns to Bayview on October 19th, 2024
October 16, 2024
FONTRA Ward 15 Virtual Candidates’ Meeting: Oct 16th
October 15, 2024
Thorncliffe Transit: Virtual Engagement Session – Oct 10
October 4, 2024
Leaside Garden Society: Stephen Smith on climate & trees
October 1, 2024

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Bayview-Leaside BIA's AppleFest
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