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by The Bulldog • February 24, 2020

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Company tied to plant-based milk listeria outbreak looks to sell its plants

4 February 2025

The company that processed plant-based milk linked to a deadly listeria outbreak is looking to sell its facilities while liquidating the location where the outbreak originated. [...]

Video shows dog left tied to pole in Ontario park, police search for owner

4 February 2025

York Regional Police say they are searching for a suspect vehicle after a dog was allegedly left tied to a pole at an Ontario park. [...]

Raptors swingman Barrett in concussion protocol

4 February 2025

Raptors swingman RJ Barrett is in concussion protocol and has been ruled out of Toronto's game Tuesday night against visiting New York. [...]

2 men shot dead in eastern Ontario home invasion, residents uninjured

4 February 2025

The OPP say a home invasion in a township in eastern Ontario has left two men dead, and the residents of the home were not injured. [...]

Metro apologizes after ‘Product of Canada’ signage error

4 February 2025

Canadian grocer Metro has apologized for a couple of labelling errors, including one signage that incorrectly said 'Product of Canada' on American produce. [...]

‘Scam alert’: Fraudsters utilizing Ontario’s $200 rebate, government warns

4 February 2025

The Ontario government is warning about a scam involving the $200 rebate cheques it has sent to eligible Ontarians. About 15 million people were to receive money. [...]

4 cats die in Toronto apartment building fire

4 February 2025

Toronto Fire Services says four cats from one apartment building unit have died in a fire in the city's east end. [...]

Teen boy charged after stabbing at Uxbridge high school

4 February 2025

Durham Regional Police have charged a 16-year-old boy after a stabbing at a high school in Uxbridge on Monday. Officers were called about an armed person at Uxbridge Secondary School [...]

Calgary man charged in Mississauga violent home invasion back in 2023

4 February 2025

A Calgary man has been charged in a violent Mississauga home invasion from 2023. Peel police say on Oct. 23, 2023, four suspects allegedly forced their way into a home [...]

Girl accused in death of Kenneth Lee seen holding sharp object, Crown alleges

4 February 2025

Prosecutors allege a teen girl accused in the death of a homeless Toronto man can be seen holding a sharp object in surveillance footage of the incident. Court has heard [...]

Trump will attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans. He’ll be the first sitting president to go

4 February 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is going to the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, the first sitting president to do so. The U.S. Secret Service, which is responsible [...]

Families and doctors sue over Trump’s order to halt funding for gender-affirming care

4 February 2025

A group of families with transgender children filed a lawsuit Tuesday over President Donald Trump’s executive order to halt federal support for gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age [...]

Opposition parties call for Parliament’s return after Trump hits pause on tariffs

4 February 2025

The federal Conservatives and New Democrats say the government needs to recall Parliament within the next month to act on U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat. On Monday, Trump agreed [...]

‘Fentanyl czar’ will serve as liaison between U.S. and Canada, minister says

4 February 2025

Federal Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says Canada’s new “fentanyl czar” will serve as a liaison between Canada and the U.S. on cross-border efforts to curb fentanyl traffic McGuinty was [...]

Report calls out Toronto for 'murderous social policies' towards homeless people

4 February 2025

A new list of demands from two advocacy groups tells the city to start investing in and improving its offerings for the city’s homeless population, particularly people with disabilities. [...]

Girl accused in death of homeless man was seen holding sharp object, Crown alleges

4 February 2025

Prosecutors allege a teen girl accused in the death of a homeless Toronto man can be seen holding a sharp object in surveillance footage of the incident. [...]

Man arrested after allegedly telling Toronto police he was part of a terrorist group

4 February 2025

Toronto police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man who claimed to be a member of a group Kahane Chai (Kach), which is considered to be a terrorist entity by [...]

Asked about prior support, Ford says he hoped Trump 'might be a little different' during 2nd term

4 February 2025

Pressed by reporters about comments on video where he said he was happy Donald Trump had won the most recent U.S. election, PC Leader Doug Ford said he hoped the [...]

Liberty Village coyotes should be humanely killed, not relocated: expert

4 February 2025

Coyotes that are attacking pet dogs in Liberty Village should be humanely killed, not relocated, an expert says. Local residents have been calling on city officials to take action after reporting [...]

How Ontario's main parties would respond to tariffs

4 February 2025

One week into Ontario’s four-week election campaign, the dominant issue by far is U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs on Canadian exports. [...]

What does ‘buying Canadian’ really mean?

4 February 2025

As the push to buy Canadian products continues despite a pause in U.S. tariffs, questions swirl around the difference between "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada." CBC's Dale Manucdoc [...]

Resilient Val Grenier and her Canadian teammates ready to go at alpine ski worlds

29 August 2023

Russia, Belarus remain banned from hockey tournaments until at least May 2026

4 February 2025

Russia and Belarus are to remain frozen out of International Ice Hockey Federation competitions through the 2025-26 season. [...]

O say can you jeer? Canucks anthem singer hits highs and lows of Trump backlash

4 February 2025

When Agasha Mutesasira was asked to perform the Canadian and U.S. anthem at the Vancouver Canucks-Detroit Red Wings game, she had no way of predicting the extemes of fan reaction. [...]

Canada's Davies ends transfer speculation, re-signs with Bayern Munich through 2030

4 February 2025

Alphonso Davies has re-signed with Bayern Munich, ending a lengthy romance with other big-name clubs reportedly interested in the Canada captain. [...]

Canada's Nurse says 'more money is coming' after opting for 1-year deal with Chicago Sky

4 February 2025

Currently in Nashville, Tenn., for her first Athletes Unlimited basketball season, Kia Nurse tapped into the experience of the 39 players around her to help assess whether Chicago would be [...]

P.E.I. premier considers scrapping multimillion-dollar NHL deal as province fights U.S. tariffs

3 February 2025

Responding to tariffs imposed on Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump, P.E.I.'s premier is vowing to take further steps to protect the Island’s economy — including the possibility of scrapping [...]

Tiger Woods announces mother Kultida's death: 'A force of nature ... my biggest fan'

4 February 2025

Kultida Woods, the Thai-born mother of Tiger Woods who instilled his dominant spirit and encouraged him to wear a red shirt on Sunday as his power colour, died Tuesday. [...]

Mr. Franklin’s Sad Cake will make you glad

1 February 2025

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 Leaside Cooks tab. by [...]

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 [...]

Talented Leaside performer Stephanie Taylor touched many lives

1 February 2025

Many performing artists have lived or attended school in Leaside over the years. They include the 1950s “Happy Gang” radio organist Kay Stokes; the novelty musical act The Videottes; saxophonist [...]

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! [...]

It's busy on Molson Street!

4 February 2025

Cars pass each other from time to time. It's a busy little street!Garbage pickup later today. Not too much is out.One of the busier flowers on Yonge Street! [...]

Breakfast available

3 February 2025

Breakfast at Pantry at Yonge and Roxborough. They have other food the rest of the round. There used to be a great coffee place for years but it ended.Lots of [...]

Mitfar busy!

2 February 2025

All tables being used by Mitfar this afternoon! They have excellent pastries, coffee and other drinks!They are on Yonge Street. [...]

Motorcycles still around!

2 February 2025

The guy is taking a package from his motorcycle on MacPherson. It's still icy on the streets so hopefully he takes good care on his motorcycle.It's on MacPherson. Available to [...]

Putti doing well!

1 February 2025

Putti still has new stuff and sees new people on Yonge!Looking good on Yonge and MacPherson!Looking good on MacPherson. Nicely showing! [...]

Fixing a house!

31 January 2025

All set up to fix the house on Roxborough. The work goes all over the year -- even January!Another picture on the Lobby.It's best to leave the cars under the [...]

Yonge and Roxborough!

30 January 2025

The new building is starting! That's where the coffee and pizza places were as well the gym for kids. It won't be too high but Yonge and Roxborough is changing [...]

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 [...]

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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