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

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Toronto Argonauts, Saskatchewan Roughriders lead the way on CFL all-star teams

30 October 2024

The Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders each had nine players named to the East and West Division all-star squads [...]

TTC board postpones vote on proposal to ban e-bikes, e-scooters during winter months

30 October 2024

The TTC's board postponed a vote this week on a proposal seeking a seasonal ban on electric bikes and scooters in the transit system over potential fire hazards. [...]

Ontario reveals cost of moving alcohol to convenience stores and long-term plan for LCBO

30 October 2024

The province for months remained tight-lipped on how much its Crown corporation in charge of alcohol sales could stand to lose from the deal. [...]

Raptors all-star Scottie Barnes out three weeks

30 October 2024

All-star forward Scottie Barnes is out with a fractured right orbital bone. [...]

NewsAlert: Barnes out with broken orbital bone

30 October 2024

Toronto Raptors all-star Scottie Barnes is out at least three weeks with a fractured right orbital bone. [...]

Deadly Ontario boat crash: Man facing dangerous operation, impaired charges

30 October 2024

An Ontario man is facing dangerous operation and impaired charges in connection to a fatal May long weekend boat crash that left three people dead. [...]

‘Deeply missed’: 52-year-old gorilla at Toronto Zoo dies from natural causes

30 October 2024

The Toronto Zoo says its "iconic" gorilla, aged 52, has passed away from natural causes after experiencing significant health issues. [...]

One person seriously injured after being pulled from Toronto apartment building fire

30 October 2024

One person was rushed to hospital after being pulled from a burning home in Toronto’s east end on Wednesday morning. [...]

Ontario to table 'ambitious' economic update, Doug Ford says

30 October 2024

Ontario's finance minister is set to table his fall economic statement today, which the premier says is an ambitious plan to build highways, hospitals and homes. [...]

Toronto will be better prepared for snowstorms this winter due to bylaw changes, city says

30 October 2024

The city says it will be better able to respond to major snow events during the upcoming winter season as a result of changes that have been made to its [...]

Toronto Zoo says beloved gorilla Charles has died after heart issues

30 October 2024

A beloved gorilla who has lived at the Toronto Zoo for five decades died on Tuesday after experiencing “significant health issues” within the last week, staff confirmed Wednesday. [...]

Toronto man arrested after package containing prohibited guns was intercepted by border agents at mail sorting centre

30 October 2024

A 34-year-old man is facing charges after a parcel containing three prohibited guns and a quantity of ammunition was seized by border agents at a mail processing centre. [...]

No injuries after two-alarm fire at commercial building in North York

30 October 2024

No injuries were reported following a two-alarm fire in North York early Wednesday morning. [...]

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 [...]

Ontario won't hit 1.5M homes goal, housing starts shrink in fall economic statement

30 October 2024

As Premier Doug Ford's government attempts to get 1.5 million homes built by 2031, its Ministry of Finance says projected housing starts for the next three years have gone down [...]

Toronto has a new plan to incentivize much-needed development of 20,000 rental homes

30 October 2024

As the city's population grows and rental housing stock remains too low, Toronto council is looking at a new plan to incentivize construction starts on 20,000 new purpose-built rental homes. [...]

2 teens, man charged in armed Mississauga jewelry store robbery

30 October 2024

Two Toronto teenagers and a man from Markham are facing charges in the wake of an armed robbery at a Mississauga jewelry store last month. [...]

Charles, the Toronto Zoo's western lowland silverback gorilla, dies at 52

30 October 2024

The Toronto Zoo says its 52-year-old western lowland silverback gorilla, Charles, died Tuesday after the sudden onset of "significant health issues." [...]

In an e-commerce world, what does the future of malls look like in the GTA?

30 October 2024

One of Toronto’s biggest shopping malls is turning 60. As e-commerce continues to disrupt the retail landscape, how do Yorkdale and other malls plan to evolve so they can celebrate [...]

This foreign worker says he paid his own wages for a cook position that didn't exist

30 October 2024

A national restaurant company says it has given one of its franchisees 90 days to 'leave the franchise system' after a joint investigation by CBC and the Investigative Journalism Foundation [...]

How high-speed rail would change Ontario and Quebec — if it actually happens

30 October 2024

A high-speed rail line linking Canada’s two largest cities, Montreal and Toronto, has been the stuff of dreams — and political campaigns — for decades. But will it actually happen [...]

Volpe's grand slam sparks slumping Yankees offence in time to avoid Dodgers sweep in World Series

30 October 2024

Anthony Volpe's third-inning grand slam overcame Freddie Freeman's record-setting home run, and the New York Yankees avoided a World Series sweep with an 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

Canada's Eltorgman, Naughton eliminated in quarterfinals of Cambridge Classic squash tourney

29 October 2024

Canadian squash player Salah Eltorgman dropped a 7-11, 11-4, 11-9, 11-7 decision to Israel's Daniel Poleshchuk in quarterfinal play Tuesday at the Cambridge Group of Clubs Classic. [...]

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, [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Yet another coffe place!

30 October 2024

Brand new at the corner of Yonge Street and Rowanwood -- opposite MacPherson. Yet another coffee place!Putti carrying on with new things all the time!Yet another big truck bringing heavy [...]

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 [...]

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
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October 1, 2024

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

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