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by The Bulldog • February 12, 2020

← Columnist Christie Blatchford dead of lung cancer at age 68

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Horvat, Islanders down Matthews-less Maple Leafs

22 December 2024

Bo Horvat had a goal and two assists as the New York Islanders topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night. [...]

Oysters recalled in 3 Canadian provinces over norovirus concerns

22 December 2024

Certain oysters have been recalled in three Canadian provinces following a suspected outbreak of norovirus in British Columbia that left dozens of people sick. [...]

Leafs captain Auston Matthews sits out with injury

21 December 2024

The Maple Leafs have managed pretty well minus star centre Auston Matthews. [...]

Baseball legend Rickey Henderson dead at 65: reports

21 December 2024

Rickey Henderson, a 10-time All-Star and the all-time stolen base leader, died on Friday after a bout with pneumonia, multiple outlets reported. [...]

Ottawa announces antisemitism forum in the wake of school shootings

21 December 2024

The forum will be held in Ottawa in February 2025 to 'discuss the growing public safety threat of antisemitism,' the Department of Justice Canada announced on Friday. [...]

Overheated immigration system needed ‘discipline’ infusion: minister

21 December 2024

An "overheated" immigration system admits record numbers of newcomers has harmed Canada's decades-old consensus on its benefits, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said. [...]

Weekend sunshine in Toronto to precede ‘increasingly likely’ white Christmas

21 December 2024

Saturday and Sunday are set to be sunny in the city with the temperature dropping into negative double digits before the arrival of more snow. [...]

Toronto police investigating 2 separate east-end shootings, no injuries reported

22 December 2024

Toronto police are investigating two separate east-end shootings that occurred within 12 hours of each other. [...]

Man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor in Mississauga

21 December 2024

Peel police have arrested a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a female minor in Mississauga's Square One area on Dec. 9. [...]

Toronto opens 2 more warming centres as temps dip below -15 C

21 December 2024

Toronto is opening two additional warming centres at 5 p.m. on Saturday to support people experiencing homelessness as the temperature is expected to dip to a chilly -15 C. [...]

Leafs captain Auston Matthews misses game against Islanders with undisclosed injury

21 December 2024

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews sat out Saturday night’s game against the New York Islanders with an undisclosed injury. [...]

'A protracted altercation': Toronto police investigating homicide in Corso Italia

21 December 2024

A 21-year-old man is dead after an altercation involving no less than five people broke out in Toronto’s Corso Italia neighbourhood overnight, police say. [...]

Toronto firefighters rescue man who fell into sinkhole in Yorkville

21 December 2024

A man who fell into a sinkhole in Yorkville on a snowy Friday night in Toronto has been rescued after being stuck in the ground for roughly half an hour. [...]

Police release photo of suspect vehicle in Scarborough drive-by shooting

21 December 2024

Toronto police have released a photo of a suspect vehicle wanted in connection with the fatal drive-by shooting in Scarborough earlier this week. [...]

How Toronto businesses are faring 1 week into the federal GST holiday

22 December 2024

Some small business owners say it’s been a challenging transition to implement the tax changes, and there needs to be more clarity around which products are included. [...]

Skaters return to Toronto Harbourfront Centre as rink reopens

21 December 2024

In January 2023, the rink looked like it had closed for good after repair costs grew too high. But on Saturday, with new government funding, the scenic rink on Toronto's [...]

Taylor brand oysters distributed in 3 provinces recalled over possible norovirus contamination

21 December 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers certain Fanny Bay, Sunseeker and Cloudy Bay oysters under the Taylor Shellfish Canada brand. [...]

Toronto police investigating homicide after injured man dies Saturday in Corso-Italia neighbourhood

21 December 2024

Toronto police says its homicide unit is investigating after a man, 21, was found with injuries early Saturday morning and later died in hospital. Police say they believe the man was [...]

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king and 1-time Blue Jay, dead at 65

21 December 2024

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65. Henderson was part of two World Series-winning teams, including the 1993 championship with the Toronto Blue Jays. [...]

Laura Stacey powers Montreal Victoire past Toronto Sceptres with OT winner

21 December 2024

Laura Stacey scored 15 seconds into overtime to lift the Montreal Victoire to a 4-3 victory over the Sceptres on Saturday in Toronto. [...]

Possible measles exposure at Pearson airport on Dec. 8, Toronto Public Health warns

20 December 2024

Toronto Public Health (TPH) is warning that travellers may have been exposed to measles on Dec. 8 on Emirates Airlines flight EK21from Dubai to Toronto, and at terminal one from [...]

FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup: Men's Giant Slalom Run 2 - Alta Badia

22 December 2024

Watch the second and deciding run of the men's giant slalom competition from the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup stop in Alta Badia. [...]

What to watch this weekend and over the holidays

20 December 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter guides you through some sports to brighten the season, including the world juniors, a big football day and Lindsey Vonn's return. [...]

Forecasting Milano Cortina 2026: How climate change could redefine future Winter Olympics

20 December 2024

As temperatures rise globally, winter sports are being forced to acclimate. Cancelled competitions, safety concerns, and an increased demand for artificial snow are becoming more prominent. [...]

Laura Stacey powers Montreal Victoire past Toronto Sceptres with OT winner

21 December 2024

Laura Stacey scored 15 seconds into overtime to lift the Montreal Victoire to a 4-3 victory over the Sceptres on Saturday in Toronto. [...]

Lindsey Vonn to resume her comeback in January after St. Moritz race cancelled

22 December 2024

Lindsey Vonn lost a chance to improve her ranking when the second race of her World Cup skiing comeback at age 40 was cancelled on Sunday due to strong winds [...]

Float like Abi: How Canada's Strate leans on beekeeping to master art of ski jumping

19 December 2024

Abi Strate, a certified beekeeper, was part of the Canadian team that won bronze in a mixed event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, securing the country’s first-ever ski jumping medal. [...]

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king and 1-time Blue Jay, dead at 65

21 December 2024

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65. Henderson was part of two World Series-winning teams, including the 1993 championship with the Toronto Blue Jays. [...]

Paul Bolté: winning entrepreneur and philanthropist

1 December 2024

“How can I help you?” That simple query is always what you will hear when meeting Leaside’s Paul Bolté, whether he’s discussing business or philanthropy. “There are choices to be [...]

Long-time Leasider kept the spirit alive

1 December 2024

Terry O’Sullivan, who died suddenly last December, had a singular gift for keeping the holiday spirit alive in Leaside. For over 20 years his jerry-rigged 10-metre-high lighted display, topped with [...]

The sorry state of Georgia Walsh playground continues

1 December 2024

As a follow-up to my November article, I report that the littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground continues. Being a woman of action, I emailed 311 with photos of [...]

Baseball phenom set to wow at Yale

1 December 2024

A young Leasider focused on academics, athletics and philanthropy is heading for a very bright future. As a kid who loved playing catch with his dad, Elliot Lascelles was drawn [...]

Editor’s Welcome December 2024

1 December 2024

It’s time for a new season 92 issues. Seven and a half years. 66,000-plus words. Countless joy. In May 2017, two-time Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour winner, Leaside-born author Terry [...]

Leaside’s great bus bust

1 December 2024

As Metrolinx moves ahead on the Ontario Line, changes to local bus transit and routes are coming. And while the Ontario Line itself is not coming through Leaside, its construction [...]

Discovering Leaside’s very own sweets trail

1 December 2024

Who knew that Leaside was such a sweet place to live? With a bounty of bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers and confectioners in the area, Leaside is a rich and tasty place [...]

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 [...]

Running Room open!

22 December 2024

The long time present Running Room on Yonge Street is open for all things. It put up a notice.The much present seller of all drinks is still open on Roxborough [...]

The winter is here!

21 December 2024

Snow in our area but not too much! Winter is here, starting Christmas!Rebel House opening on Monday for four years! Looks like there will be fun!Crossing Roxborough before the snow. [...]

Working on another!

20 December 2024

More work on this house on Roxborough. All inside work.More available stuff on Roxborough.Looking good and not being high on Roxborough. [...]

The corner is getting cleared!

20 December 2024

They will get rid of these and put a new ones up soon at Yonge. No Pizza Hut to come :)) [...]

The best juices available!

19 December 2024

The place is still open at Yonge and Roxborough where you can find the best juices.Available for pickup on Roxborough.The only bike down Yonge Street. [...]

No bicycles on Yonge Street!

18 December 2024

Lots of cars and good weather for people to walk down the street. Not a bicycle to be seen.A nice chair on Roxborough. A great entry to a house on Roxborough [...]

On Molson and MacPherson

17 December 2024

A truck cut down the sign showing the streets. They are all driving too tight!A nice pair for anyone on MacPherson. Hopefully not too wet!All available from the same house [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]