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by The Bulldog • April 27, 2020

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Trump says it’s ‘fine’ after Ford threat to cut energy to border states

12 December 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appeared to say it was 'fine' if Ontario Premier Doug Ford wanted to cut off energy exports to Americans in response to his tariff threat. [...]

Ontario bill would allow sacking of municipal councillors who violate code of conduct

12 December 2024

Ontario municipal councillors could be removed from office and disqualified from running again under new provincial legislation introduced Thursday. [...]

Christmas trees: Knowing the environmental impact of going real vs. artificial

12 December 2024

There is a myriad of reasons that could go into one's decision as to whether they would prefer to have presents under a real or fake tree over the Christmas [...]

Ontario bill aimed at ending homeless encampments to stiffen trespass, drug penalties

12 December 2024

Ontario legislation aimed at helping municipalities clear homeless encampments out of public parks will include stronger trespass laws and fines, Doug Ford announced Thursday. [...]

Ontario blizzard warning: Travelling in some parts will be ‘nearly impossible’

12 December 2024

Several parts of Ontario are under a blizzard warning as lake effect snow squalls off Lake Huron will create conditions that will make travelling "nearly impossible." [...]

‘Unfair and harmful’: Watchdog rips Toronto’s move to deny refugees shelter space

12 December 2024

Toronto’s ombudsman says the city's move to deny refugees certain shelter beds and redirect them to federal programs two years ago was a “failure" that had “profound" consequences. [...]

‘No college will be spared’: International student cap bites in Ontario

12 December 2024

Several colleges have announced massive changes and suspended programs, blaming the moves on the reduction in international students, which they relied heavily upon for funding. [...]

Man facing charges after allegedly stealing car with dog inside in Toronto

12 December 2024

A 39-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle with a dog inside it in Toronto on Wednesday. [...]

'Enough is enough': Doug Ford says Ontario could hand encampment drug users $10,000 fines, prison

12 December 2024

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is introducing a suite of measures to help municipalities “address and dismantle” homeless encampments around the province, including steep fines for people who [...]

'That's fine,' Trump says in response to Premier Ford’s threat to cut off energy supply to U.S.

12 December 2024

President-elect Donald Trump is not worried about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s threat to cut off energy supply to the U.S. as retaliation to the proposed 25 per cent tariff on [...]

Video shows suspects armed with sledgehammer break into spa in Markham

12 December 2024

Three teenagers and a 19-year-old man have been arrested and three more are at large in connection with a series of spa robberies in Markham and Toronto, one of which [...]

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' concerts cost Toronto Police about $1.9 million

12 December 2024

Remember Taylor Swift's police motorcades while she performed her six-show series in Toronto last month? Toronto police revealed on Thursday that the popstar's sold-out performances, including her motorcade, cost them [...]

Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool teams up with Wonder Woman in ugly holiday sweaters for SickKids

12 December 2024

Beloved Canadian actor-producer Ryan Reynolds is back, yet again, with his annual ugly holiday sweater fundraiser for Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, this time as Deadpool. [...]

SIU investigating death of man who was struck by TTC bus at Ossington Station

12 December 2024

The province’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a 55-year-old man who was struck by a TTC bus at a subway station on Tuesday night following an interaction with [...]

'Home sweet home': Dog taken in alleged carjacking found safe after rough 24 hours

12 December 2024

A Labrador retriever that went missing after an alleged carjacking in Etobicoke has been found in a Brampton residence, along with the suspect, thanks to a tip from the public, [...]

Stiffer penalties for trespassing, public drug use in Ontario bill aimed at ending encampments

12 December 2024

Premier Doug Ford's government is introducing new legislation that it says will give municipalities and police services legal powers and tools to dismantle homeless encampments and crack down on public drug [...]

5 more people arrested as part of Peel police probe into extortion against South Asian businesses

12 December 2024

Five more people are facing charges as part of an investigation into extortion attempts made against South Asian businesses in Brampton and Mississauga, police say. [...]

Ombudsman says Toronto's handling of refugee crisis was anti-Black racism, city manager disagrees

12 December 2024

The Toronto ombudsman released a report Thursday finding that the city’s decision to limit refugees’ access to shelter beds for several months last year was anti-Black racism — but the [...]

Ontario city councillors who violate codes of conduct could be fired under new bill

12 December 2024

Ontario municipal councillors could be removed from office and disqualified from running again under new provincial legislation, introduced Thursday, that would increase penalties for violating a municipal code of conduct. [...]

Some Oasis Treasures chocolate bars recalled over salmonella risk

13 December 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for certain Oasis Treasures-brand Pistachio Dubai Chocolate bars because of possible salmonella contamination. [...]

How WNBA's Toronto Tempo can learn from expansion Golden State Valkyries, '95 Raptors

12 December 2024

The WNBA’s Toronto Tempo are alive — sort of. Set to join the league as an expansion team in 2026, the franchise revealed its nickname, logos and colours earlier in [...]

McIntosh breaks another world record; Kharun wins gold in men's 200m butterfly

12 December 2024

How WNBA's Toronto Tempo can learn from expansion Golden State Valkyries, '95 Raptors

12 December 2024

The WNBA’s Toronto Tempo are alive — sort of. Set to join the league as an expansion team in 2026, the franchise revealed its nickname, logos and colours earlier in [...]

Rookie stars, new rules at play: What we learned in the PWHL's 1st week

12 December 2024

New York's Sarah Fillier and Alex Carpenter sit atop the scoring leaderboard after their first week on the Sirens' top line, alongside Jessie Eldridge. [...]

Marielle Thompson posts 32nd career win in ski cross World Cup opener

12 December 2024

Marielle Thompson of Whistler, B.C., made it 32 ski cross victories among her 68 World Cup medals with Thursday's win in the women’s big final over Switzerland's Fanny Smith at [...]

Lille's Jonathan David among nominees for Canada Soccer Player of the Year

12 December 2024

Jonathan David, the leading scorer in the French league this season, highlights the list of men's nominees for Canada Soccer Player of the Year. [...]

Canadian national team player Regan becomes latest signing for Northern Super League's AFC Toronto

12 December 2024

Emma Regan signed with AFC Toronto on Thursday and is the first active national team player to sign with the Northern Super League, Canada’s new domestic professional soccer league kicking [...]

2024 3x3 Basketball AmeriCup: DAY 1

12 December 2024

Watch as some of the world's top 3x3 basketball players head to San Juan for the 2024 AmeriCup. [...]

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 [...]

Eaton Centre

12 December 2024

Nice tree. Lots of people but not as many as the Eaton Centre used to have.More people but not as many as there used to be. [...]

Rebel House ready for fun!

12 December 2024

The Rebel House put this up inside for people to get ready for fun!A very strange car on Roxborough. Lots of unusual cars are seen in the city.A working guy [...]

Getting her bike ready!

11 December 2024

The lady has a well equipped bike to use down Yonge Street!Available for pickup. It happens everywhere in our area!A new pop-up at Yonge and MacPherson! A lot of stuff! [...]

Police directing traffic!

10 December 2024

On Yonge and RoxboroughMoving big ones from up the street! [...]

Wood on MacPherson!

10 December 2024

All being cut for taking away. Not sure where it's going or where it's coming from. It appears from time to time in that house.Great clothes still available on Yonge [...]

On MacPherson!

9 December 2024

A bit different Christmas guy on MacPherson. New books again on the MacPherson box.Putti looking good! [...]

Left on MacPherson!

8 December 2024

Someone left this on MacPherson. He or she will be missing it on their car! [...]

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. [...]