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by The Bulldog • April 17, 2020

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Ontario man found responsible in parents’ slayings, attempted killing of brother

9 January 2025

Alpha Henry has been on trial for two counts of second-degree murder relating to the fatal 2022 stabbing of his parents, and one count of attempted murder relating to his [...]

Trial for Ontario man accused of selling deadly substances online postponed

9 January 2025

The trial of an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who later used it to take their own lives has been pushed back to next year. [...]

Father wanted for abduction after taking 3-year-old son to India, and not returning

9 January 2025

Toronto Police say they are searching for a father wanted for parental abduction after a young child was taken to India last year and did not return to Canada. [...]

Company that processed plant-based milk linked to listeria permanently closes plants

9 January 2025

The Canadian company that processed plant-based milk linked to a deadly listeria outbreak has permanently closed all four of its plants. [...]

Ontario reaches ‘tipping point’ with more than 81K people experiencing homelessness

9 January 2025

A new report points to massive growth in the number of people experiencing homelessness, particularly in the southern parts of the province, and demands action from the government. [...]

Canadian school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party

9 January 2025

School boards in multiple provinces have been affected by a data breach involving software used by schools across North America to store student information. [...]

Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than one drug, new report says

9 January 2025

An increasing number of overdose deaths in Ontario involves the use of more than one drug, with the combination of opioids and stimulants proving to be especially dangerous. [...]

Ontario ready to deploy more than 150 firefighters to California, Ford calls situation 'devastating'

9 January 2025

More than 150 Ontario firefighters are standing by and ready to be deployed to California as the state battles unprecedented wildfires, which have displaced more than 100,000 residents and left [...]

Toronto police investigating parental abduction, three-year-old boy believed to be in India

9 January 2025

A parental abduction investigation is underway after a father allegedly failed to return to Canada with his three-year-old son after a trip to India, Toronto police say. [...]

What parents need to know about the PowerSchool data breach

9 January 2025

The attacker behind the data breach impacting several school boards across the Greater Toronto Area and abroad may have gotten access to staff and students' personal and sensitive information, PowerSchool [...]

Provincial police investigating complaint from Pickering, Ont., council

9 January 2025

Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating criminal allegations brought forward by Pickering's city council. [...]

Driver struck several vehicles in North York, fled scene: Toronto police

9 January 2025

Police are searching for a driver who allegedly struck several vehicles in North York and then ran away from the scene. [...]

Police search for suspect accused of sexually assaulting woman in lobby of Oshawa building

9 January 2025

Police are looking for a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a woman in an apartment building in Oshawa on Wednesday night. [...]

Man arrested for murder in fatal New Year’s Eve shooting in Oshawa

9 January 2025

Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal New Year’s Eve shooting in Oshawa. [...]

Ontario police investigating complaint from Pickering city council

9 January 2025

Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating criminal allegations brought forward by Pickering's city council. [...]

Ford directs Metrolinx to study GO Transit expansion by diverting freight rails

9 January 2025

Premier Doug Ford has directed Metrolinx to study expanding GO Transit across the Greater Golden Horseshoe region by diverting freight rails from existing lines. The expansion could increase service along the Kitchener [...]

Trial for Ontario man accused of selling deadly substances online postponed to 2026

9 January 2025

The trial of Kenneth Law has been pushed to January 2026 to allow time for an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in a separate case that has a [...]

Ontario sending 165 firefighters, supplies to support fight against California wildfires

9 January 2025

Ontario is providing supplies and personnel, including 165 urban firefighters, to support California in its fight against wildfires, Premier Doug Ford's office said on Thursday. The province will send two waterbombers [...]

Number of Guelph university students sick with stomach bug more than doubles to over 150

9 January 2025

An Ontario public health unit is reminding people to wash their hands and avoid people who aren't feeling well as the number of University of Guelph students with gastroenteritis has [...]

More than 80,000 people in Ontario were homeless in 2024, new report finds

9 January 2025

A new report by Ontario's municipalities says more than 80,000 people were homeless last year. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario says the groundbreaking report is believed to be the [...]

Toronto quadrupling traffic agents to fight congestion: mayor

9 January 2025

Mayor Olivia Chow says the $3 million investment will bring the total number of agents up to 100 and help deal with box-blocking and other traffic issues around the city. [...]

2-time Olympic champion Catriona Le May Doan elected chair of Canada Games Council

9 January 2025

Catriona Le May Doan won Olympic gold at Nagano 1998 & Salt Lake City 2002 when she carried the flag into the opening ceremony. The long track speed skater has [...]

'Where does the money go?' Canada Soccer gets a red card for its finances

9 January 2025

Gold medal wins and big-ticket sponsorship haven't translated to revenues for Canada Soccer. Here's why. [...]

Professional Women's Hockey League game draws sold-out crowd in Vancouver

9 January 2025

It was a momentous occasion for thousands of Vancouverites on Wednesday, as a sold-out Rogers Arena gave a raucous reception to the Professional Women's Hockey League. [...]

The NFL playoffs start this weekend — here's a quick primer on every matchup

9 January 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews all six first-round games. [...]

NBA postpones game between Lakers, Hornets due to L.A. wildfires

9 January 2025

The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area. [...]

Canadian women drawn with Britain, Fiji and U.S. for rugby 7s stop in Australia

9 January 2025

The Canadian women have been drawn in Pool B alongside Britain, Fiji and the U.S. at the HSBC SVNS Perth in Australia later this month. [...]

Ottawa Charge win 3 in a row, Sceptres' struggles, and New York's attendance issue

8 January 2025

Host Anastasia Bucsis is joined by PWHL insider Karissa Donkin to break down the biggest storylines across the league a quarter way through the season. [...]

Beija Flor Bouquets preserves floral memories

1 January 2025

Twenty years ago, while travelling to exotic locales, Davida Vineberg saw beautiful flowers that had been preserved for future enjoyment. She was so mesmerized by these bouquets that she can’t [...]

ÜNI Learn Play Café offers a unique hub for families

1 January 2025

In March 2024, Melissa Saunders realized her dream of creating a space where both children and adults can enjoy educational experiences and make new friends, called ÜNI Learn Play Café, [...]

Fitter and stronger for 2025 with Eleanor Feetham

1 January 2025

If your New Year’s resolution is to be fitter and stronger, local Leasider Eleanor Feetham’s got you covered. Based in Leaside, Eleanor Feetham, owner of E-Fitness (E-Fitness.ca), offers a variety [...]

Young Poet’s Corner

1 January 2025

Welcome to the Young Poet’s Corner! Here, we share poems from students at Leaside High School, either members of the school’s Young Writers Club or students in the school’s Writers [...]

Ramona’s warms the community with comfort food

1 January 2025

Leasiders have embraced a popular Thornhill restaurant, which opened at 1608 Bayview Ave. in May 2023. Fans of Ramona’s, who had been making the trek to the original location, which [...]

Hitting the ground running

1 January 2025

It is a thrill to be writing my first column in Leaside Life as your new City Councillor for Ward 15 – Don Valley West. After serving six years as [...]

Editor’s Welcome January 2025

1 January 2025

New beginnings! Some form of ‘health is wealth’ makes many people’s perennial New Year’s resolutions lists. Two years ago, I resolved to add more weights to my fitness regime. I’d [...]

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!

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! [...]

Too cold for bicycles!

9 January 2025

Don't see any bikes on Yonge Street! It's just too cold!Getting ready for doing more on the Yonge Street place.Still looking good onYonge Street. [...]

Yonge Street busy!

8 January 2025

Cars and trucks are using the street. Not a bicycle to be seen! After all, it's quite cold!More books on the MacPherson box! New ones keep being added.More great clothes [...]

It's dog time!

7 January 2025

The lady is crossing on Roxborough in a great coat with her dog!They are on MacPherson with the lovely dogs!Canada Post is working again! This one parked on MacPherson! [...]

It's on Roxborough!

6 January 2025

Even looks ready to open! It's best to be safe!Available on Roxborough. Someone will take all that stuff.New books available on MacPherson. [...]

Christmas trees going out!

5 January 2025

People are putting them out and will be taken away by the City.There are not too many in the neighbourhood.Another thing put out to be picked up! [...]

It has snow!

4 January 2025

The car must have come in from somewhere. There has been no such snow on Roxborough.Available for pickup by anyone on Roxborough.More things to be picked up by anyone! There [...]

Sometimes no cars!

4 January 2025

Some during the day there are no cars along Molson! People are likely shopping somewhere or leaving for a day or so. It's been cold but no snow or rain [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

TLAB Annual Report

13 July 2024

We congratulate Chair Dino Lombardi on his continuing leadership of the TLAB. It is important to remember that Toronto has a unique (in Ontario) distinction in having its own tribunal [...]

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