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by The Bulldog • July 29, 2020

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‘Be careful out there’: Ford tells Toronto cyclists to avoid major arterial roads

22 November 2024

Ontario's premier and transportation minister are suggesting cyclists avoid Toronto's major roads as the province forges ahead with a plan to remove bike lanes from some streets. [...]

Leafs forward Knies placed on injured reserve

22 November 2024

The injury-ravaged Toronto Maple Leafs placed Matthew Knies on injured reserve Friday and signed fellow forward Alex Nylander to a one-year contract, recalling him from the AHL Marlies. [...]

Ontario woman mauled to death by 3 dogs in attack inside home: police

22 November 2024

Police say an 81-year-old woman is dead following a dog attack involving three dogs who attacked her inside her own residence, in Northern Ontario. [...]

Pat King found guilty of mischief over ‘Freedom Convoy’ role

22 November 2024

King was a prominent figure in the demonstration that rolled into the national capital in 2022, which saw protesters entrench themselves in downtown Ottawa for three weeks. [...]

Ontario set to expand cancer coverage for firefighters

22 November 2024

Firefighters in Ontario are set to get easier access to specific coverages for certain cancers as concerns for injury and disease are more likely on the job. [...]

Nearly 1M Ontario kids will get access to school meals under federal program

22 November 2024

The officials say Ottawa will be chipping in $108.5 million over the next three years to Ontario’s existing Student Nutrition Program and First Nations Student Nutrition Program. [...]

Mother of family of 5 hit by vehicle in Toronto dies in hospital more than a month later

22 November 2024

A mother who was struck by a vehicle, along with the father and three other children, has now died from her injuries in hospital just over a month after the [...]

Trudeau announces funding to feed 160,000 Ontario students

22 November 2024

An additional 160,000 students in Ontario will get access to free meals, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced at a Brampton, Ont. school Friday. [...]

3 charged in connection with collision between TTC bus and stolen BMW that injured 9

22 November 2024

Three people are facing charges in connection with a carjacking of a stolen BMW that collided with a TTC bus in North York early Monday morning. [...]

Toronto man onboard Blue Origin flight to space says he 'can't wait to go again'

22 November 2024

Henry Wolfond returned to Earth Friday morning after a quick trip to the edge of space. The Toronto finance executive was part of a six-person crew onboard the New Shepard, [...]

Ford defends bill that would prevent injured cyclists from suing Ontario over bike lane removal

22 November 2024

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending legislation proposed by his government that would prevent cyclists or their families from suing the province if they're injured or killed in areas where [...]

Man charged for allegedly following and sexually assaulting minor in women’s bathroom at Niagara Falls resort

22 November 2024

A 38-year-old man has been charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor inside of a women’s bathroom at a Niagara Falls resort on Thursday. [...]

Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'

22 November 2024

Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa, has been found guilty on five counts including mischief and disobeying a court order. [...]

Metrolinx revises plan to move up to 400 dump trucks every day through Toronto neighbourhood

22 November 2024

The residents of Liberty Village had their voices heard and, as a result, hundreds of Ontario Line construction dump trucks are no longer set to clog their main road. [...]

Province plans to expand cancer coverage for Ontario firefighters

22 November 2024

The Ontario government is looking to expand presumptive coverage for kidney and colorectal cancers for firefighters, whose occupation puts them at a higher risk for the diseases. [...]

A giant blanket fort has taken over this Toronto venue

22 November 2024

The Theatre Centre is encouraging people to crawl under the covers as they turn the venue into a giant blanket fort. Metro Morning host David Common spoke to one of [...]

Injured cyclists can't sue province under amendment to new Ontario bike lane bill, NDP says

21 November 2024

Opposition MPPs slammed amendments to the Ford government's controversial bike lane bill Thursday, saying these changes would create legal protections for the province if cyclists are hurt or killed after lanes [...]

Ontario strikes $108.5M school food program deal with feds to provide 9.8 million meals a year

22 November 2024

Ontario has reached an agreement with the federal government that will see $108.5 million roll out over the next three years to help fund a school food program in the [...]

No one knows who owns this Toronto laneway, but neighbours say it's become a dangerous dumping ground

22 November 2024

Frustrated shop owners in Toronto's Yonge and Wellesley area say the city is refusing to pick up mounds of garbage that regularly accumulates in an adjacent laneway because it's private property [...]

Toronto food bank says crisis is being ignored by those in power

22 November 2024

As this holiday giving season begins, a Toronto food bank is calling for the public to go over and above with the donations they would normally give — as food banks continue [...]

Toronto bylaw officers crack down on price gouging during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

21 November 2024

Toronto bylaw enforcement officers are cracking down on price gouging near the Rogers Centre during the remaining Taylor Swift concerts. [...]

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor found liable for sexual assault by civil jury in Ireland

22 November 2024

A civil jury in Ireland on Friday found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. [...]

What to watch this weekend in Canadian sports

22 November 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews a pair of big football games, a huge golf payday and some winter Olympic sports season openers. [...]

Lebanon's 19-year-old soccer sensation in coma after Israeli strikes

22 November 2024

Leading Lebanese soccer player Celine Haidar is in a medically induced coma after she was critically wounded in an Israeli strike near her home in Beirut's southern suburbs, her international [...]

WNBA star Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women's Soccer League team

22 November 2024

Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati heads the group trying to bring a women's pro team to the city. The club issued a statement confirming that WNBA star Caitlin Clark, a [...]

Canada's Dubreuil sets tone at speed skating World Cup opener after stellar 2023-24 season

22 November 2024

Laurent Dubreuil of Lévis, Que., is picking up this season's ISU World Cup speed skating campaign where he left off, earning a silver medal in his World Cup season debut [...]

Tuomas Sammelvuo steps down as Canada's men's volleyball head coach after becoming father

22 November 2024

Tuomas Sammelvuo has resigned as head coach of Canada's men's volleyball team after it finished 10th at the Paris Games and reached the Volleyball Nations League quarterfinals last year. [...]

A Hockey Love Story: PWHLers Laura Stacey and Marie-Philip Poulin navigate marriage and career

19 November 2024

The women's hockey stars sat down with CBC Sports' Devin Heroux, bearing all their emotions while talking about love, life and hockey. [...]

Honouring Leaside’s fallen heroes

1 November 2024

For many of us Remembrance Day evokes thoughts of those who gave their lives in the two World Wars, and especially World War II. For instance, the Leaside Memorial Gardens [...]

Surely, we can all do better

1 November 2024

A recent damning Toronto Parks audit could have been talking about the perpetually littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground at Trace Manes Park. But first, let me digress. If [...]

The Curious Idler

1 November 2024

The Idler has been, well, idle for a while but is happy to be back since there is so much to share this issue. She shoots, we all score Women’s [...]

Leaside Sports Hall of Fame names new achievers

1 November 2024

On Friday, Oct. 25th, the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame once again celebrated the achievements of athletes and those who have volunteered tirelessly to build the local sports community. Hosted [...]

Yolanda T. Marshall wants to know – what’s in your cookie tin?

1 November 2024

Growing up in Guyana, Yolanda T. Marshall dreamed of Canada where her mom was working three jobs and saving up to buy a condo, so she could bring her girls [...]

Ready, set, go… and vote for our next councillor!

1 November 2024

By the time you read this you will know all about the upcoming Ward 15 by-election – the candidates and the issues, having attended the Oct. 16 virtual candidates’ meeting [...]

Leaside’s truly hair-raising experiences

1 November 2024

Leaside boasts a wide and wonderful array of hairstyling emporia. With more than 20 hair salons and barber shops in the area, Leaside is a destination for those looking for [...]

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 [...]

The fall is on!

22 November 2024

The leaves right on MacPherson.Available for pickup by anyone!Not easy riding in our area! [...]

The first Santa!

21 November 2024

On MacPherson . . .Bottles on MacPherson . . . [...]

Opposite sides of a street

20 November 2024

Opposites sides of construction on Roxbrough!Sent by William McLaughlin! [...]

Clearing an older house . . .

20 November 2024

On RoxboroughChristmas stuff on Putti! A nice glove left behind. Hopefully its person will find it again! [...]

Mitfar doing well!

19 November 2024

Mitfar have nice things to taste and many sorts of coffees and drinks! Right on Yonge Street.Lots of books on a MacPherson place.The little girl is fascinated by the skeleton! [...]

Putti now using Central Europe!

18 November 2024

Putti has put out a water thing from Budapest, Hungary!Will anyone want this? We just have to wait anyone in our area taking this on! Most unusual.Available on Roxborough. Will [...]

Santa at Yonge and MacPherson!

16 November 2024

All "Cavalcade of Lights"! [...]

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. [...]