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by The Bulldog • July 14, 2020

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Maple Leafs top Ducks, lose Matthews to injury

13 March 2026

William Nylander scored the go-ahead goal on a power play 36 seconds into the third period as the Maple Leafs came back from a 3-1 deficit to top the Anaheim [...]

Leafs’ Matthews injured after knee-on-knee hit

13 March 2026

Auston Matthews had just taken a pass from William Nylander in the slot and was looking to make a play. [...]

Companies can no longer charge for changing or cancelling internet, cellphone plans

12 March 2026

'We are taking action to give Canadians more control over their Internet and cellphone services,' Vicky Eatrides, chairperson and chief executive officer of the CRTC, said. [...]

Judge rejects NCR defence for Toronto man found guilty of stabbing husband in 2021

12 March 2026

A man has been found guilty of second-degree murder nearly five years after fatally stabbing his husband in their Scarborough apartment. [...]

Ontario city uses strong mayor powers to block four units as-of-right

12 March 2026

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti posted his decision online to revoke a council plan that would have allowed up to four units on land previously zoned for only one. [...]

Parking restrictions coming to downtown Toronto during World Cup games

12 March 2026

Toronto will hold its first World Cup game on June 12 at Exhibition Place's BMO, where tens of thousands of fans are expected to watch Canada play. [...]

Ford government to allow shopping on 2 public holidays across Ontario

12 March 2026

Doug Ford said previously he was inundated with calls from people 'wanting to go to shopping malls' over the Family Day weekend. At the time, he mused about allowing more [...]

‘Right thing to do’: Ontario town begins renaming process for Prince Andrew Island

12 March 2026

An Ontario township has taken its first official step toward renaming a pair of islands that honour Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles, who was stripped of his royal [...]

Three people charged after border officers find multiple forged passports: RCMP

12 March 2026

Three people have been charged after federal authorities say they were found with multiple forged Canadian passports during a border examination at the Peace Bridge crossing in Fort Erie, Ont. [...]

NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs

12 March 2026

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA cleared its moon rocket on Thursday for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs. The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket [...]

March Break in Toronto on a budget: activity guide

12 March 2026

While some families will be heading out of town for March Break, others will be doing staycations in the city and there’s shortage of fun things to explore. If you’re [...]

Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

12 March 2026

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — A man armed with a rifle rammed his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest reform synagogues in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot [...]

Information from Project South results in new arrest: York Regional Police

12 March 2026

York Regional Police (YRP) confirmed the arrest of a 35-year-old man late last month as a result of information that originated from Project South — the sweeping organized crime and [...]

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

12 March 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he did not think it would be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year’s World Cup, co-hosted by the United [...]

Rice shipment heading for Toronto food banks struck near Iran, CEO says

12 March 2026

Effects of the Mideast conflict are now reverberating in Toronto after a shipment of rice meant for the city's Daily Bread Food Bank was struck Wednesday in the Strait of [...]

Transit signal priority could soon speed up commutes on the Eglinton Crosstown, Finch LRT

12 March 2026

Commuters may soon notice shorter travel times on Line 5 and Line 6 as the city implements enhanced signal priority, according to the TTC. [...]

Ford says he’s going to take over Billy Bishop airport. What happens now?

12 March 2026

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the province will take over Billy Bishop airport from the city’s jurisdiction to allow bigger jets to land on the island, but experts say it [...]

Toronto police to increase presence in area of Al-Quds Day rally on Saturday

12 March 2026

Toronto police say they'll be increasing their presence in the area of a planned Al-Quds Day rally on Saturday and warn that any violence and police obstruction will not be [...]

Bike Share Toronto adding more e-bikes, charging docks as demand goes up

12 March 2026

The City of Toronto is expanding its bike share program and adding more e-bikes this year after seeing an increase in ridership in 2025, according to a report presented to [...]

Defence closes its case in sex assault trial of Frank Stronach

11 March 2026

The defence team for Frank Stronach wrapped up its evidence on Wednesday by seeking to undermine the credibility of the initial investigation of the sexual assault allegations made against the [...]

Rising number of scams now use AI, Toronto police warn

11 March 2026

A growing number of scammers and fraudsters are using artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly gather personal information that they later “weaponize” in targeted scams, Toronto police are warning. [...]

Canada's wheelchair curlers make Paralympic history with unbeaten round-robin

12 March 2026

Canada's wheelchair curling team made Paralympics history on Thursday as the first team to complete round-robin play without a loss, downing the United States 7-3 for a 9-0 record in [...]

Team N.W.T.’s Chris Stipdonk breaks 38-year-old Arctic Winter Games record in the knuckle hop

12 March 2026

Team N.W.T.’s Chris Stipdonk set a new Arctic Winter Games record in the knuckle hop Wednesday, hopping 217 feet and breaking his own world record in the process. [...]

Canada's Reece Howden wins gold at World Cup ski cross event in Austria

12 March 2026

The winningest men's ski cross racer in history added to his total on Thursday. Canada's Reece Howden won a record-extending 24th World Cup ski cross gold medal of his career [...]

St. John's hockey league doles out 'unprecedented' suspensions for Caps-Breakers rumble

12 March 2026

The St. John's Junior Hockey League has dropped the hammer on the Southern Shore Breakers following a fight-filled playoff game on Saturday night that saw referees issue nearly 600 minutes [...]

WNBA players' union president wants 'robust' evidence from league it wants a season

12 March 2026

The WNBA and its players' union met for a third consecutive day Thursday hoping to strike a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement. [...]

Canada's Jordyn Huitema signs 3-year deal with Stars after NWSL trade from Reign

12 March 2026

The Chicago Stars have acquired Canadian international Jordyn Huitema from Seattle Reign FC in exchange for $200,000 US in allocation money and a $300,000 transfer fee. [...]

PWHL to reach national U.S. TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit

12 March 2026

The PWHL announced that its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television [...]

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Apple Fest – October 18th, 2025

20 August 2025

Save the Date! [...]

Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

13 March 2025

Save the Date! [...]

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

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!

21 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! Supported by My Main Street [...]

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! [...]

We will have a by-election at our place!

11 March 2026

Chrystia Freeland is leaving our place at University-Rosedale. A new person, Dr. Danielle Martin, also a Liberal, is a candidate to replace Freeland. A by-election is expected. Freeland stepped down [...]

It's being built in our area!

10 March 2026

The new place is going up! Right at Yonge Street and it hopefully won't be too big a building!Traffic is not available while the building works.Hopefully it won't be too [...]

It's moving along!

10 March 2026

There will be the large building near our area. Just off Yonge Street. [...]

Looking good!

9 March 2026

Seen in at MacPherson!Looking good to walk out! [...]

Mitfar gets the most people!

8 March 2026

It's a nice place to use the stuff Mitfar offers!People do like to taste the stuff in the nice place!It's a good place to take place in our area! [...]

Nice dog!

7 March 2026

A lot of nice dogs in our area! [...]

Building on Roxborough

6 March 2026

A new building will be coming up!A lot of work being down below on MacPherson! [...]

Protecting the Ontario Science Centre Building

14 December 2025

The LRA supports Councillor Matlow’s motion that City Council: request the Province of Ontario to provide a comprehensive update on the condition and status of repairs of the Ontario Science [...]

Ontario Line Construction

4 December 2025

We applaud Metrolinx' 4th quarter update report on the Ontario Line construction in North York, in being comprehensive and inclusive of the status of all parts of the program. Going [...]

Ward 15 Town Hall – November 25

13 November 2025

You are invited to the Councillor’s next Ward 15 Town Hall meeting: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Leaside Memorial Gardens, William Lea Room 1073 Millwood Rd. Transportation [...]

849 Eglinton Ave. E. Community Meeting

23 June 2025

Zoom WebinarJune 26 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.Developer PEM Eglinton LP is hosting an applicant-led Community Meeting to discuss the updated plans for the redevelopment of 849 Eglinton Avenue East into a [...]

Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights

29 April 2025

Join LRA President Geoff Kettel and Mitch Bubuji as they lead a Jane's Walk through Bennington Heights. When: Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m. Where: Meet at Evergreen Gardens Park - just west [...]

April 14 Candidates Meeting

25 April 2025

Monday, April 14, 7 p.m.William Lea RoomLeaside Memorial Community Gardens1073 Millwood RoadDoors open at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include a resolution to expand the area served by the Leaside Residents [...]

April 14 Annual & Special Meeting & Candidates Meeting

13 April 2025

TDSB under provincial rule: A parent perspective

19 December 2025

Image Credit: TDSB- Planned Addition By Mary Turcotte, SEDRA Board Member It was June 27, 2025. The school year was ending and my focus was shifting to upcoming summer plans [...]

Davisville Village development

17 October 2025

Big, bold and everywhere throughout Davisville Village. This 3D rendering shows the state of play for developments throughout our catchment. [...]

Scrambled Thinking at Yonge and Eglinton?

30 September 2025

For several years, there has been interest in adding a pedestrian scramble to the intersection of Yonge and Eglinton. It is one of the busiest intersections in the city of [...]

Action Alert – Community Consultation – 77 Davisville Ave

12 September 2025

Photo Credit: City of Toronto Community Consultation Registration Page There is an upcoming Community Consultation around the rezoning application that has been submitted to the City of Toronto for [...]

Davisville School PXO? No No No

12 September 2025

What is a PXO? It is the acronym for a Pedestrian Crossover, as described here on the City of Toronto’s website. For several years, SEDRA, Councillor Matlow, and community members [...]

56 Storeys on Soudan

20 June 2025

The City of Toronto has received a development proposal for a 56 storey building on a site at 148-158 Soudan Avenue. The City Planning department will hold an online community [...]

SEDRA AGM – May 6, 2025

5 May 2025

Tomorrow, May 6, 2025 is SEDRA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting and you’re invited! Our AGM will be held in-person at Greenwood College School, 443 Mt. Pleasant (at Davisville) Doors open [...]

Some of Toronto’s most historic buildings may be at risk of demolition as clock ticks

7 February 2026

Almost all 3,600 listed heritage properties in Toronto — including several national historic sites, and the Gibraltar Point lighthouse — are about to lose their protection against demolition and redevelopment, [...]

Provincial overreach

14 December 2025

Toronto, along with municipalities across Ontario, has suffered an avalanche of provincial laws, regulations, and policies affecting planning and development, all without prior consultation or engagement with the City of [...]

Growing space for trees: : Protecting and enhancing the tree canopy while supporting infill housing and addressing concerns with iceberg homes – Recommendation Report

2 December 2025

We strongly support the Growing Space for Trees concept and the proposed policy direction intended to (a) protect and enhance the tree canopy while supporting Infill Housing and (b) address [...]

Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review Phase 2, Wards 9 & 11

2 December 2025

The report, dealing with Wards 9 and 11, represents the first stage in the implementation of the Avenues Policy Review to “modernize” policies and zoning to enable mid-rise buildings along [...]

Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) & Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) in-effect

22 November 2025

On August 15, 2025, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved six OPAs bringing new policies for 25 MTSAs and 95 PMTSAs into force and effect. The Minister’s Decisions [...]

Retail on major streets

13 November 2025

The initiative would permit a range of businesses with patios, including cafés, restaurants, bars, retail stores, and professional offices. This would apply residential properties currently located on Major Streets, and [...]

Annual General Meeting 2025 and Monthly General Meeting

8 May 2025

We invite all members of FoNTRA to the Annual General Meeting. We encourage all member organizations to register for the AGM with Eventbrite to assist us in managing the attendee [...]

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