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2024 By-Election: Councillor Ward 15, Don Valley West

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Yakemchuk scores in OT as Senators trip Leafs 6-5

23 September 2024

The Ottawa Senators almost let things slip away. [...]

Bonnie Crombie takes aim at Ontario premier in campaign-style speech at Liberal gathering

22 September 2024

Ontario's new Liberal leader took aim at the premier over the weekend as she tested out a new slogan in a campaign-style speech at her party's annual general meeting. [...]

Questions abound about Toronto Blue Jays’ offseason plans

22 September 2024

A late-season Blue Jays news release in 2023 trumpeted the team's push to the post-season and release of playoff ticket info ahead of the final homestand. [...]

Brother sought in connection with late-night homicide in Scarborough, police say

22 September 2024

Police say they responded to reports of a person shot just after 11 p.m., on Saturday near Kingston Road and Markham Road in Scarborough. [...]

Recall expands for Nutrabolics vegan bars over undeclared milk

21 September 2024

A recall notice was already issued in July for the frosted blueberry cobbler variety of bars with best-by dates up to and including Mar. 15, 2025 [...]

Raptors 905 open tryout sets tone for entire organization as Raptors continue rebuild

21 September 2024

The Raptors 905, Toronto's G-League affiliate, held open tryouts Saturday at the OVO Athletic Centre, the training facility for the NBA club. [...]

Canadian track star Andre De Grasse enjoying reception after latest Olympic medal

21 September 2024

The Paris relay medal was Andre De Grasse's seventh, tying him with swimmer Penny Oleksiak as Canada's most decorated summer Olympians. [...]

Leafs take on Sens in pre-season opener

23 September 2024

Toronto begins regular season play on Oct. 9. [...]

Motorcyclist, driver injured in Rexdale crash

23 September 2024

The crash occurred near Rexdale and Humberwood boulevards on Sept. 22. [...]

Youth seriously hurt in collision involving dirt bike

23 September 2024

The crash happened late Sunday afternoon in Brampton, near Mayfield and Chinguacousy roads. [...]

Man arrested after fatal shooting

22 September 2024

A man has been arrested after a fatal shooting in Scarborough last night. [...]

The Pine in Creemore, wins Michelin Star

22 September 2024

Jeremy and Cassie Austin, the executive chefs and the masterminds behind The Pine join CP24 for more. [...]

Gardiner Expressway has reopened

22 September 2024

The city says the 35 hour closure allowed for maintenance, cleaning, and inspections. [...]

Police search for suspect after fatal shooting

22 September 2024

Investigators said Sunday that they are searching for 25-year-old Carlton Malcolm in connection with his brother's death. [...]

Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in shooting of brother in Scarborough

22 September 2024

A 25-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of his brother in Toronto’s east end Saturday night, police said. The shooting happened near Kingston Road and Markham [...]

Ontario truckers say wage theft plaguing industry, federal government not enforcing Labour Code

22 September 2024

Drivers rallied in Brampton, Ont., this weekend, saying many trucking companies are withholding payments and misclassifying employees as independent contractors, with few repercussions from the federal government. They're calling on [...]

Man dies in hospital after 8-car pileup in Milton, Ont., Friday: police

22 September 2024

A 55-year-old man has died in hospital after he was involved in an eight-vehicle collision in Milton, Ont. Friday afternoon, police say. The collision happened at the intersection of Derry [...]

5 things the Blue Jays need to consider after disappointing season

22 September 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays, who made the playoffs in three of the last four years, have been under the .500 mark since April 30 and are a good bet to [...]

Putting police in ERs could free up more officers, but some advocates ask why they're involved at all

22 September 2024

Toronto police are embedding officers at three of the city's emergency rooms in a new pilot they say will reduce the time their officers spend with people in crisis — but some [...]

Could new rail line be 'costly boondoggle' or economic boon for Toronto?

22 September 2024

Toronto's budget chief is urging her fellow councillors to dig into a federal plan for a new passenger rail line to Quebec City, even as experts stress they'd like the [...]

Pedestrian dead after highway collision in Oshawa Saturday

22 September 2024

A pedestrian is dead following a highway collision Saturday night in Oshawa, police say. [...]

Sun spoil Caitlin Clark's WNBA playoff debut with dominant win over Fever

22 September 2024

Alyssa Thomas had the 15th triple-double of her career to spoil Caitlin Clark's playoff debut as the Connecticut Sun beat the visiting Indiana Fever 93-69 on Sunday in Game 1 [...]

Alcaraz clinches Team Europe's 1st Laver Cup since 2021 in comeback over Team World

22 September 2024

Four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame Taylor Fritz 6-2, 7-5 as Team Europe rallied to beat Team World 13-11 and win the Laver Cup on Sunday. [...]

White Sox tie modern MLB record with 120th loss of season

22 September 2024

The Chicago White Sox tied the post-1900 MLB record of 120 losses by the 1962 expansion New York Mets on Sunday when the host San Diego Padres won 4-2 by [...]

Las Vegas star A'ja Wilson is unanimous choice as WNBA MVP, winning award for 3rd time

22 September 2024

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was the unanimous choice as the WNBA MVP, the league announced Sunday. [...]

5 things the Blue Jays need to consider after disappointing season

22 September 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays, who made the playoffs in three of the last four years, have been under the .500 mark since April 30 and are a good bet to [...]

Deanna Stellato-Dudek, Maxime Deschamps skate to pairs silver in Nebelhorn Trophy

22 September 2024

Reigning figure skating pairs world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps were silver medallists to start their season at the Challenger Series Nebelhorn Trophy. [...]

What to watch for when the WNBA playoffs begin today

22 September 2024

The defending champion Las Vegas Aces and A'ja Wilson will look to three-peat while sensation rookie Caitlin Clark makes her postseason debut when the WNBA playoffs begin Sunday. [...]

Alan Redway changed the course of raccoon history

1 September 2024

The Museum of Toronto’s latest exhibit, Toronto Gone Wild, has an interesting reference to Alan Redway, former East York Mayor and Leaside resident. Extended to November 2nd, due to popular [...]

New Year’s in September?

1 September 2024

Welcome back from your summer, whether or not you were away. Autumn approaches. It always feels as if September (not January) is really the start of a new year, with [...]

Get ready to Rally for Rehab!

1 September 2024

I’ll be there. How about you? On Sun., Sept. 8, hundreds of participants will be turning up for the Rally for Rehab, at Toronto Rehab’s Rumsey Centre, at 347 Rumsey [...]

Gardening in Garden Court – Neighbours bring back the plants

1 September 2024

Leaside is an ideal neighbourhood for gardeners. Although named after a railway junction, it developed in the early 20th century as a model garden suburb with generous curving streets and [...]

Leaside traffic: the joke that’s no laughing matter

1 September 2024

I wanted to kick off this month’s column with a joke about road construction in Leaside, but I’m still working on it ☺… No matter how hard I try, the [...]

Iva Mazar’s pivot from engineering to Pilates

1 September 2024

If you’ve never tried Pilates or are looking for a new class, allow me to make a personal recommendation. Pilates is one of those “anyone can do it,” low impact-big [...]

Meet the service that could become your best PAL

1 September 2024

If you’re reading the print version of this issue of Leaside Life, it might not occur to you that for reasons such as blindness, low vision, mobility or learning disabilities, [...]

AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

4 September 2024

Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 4:00pm [...]

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 [...]

Trudeau to appear tonight on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"

23 September 2024

The Prime Minister is to appear as a guest tonight on the CBS's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." The interview will be shot during his trip to New York [...]

Nice things to see!

23 September 2024

On Hazelton Avenue!Another to see there!The animal hospital is moving to Davenport from Yonge Street. [...]

Yonge Street food!

22 September 2024

The Rebel House on Yonge Street! Until fall feather stays!Joseph's barber shop still working on Yonge Street! The oldest of all!Yonge Street north of us. Tall buildings still being added! [...]

Mailmen still work!

21 September 2024

This one is delivering on Roxborough!Garden and houses nicely being fixed on Roxborough.Handyman available on Roxborough! [...]

The Ford government plans to restrict new bike lanes

20 September 2024

There are not many bikes down Yonge Street but there are bike lines on both sides. Bike lanes should have been put on the wider Avenue Road instead of Yonge [...]

Going up on Yonge Street!

20 September 2024

Looks good. Maybe not too high.One wonders where they use the canoe! Looks like a good one. It's on MacPherson.On Roxborough to be picked up. [...]

Cleaning the streets!

19 September 2024

The City sends these to clear the streets. This one was on Molson.Roxborough is getting harder, especially in the afternoon. The cars head to the west across Avenue Road.Work is [...]

Shakhlo Sharipova

20 September 2024

My experience gives me a deep understanding of the challenges faced by both those who are presumed to be "well-off" and those who are "underserved and struggling." I believe that [...]

Evan Sambasivam

19 September 2024

I was born and raised in Don Valley West. I love our community, but I’m worried about what I’m seeing in the city. I’m worried about the cost of housing, [...]

Sheena Sharp

19 September 2024

I want the city to meet the challenge of climate change and Housing in all its forms; more family housing, housing for homeless people, and cheaper housing. I have worked [...]

Dan Trayes

19 September 2024

I want to be councillor to help and give back to the community. My goal is to combine my lived experiences as well as my work experience pertaining to the [...]

Ward 15 By-Election Updates

19 September 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. Under the auspices of FoNTRA, [...]

Jason Stevens

19 September 2024

Having served in a few elected positions and recently going before the city’s budget committee in 2024 I believe my knowledge of local, provincial and federal politics, government officials and [...]

OLT approves height bump from 35 to 40 storeys at Eglinton & Mann

16 August 2024

A proposed development at 589 Eglinton Avenue East has secured approval from the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) for its settlement offer with the City of Toronto from March, 2024. The approved plan [...]

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 [...]

SEDRA Tribute to Jaye Robinson

10 June 2024

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Jaye Robinson, City Councillor for Don Valley West. We send our condolences to her family and friends, and wish [...]

The SEDRA Owl: March 2024

27 March 2024

Heritage Preservation in Midtown Bill 23 and the Impact on Heritage Preservation in Midtown Toronto You may have heard of Bill 23 in reference to the Greenbelt, but we want [...]

Shakhlo Sharipova

20 September 2024

I am committed to building a stronger, more connected Ward where no one is left behind. Whether it’s housing, food security, traffic or development issues, community engagement, or access to [...]

Jason Stevens

16 September 2024

Having served in a few elected positions and recently going before the city's budget committee in 2024 I believe my knowledge of local, provincial and federal politics, government officials and [...]

Dan Trayes

16 September 2024

I want to be councillor to help and give back to the community. My goal is to combine my lived experiences as well as my work experience pertaining to the [...]

Sheena Sharp

16 September 2024

I want the city to meet the challenge of climate change and Housing in all its forms; more family housing, housing for homeless people, and cheaper housing. I have worked [...]

Evan Sambasivam

16 September 2024

I was born and raised in Don Valley West. I love our community, but I’m worried about what I’m seeing in the city. I’m worried about the cost of housing, [...]

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 [...]

Improving Community Consultation

11 July 2024

This will confirm that in principle we support (with one significant reservation), the staff report and its recommendations, including: Planning and Housing Committee to request the Executive Director, Development Review, [...]

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