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Rhoden’s double-double leads Raptors past 76ers

13 March 2025

Jared Rhoden had a double-double in his second career NBA start to lead the Toronto Raptors past the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 on Wednesday as both teams put out depleted lineups. [...]

Oliver Miller, original member of Raptors, dies

13 March 2025

Oliver Miller, a member of the Toronto Raptors during their inaugural season in 1995-96, has died. He was 54. [...]

Leafs not worried about Marner after trade talk

12 March 2025

Craig Berube wanted to get to know Mitch Marner. [...]

Ford wants to sell more electricity to the U.S. — Trump says it ‘doesn’t make sense’

12 March 2025

A tense Tuesday of escalating tension between Ford and Trump saw tariff threats increased and traded before an "olive branch" from the White House in the form of a meeting. [...]

Toronto woman pleads guilty to negligence in dog attack that seriously injured child

12 March 2025

A Toronto woman who faced multiple charges in a dog attack that seriously injured a child has pleaded guilty to some of them, including a criminal charge of negligence. [...]

Blue Jays sign right-hander Tate to one-year deal

12 March 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Dillon Tate to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. [...]

9-year-old child, mother dead after house fire in Ontario city

12 March 2025

A mother and her nine-year-old child are dead and two other family members were taken to hospital after a house fire east of Toronto on Wednesday morning, firefighters said. [...]

Police charge stepmother after emaciated man says he was held captive for more than 20 years

13 March 2025

WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man who said he was held captive for 20 years was rescued after setting fire to his room and telling first responders he did [...]

Canada calls for unity, pushes back on U.S. tariffs as G7 ministers gather in Quebec

13 March 2025

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is welcoming her counterparts from some of the world’s most powerful countries to Quebec this week, as Ottawa works to maintain [...]

Toronto Raptors original Oliver Miller dead at 54

13 March 2025

Oliver Miller, who was part of the Toronto Raptors’ inaugural season, has died at the age of 54. The Raptors confirmed Miller’s passing in a social media post on Wednesday [...]

SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA’s stuck astronauts after launch pad problem

12 March 2025

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA’s two stuck astronauts. The new [...]

Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister Friday

12 March 2025

Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau. The newly elected Liberal leader [...]

Fleet services to take over Toronto ferries as report on how to improve service released

12 March 2025

A report on how to improve the Toronto ferry service ahead of a busy summer season recommends the Fleet Services Division take over operation of the service from the Parks [...]

Potential measles exposure at Pearson Airport: Toronto Public Health

12 March 2025

Toronto Public Health (TPH) is alerting travellers about a possible measles exposure at Pearson International Airport. TPH says it is investigating a case of measles and possible public exposure on [...]

Ford talks to Carney, premiers ahead of trade meeting in Washington on Thursday

13 March 2025

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and federal Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc suggested Wednesday they want to come out of a meeting with a top U.S. official with a "coherent plan" for [...]

Toronto woman pleads guilty to negligence in dog attack that seriously injured child

13 March 2025

A Toronto woman who faced multiple charges in a dog attack that seriously injured a child has pleaded guilty to some of them, including a criminal charge of negligence. [...]

Ontario aware bike lane removals may not reduce congestion, could make people less safe: internal documents

12 March 2025

Ontario’s premier and transportation minister have said for months that removing bike lanes is a necessary measure to reduce traffic in the GTA. But hundreds of pages of internal ministry [...]

Mother, daughter dead after fatal Oshawa fire

12 March 2025

A mother and one of her daughters have died after a house fire in Oshawa, emergency officials say, while two other family members have been hospitalized. [...]

Ontario developer accused of extracting $18M from home buyers

12 March 2025

An Ontario developer is accused of coercing 142 purchasers of pre-construction projects to pay more money for the same homes they purchased up to two years earlier — claims that are [...]

3 teen boys charged after Toronto carjacking, police release helicopter video of arrests

12 March 2025

Three teen boys who were chased by police on foot and in a helicopter have been arrested and charged in a carjacking in Toronto on the weekend. [...]

A recession is likely coming. How can you prepare for it?

12 March 2025

Though Donald Trump says tariffs will cause “little disturbance” to the stock market, experts say a recession is likely on its way. CBC’s Chris Glover breaks down how to financially [...]

Canada's speed skaters hope for a strong finish at the world championships

12 March 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews speed skating's single-distances world championships, where Canada will try to turn around a so-so season. [...]

UBC creates 'basketball festival' by combining men's, women's U Sports championships

12 March 2025

U Sports is ramping up its own March madness. For the first time, Canada’s university men’s and women’s basketball championships will be played alongside one another on the Point Grey [...]

Olympic champion ski jumpers suspended as cheating scandal rocks sport

12 March 2025

Two Norwegian ski jumpers are now suspended and under formal suspicion in a cheating scandal, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) said Wednesday in widening its investigation of altered [...]

Mikaël Kingsbury wins gold in dual moguls for Crystal Globe season sweep

12 March 2025

Canadian freestyle skiing star Mikaël Kingsbury finished strong at the season-ending dual moguls event in Livigno, Italy. The 32-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que., won Wednesday's big final to not only take gold, but also cement his third [...]

Newcomers Jebbison, David make Canada's CONCACAF Nations League roster

12 March 2025

Forwards Daniel Jebbison and Promise (Tobi) David, coach Jesse Marsch's newest recruits, have been included in Canada's 23-man roster for the CONCACAF Nations League Finals. [...]

Canada's version of March Madness tips off this week

11 March 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the U Sports men's and women's basketball tournaments, which are much smaller than the NCAA's but still quality brackets in their own right. [...]

Cricket Canada CEO says charges of theft and fraud are 'completely false'

12 March 2025

Former Calgary and District Cricket League president Salman Khan and former treasurer Syed Wajahat Ali have been charged with theft and fraud over $5,000, arising from their time with the [...]

We found our cover couple from 2011

1 March 2025

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Since its incorporation in 1913, Leaside has constantly been evolving and transforming. But in many, many ways, Leaside has remained [...]

Is this the most famous dog in Leaside?

1 March 2025

Many successful people have lived in Leaside over the years. I’ve written about some of them in Leaside Life. But this is the first time I’ve written about a successful [...]

Dude, where’s my bus?

1 March 2025

During the recent election campaign, Premier Ford said he’s confident that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will finally open in 2025. Years late, mega-digging, noise and disruption. Surely the Crosstown must [...]

No Rooz Pirooz! Ali and his many new beginnings

1 March 2025

Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is an ancient holiday and one which Leasider Ali Toufighi has observed his entire life. It is a celebration of new beginnings. Turns out Ali [...]

Letters to the Editor

1 March 2025

Dear dog owners: leash your dog! A letter from a reader: First, I would like to thank all dog owners who walk their dogs with a leash. We non-dog owners [...]

A crowded field vies to be next school trustee

1 March 2025

On March 3rd, voters in Ward 11 Don Valley West who are citizens and public school supporters will head to the polls to elect a new Toronto District School Board [...]

Get your Glow on at this Bayview spa

1 March 2025

Glow Spa, upstairs at 1675 Bayview Ave., is celebrating its anniversary of, as they say, “Proudly pampering Toronto for over 22 years.” In fact, this month marks their 23rd anniversary. [...]

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!

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! [...]

Still staying!

12 March 2025

The burger place still stays south of us on Yonge Street. Some people still eat burgers.Putti keeps on going!They are still working on MacPherson near Yonge. [...]

Big machine off Yonge Street!

11 March 2025

One of the many machines near the Rosedale subway station on Crescent Road. The station is being rebuilt.An expensive barbershop at our area on Yonge Street. Seems to be holding [...]

Garbage tomorrow Tuesday!

11 March 2025

They are getting ready for the City trucks to take away! This one on Roxborough. [...]

He is stadning on MacPherson!

10 March 2025

He has been up for a while. It's not clear what the people in the house thing and want to do.Finish -- likely from Finland -- are carpentry company working [...]

Art Cafe doing well!

9 March 2025

The Art Cafe is on Yonge Street. It has nice things to eat and great coffees!On Roxborough and it's only to lease! There are some nice houses on that street.It's [...]

Ice melting on Roxborough

9 March 2025

The ice isn't totally gone. It's still quite cold. It makes cars parking a pain! [...]

Breakfast at Yonge and Roxborough!

8 March 2025

Pantry offers breakfast in the morning. Other food later.The roads and broken up all around our area. It's best to drive slow and not hurt a car.Finishing off MacPherson. [...]

Save the date – 2025 Annual General Meeting

9 March 2025

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

Apply by March 17 to join Leaside Memorial Arena Board

18 February 2025

Local residents are needed to serve on the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board. The Board is looking for individuals with a background in law, human resources, non-profit leadership, sports [...]

Provincial Election 2025

16 February 2025

Election Day: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Advance Polls: Thursday, February 20 - Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. See ElectionsOntario to check voter [...]

Ward 11 TDSB Trustee by-election

16 February 2025

Election to fill vacant Ward 11 Trustee seat (same boundaries as City of Toronto Ward 15, Don Valley West) Election Day: Monday, March 3, 2025, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Ontario Place sewer plan an environmental disaster

27 January 2025

We are writing in opposition to the Ontario Government’s combined sewer overflow work (CSO) at 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West (Ontario Place) that has the clear potential to spread polluted water, [...]

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 [...]

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Local churches join together at St. Cuthbert’s for service
March 5, 2025
DVW4EA surveys Ward 11 Trustee candidates on climate
February 28, 2025
Meet Toronto-St. Paul’s provincial candidates, Feb 19th
February 19, 2025
Discover edible flowers w/Leaside Garden Society, Feb 13th
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Reminder: TDSB Ward 11 By-Election – March 3rd, 2025
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