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Woman charged after Ontario couple face intense harassment on Facebook

15 January 2025

A woman from St Mary’s, Ont., is facing charges in connection to harassing posts made on social media about a couple in Guelph, according to police in the Royal City. [...]

Drake files defamation lawsuit against record label for Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

15 January 2025

Drake referred to the release of Lamar's diss track as an example of 'corporate greed over the safety and well-being of its artists.' [...]

Toronto nightclub may lose liquor licence after man, 19, found dead inside

15 January 2025

A Toronto club may see its liquor licence suspended after a 19-year-old man died while drinking at the establishment last May, according to the AGCO. [...]

Ford government underestimated ServiceOntario deal with Staples: financial watchdog

15 January 2025

The FAO found Ontario that while Ontario underestimated the cost of the move, it also underestimated the benefits, which could be realized over time. [...]

Ontario town reeling as student cap forces college to close campus

15 January 2025

An Ontario college that has called a small town home since 1970 is closing its campus given the crippling financial woes it’s facing, it says. [...]

Ontario starts work that could launch massive new nuclear power generating station

15 January 2025

Energy Minister Stephen Lecce was in Port Hope, to promote Ontario Power Generation's Wesleyville site as land the province could rely upon to build a new nuclear station on. [...]

Despite missed target, Ontario cities pin hopes on program for foreign-trained doctors

15 January 2025

More than two dozen internationally-trained family doctors are now treating patients in Ontario as part of an expedited licensing program that missed its initial target for 2024. [...]

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One-third of Ontario newcomers say they felt safer in home countries, survey finds

15 January 2025

While many newcomers immigrate to Canada in the hopes of finding safety, a new survey has found nearly a third of Ontario newcomers reported feeling safer in their home countries. [...]

Ford says Canada must come first as Smith breaks with premiers on Trump retaliation

15 January 2025

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday the country's leaders must put Canada first and forcefully hit back against president-elect Donald Trump if he goes ahead with punishing tariffs on all [...]

2nd person arrested, more charges laid in $70K Taylor Swift ticket scam

15 January 2025

Toronto police say they have arrested a second person and laid more charges in a Taylor Swift ticket scam that cost fans nearly $70,000. A 56-year-old man from Burlington has been charged [...]

Ford sends U.S. a clear message with patriotic hat

15 January 2025

It was difficult to miss Ontario Premier Doug Ford's message to would-be American expansionists on Wednesday: He wore it right on his hat. [...]

Ontario eyes large, new nuclear plant near Port Hope

15 January 2025

Ontario is taking some preliminary steps toward potentially building a new large-scale nuclear generating station near Port Hope. [...]

Mississauga hit and run leaves woman with life-threatening injuries

15 January 2025

Peel police say they are looking for a dark-coloured vehicle with front-end damage after a hit and run in Mississauga early Wednesday left a woman with life-threatening injuries. [...]

Ontario rolling out police dashboard to monitor people out on bail for firearms charges

15 January 2025

The Ontario government is rolling out a province-wide dashboard to monitor people who are out on bail for firearms-related offences, the province announced Wednesday. This dashboard is a situational awareness [...]

A hockey town: Inside the push to bring pro women's hockey back to Quebec City

15 January 2025

A PWHL Takeover Tour game between Montreal and Ottawa set for Sunday is poised to sell out Quebec City's Videotron Centre, as the city makes a pitch for an expansion [...]

There's a little extra on the line at the figure skating nationals

15 January 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the Canadian figure skating championships, happening just over a year out from the 2026 Winter Olympics. [...]

Jeff Hoffman confirms Orioles, Atlanta pulled out of deals before Jays signed him

15 January 2025

The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta backed out of agreements to sign Jeff Hoffman because of concerns about the reliever's pitching shoulder before he finalized a three-year contract worth $33 million [...]

Leylah Fernandez reaches 3rd round of Australian Open, Felix Auger-Aliassime ousted

15 January 2025

Canadian Leylah Fernandez overcame a first-set loss and rain delay to reach the third round while Felix Auger-Aliassime's Australian Open bid ended Wednesday. [...]

Veteran Beckie excited at hiring of Casey Stoney, but work remains for Canada's women's soccer team

14 January 2025

When Janine Beckie found out who the new head coach of Canada's women's soccer team would be, she felt excitement above all else. Beckie, a veteran on Canada's team, said [...]

Robin Fraser, new Toronto FC head coach, stresses need for unity, hard work and pride

15 January 2025

Toronto FC formally introduced Robin Fraser as its 15th head coach Wednesday, hoping the former TFC assistant coach can lead the club back to its former glory. [...]

Suzanne Paulins becomes permanent CEO of Swimming Canada

15 January 2025

Suzanne Paulins has been named chief executive officer of Swimming Canada after serving as interim CEO since last year. [...]

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!

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! [...]

Pickup on MacPherson!

15 January 2025

Hopefully the City will take it away, Many people put stuff out in front of their houses.Coffee still available at Mitfar!Putti things available! [...]

Nice walk!

14 January 2025

Walking along MacPherson in the winter!Carens offering mussels!Work going on at Yonge and Roxborough. [...]

The bigger building is going up here!

13 January 2025

The former smaller buildings had Starbucks. Now it will have a larger building.Things you can find for picking up in our area.A veterinary place on Yonge Street. [...]

The evening on MacPherson!

12 January 2025

The houses look good at night!Another good one on MacPherson!Nice looking winter pieces on the Yonge Street place! [...]

Not many on Molson!

12 January 2025

At least not in the afternoon. They do add a few later in the evening. [...]

We have snow!

11 January 2025

It's not too bad on MacPherson so far! Let us hope for the best!The busses are making it down Yonge Street! Better than taking the car!Nice things on the Roxborough [...]

Yonge and Roxborough

10 January 2025

The older places such as pizza and coffee have gone. A new building is starting!It might not even take a long time for the new building to come up.The book [...]

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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