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Penalty hearing underway for Toronto police superintendent over cheating scandal

6 May 2024

A Toronto police prosecutor told a tribunal Monday an appropriate penalty for Supt. Stacy Clarke, who admitted to a 2021 promotional cheating scandal, would be a two-rank demotion. [...]

U of T sees ‘way forward’ after meeting with student protesters behind encampment

6 May 2024

The University of Toronto says it sees "a way forward" after meeting with student protesters behind a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. [...]

Illegal gambling hits Ontario high school, students threatened over debts: police

6 May 2024

Police in Ontario are investigating reports of an illegal online gambling operation targeting youth at an Orillia high school. Some students say they're being threatened too. [...]

Hundreds strike at Nestle chocolate plant in Toronto, Unifor says

6 May 2024

Hundreds of Nestle workers walked off the job in Toronto on Sunday after rejecting a tentative agreement the union reached with the chocolate maker. [...]

Ontario legislature keffiyeh ban partially overturned as political fighting continues

6 May 2024

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles previously challenged Premier Doug Ford to get his caucus in line and work to overturn a ban on wearing the Arab headdress inside Queen's Park. [...]

Toronto’s construction season traffic is ‘unacceptable.’ Is there a better way?

6 May 2024

Toronto already has some of the worst traffic in the world, and with construction season here, delays will be even more “unacceptable.” What’s the solution? [...]

‘Our family is reeling’: Parents of baby, grandparents killed in Highway 401 crash speak out

5 May 2024

The parents of an infant and two grandparents killed in a wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Whitby, Ont. last week have released a statement calling the tragedy "devastating." [...]

Sheldon Keefe takes responsibility for team

6 May 2024

Head Coach Sheldon Keefe spoke to reporters and acknowledged his team didn't live up to expectations. [...]

MPP asked again to leave over keffiyeh

6 May 2024

An Ontario MPP was asked again to leave the Ontario legislature on Monday for wearing a keffiyeh. [...]

Trudeau, Poilievre speak at Holocaust service

6 May 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre spoke at the National Holocaust Monument to mark Yom HaShoah. [...]

The importance of Holocaust education

6 May 2024

Michael Levitt says it's important to take action to keep educating people about the Holocaust so it never happens again. [...]

Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal for Gaza

6 May 2024

Hamas announced Monday it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for a cease-fire to halt the seven-month-long war with Israel. [...]

Trump's hush money trial continues

6 May 2024

Witness testimony continues today in Donald Trump's hush money trial. [...]

Hundreds strike at Nestle in Toronto

6 May 2024

Hundreds of Nestle workers walked off the job in Toronto on Sunday after rejecting a tentative agreement the union reached. [...]

U of T sees 'way forward' after meeting with student protesters behind pro-Palestinian encampment

6 May 2024

The University of Toronto says it sees "a way forward" after meeting with student protesters behind a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. [...]

Flapping and hopping around their nest, Toronto's bald eaglets in a 'precarious time,' TRCA says

6 May 2024

The pair of eaglets growing in Toronto's first-recorded bald eagle nest seem to be doing well, a conservation official says, but the young raptors are in a "very precarious time" in their [...]

Ontario legislature keffiyeh ban loosened, but not overturned

6 May 2024

The Speaker of Ontario's legislature says politicians, staff and visitors will be allowed to enter the building while wearing a keffiyeh, but he is upholding his ban on the scarf [...]

Taylor Swift fan had concert tickets and a place to stay. Then Booking.com pulled the rug out from under her

6 May 2024

A Taylor Swift fan from Montreal who secured accommodations for the pop star's Toronto concert found herself without a place to stay after Booking.com cancelled her reservations and refused to [...]

Why some experts question if aggressive dogs should get lifetime 'criminal records'

6 May 2024

Currently dangerous dog orders are lifetime labels for offending dogs. Lawyers and animal trainers alike are concerned over how the labels affect offending dogs and their owners, believing a lack [...]

Number of antisemitic incidents reached record high in 2023, says B'nai Brith Canada audit

6 May 2024

In its latest annual audit, B'nai Brith Canada reports the number of antisemitic incidents in the country more than doubled from 2022 to 2023 and has now reached a record high. [...]

How this wooden post in Little Italy transformed into a Lego tower

6 May 2024

After months of hard work, Little Italy community members helped transform this Lego tower from a small project into a tower nearly 10 feet tall. One of the artists behind [...]

Canadian volleyball women feel sense of urgency while eyeing Paris Olympic spot

6 May 2024

No year in the past four has carried this much weight for the Canadian women's volleyball program. Ranked 11th in the world, the 14-member team will play 12 Volleyball Nations League [...]

Weekend recap: Canadian relay teams earn Olympic spots

6 May 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down how Canada did at the World Athletics Relays, an Olympic 3-on-3 basketball qualifier and other key events. [...]

'We're looked upon as gods': Maple Leafs' Marner after another 1st-round playoff exit

6 May 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner has taken heat from fans and media following the club's first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Boston Bruins where he put up [...]

'He's the real deal': Tongan origins, family sacrifice propel UBC's Giovanni Manu to NFL opportunity

6 May 2024

In a historic iteration of the NFL draft, the Detroit Lions orchestrated one of the event’s biggest surprises by trading up to select Giovanni Manu. A surprise nearly as big [...]

Jets head coach Bowness retiring after franchise record-tying 52-win season

6 May 2024

Rick Bowness has retired from coaching in the NHL after 38 seasons. [...]

Taylor, Pendrith hope to ensure Canada goes back-to-back at national men's championship

6 May 2024

For nearly seven decades, all of Canada's male professional golfers had the goal of winning the RBC Canadian Open, the national men's championship. Now the figurative pin's position has been [...]

2-time European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine war

6 May 2024

Two-time European weightlifting champion Oleksandr Pielieshenko died on the front line in the war in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Olympic Committee said on Monday. [...]

Take that, trash pandas!

1 May 2024

Trash pandas beware – Rick Roos has invented a way to spoil your nocturnal feasts. The 49-year-old Leaside father of one has created BinClaw, a device for securing your garbage [...]

Fireworks lit up the sky in Talbot Park

1 May 2024

I often still hear the distant sound of fireworks on Victoria Day, but there was a time long ago when the annual aerial light show of sparkling starbursts was right [...]

The Curious Idler May 2024

1 May 2024

Support the Team Ernesto blood bank drive “My dad is a fighter. He is incredible. He is my hero,” says Angela Rubini. Ernesto Rubini, well known to many Leasiders, has [...]

Editor: Time for a food truck revolution in Leaside?

1 May 2024

A few years ago, our intrepid Business of Leaside columnist Glenn Asano posed this question about Leaside’s Business Park: Why not a food truck festival? After all, there’s ample room [...]

Exploring the night economy – opportunity or threat for Leaside?

1 May 2024

-The “night economy” refers to all economic activities occurring between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., extending well beyond just nightclubs and bars. This sector includes late-night eateries, retail outlets, cultural [...]

Green ambition – Jason Rokosh scales the heights

1 May 2024

Living walls, green façades, rooftop gardens. Just imagine the possibilities beyond the usual lawn. Meet Jason Rokosh, whose green creativity takes him – and his clients – to new places, [...]

Truckin’ awesome dumplings in Leaside

1 May 2024

Ada Mok and Cam Pounder love dumplings. As it happens, so do many Leasiders. Luckily for all of us, these foodpreneurs turned their love into a food truck business called [...]

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

Gift & Shop Local Holiday Event December 3rd & 10th

14 November 2022

Celebrate the holidays on Saturday, December 3rd and 10th between 11 am-4 pm with the merchants on Bayview! Bring the whole family to enjoy a FREE warm beverage from select... [...]

Community Clean Up Day

8 April 2024

Join us on April 21 to help tidy up the neighbourhood! 12 Noon to 12:45pm [...]

12th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

13 September 2023

Pull out your flannel and brush up on your pumpkin carving skills… The Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair is on Sept 23! [...]

The Regent Theatre Revival: Terra Bruce Productions’ Exciting New Plans for Entertainment in Toronto

11 September 2023

Terrabruce Productions and The Regent Theatre take center stage as Gold Sponsors of the 12th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair. [...]

Camping, Cottaging, Camper-Van’ing – A Mount Pleasant Village Shopping Guide for Stocking Up

16 August 2023

A Mount Pleasant Village Shopping Guide for all your vacationing needs before you hit the road! [...]

Summer Self Care Guide: Aesthetician’s Top Tips for Glowing Skin

7 July 2023

Healthwinds Aesthetician Leila Moldakhmetova gives us the inside scoop. Continue reading for 3 tips to get glowing skin for the summer! [...]

A Head Start on Summer Shopping in Mount Pleasant Village

6 July 2023

Sweet, sweet summer! It’s finally here. And it’s oh-so-good in Ontario, whether you’re in the city or retreating somewhere a little more slow paced. [...]

Unlocking Your Child’s Potential: How Scholars’ Tutoring Programs Boost Grade Levels

5 July 2023

Discover the power of education with Scholars Education, proud Gold Sponsors of the 12th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair. [...]

Fixing his bicycle!

6 May 2024

He put his bike upside down and fixed it in Ramsdale Park.Fixing a starter on a car on Roxborough.A Communauto car on Yonge Street. These can be hired but there [...]

Flowers in our area!

5 May 2024

The usual ladies are selling flowers on Roxborough near Yonge. They usually had a truck at this time of year but not this time!Another new coffee place on Yonge opposite [...]

Need a chair?

5 May 2024

On Roxborough! [...]

Excellent steps!

4 May 2024

A house being rebuilt on Roxborough has added a warming up electric entry into the house for the winter. It won't have to be cleared of ice and is being [...]

Walking in the rain . .

3 May 2024

On MacPherson! [...]

Out on Avenue Road!

3 May 2024

The little desk was put out on Avenue Road for someone to pick up. Strange things do go on in our area!A Moulin Rouge is starting at Carens on Yonge [...]

A spring look!

2 May 2024

On MacPherson in many gardens.All looking great!Another garden [...]

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 [...]

Q&A with Councillor Mike Colle

12 December 2023

Image: Ward 8’s City Councillor Mike ColleImage Credit: toronto.ca A number of local residents’ associations, including SEDRA, have come together to bring you a series of short informational pieces that [...]

Traffic Safety – an oxymoron?

12 December 2023

An important message from John Hiddema, SEDRA Co-President The term traffic safety is used as a catch-all for conversations about what happens on our streets as we move about the [...]

The SEDRA Owl: November 2023

8 November 2023

A conversation with Josh Matlow Image: Ward 12’s City Councillor Josh MatlowImage Credit: toronto.ca A number of local residents’ associations, including SEDRA, have come together to bring you a series of short [...]

The SEDRA Owl: Fall 2023

3 October 2023

The greening of Davisville Image: 33 and 77 Davisville Ave, and future site of 60 BalliolImage Credit: Mary Turcotte by Jane Auster, co-president, SEDRAWhere are our parks?Davisville Village is one [...]

The SEDRA Owl: June 2023

15 June 2023

What’s the magic number for new neighbours? Image: Crane Index, Q1 2023 Contributed by Jeff Latto, SEDRA Board Member and Chair of the TMWG (Tall-Mid Rise Working Group) We are [...]

Midtown Working Group: Review and recommendations re Oxford Development revised submission – Canada Square

5 June 2023

This review provides our analysis and recommendations regarding the current revised application for the development of Canada Square as submitted in December 2022. The Midtown Working Group believed that Canada [...]

Heritage Register Review: Public Information Session

18 February 2024

Toronto residents are invited to an online Public Information Session to learn about the City’s Heritage Register Review project. The purpose of the meeting is to share information about the [...]

Councillor Jaye Robinson – January 2024 Newsletter

31 January 2024

I hope 2024 is off to a great start for you and your families. The Ward 15 – Don Valley West team is hitting the ground running here at City [...]

Plans for a mass-timber building pivot to steel girders and concrete

31 January 2024

Facing a persistently sluggish market for office buildings, one developer has pivoted his original plan to construct an environmentally leading-edge mass-timber building in Toronto to instead build lab and research [...]

1840 Bayview proposal

1 January 2024

The application to build a 34-storey mixed-use building at 1840 Eglinton with 377 units has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The hearing date has not yet been set. [...]

Bayview and Eglinton development – getting down to serious business

1 January 2024

In last February’s Leaside Life we described the influx of tall building applications at and within 500 metres of the intersection of Bayview north of Eglinton, and Eglinton west of Bayview. Guess [...]

Revamped proposal at Leaside Station adds units, reworks design

15 December 2023

The proposal for 589-595 Eglinton Ave. E. is for a 35-storey residential building with 442 units and ground floor retail fronting on Eglinton, just east of Bayview.The LRA has submitted [...]

Councillor Jaye Robinson’s November 2023 Newsletter

2 December 2023

As November comes to a close, I am sending my best wishes to families across Ward 15 for a wonderful holiday season. To celebrate, the City's annual Cavalcade of Lights [...]

More Darkness in Ontario’s Democracy

18 February 2024

In Canada, after an election first ministers write mandate letters to their cabinet colleagues, laying out deliverables their departments should achieve. Some governments make them public (Trudeau, McGuinty and Wynne [...]

Heritage Register Review: Public Information Session

17 February 2024

Toronto residents are invited to an online Public Information Session to learn about the City’s Heritage Register Review project. The purpose of the meeting is to share information about the [...]

Loud noises keeping you up at night?

7 January 2024

The noise bylaw amendments, which will be discussed at the Economic and Community Development Committee next week, come after a pandemic-delayed review mandated by the 2019 bylaw. Concerts with the volume turned [...]

FoNTRA 2023 Year End Review and 2024 Look Forward

4 January 2024

Some highlights/lowlights of 2023 and a look forward to 2024 - another busy year ahead!We ended the year with the most FoNTRA members ever - 37 resident associations!We revitalized the [...]

Employment area policy proposals

30 November 2023

The amendment to the provincial definition of "area of employment" narrows the scope of uses from what is currently permitted in areas of employment. In particular, it expressly excludes from [...]

Infill housing and protecting Toronto’s tree canopy

30 November 2023

We strongly support the identification of potential strategies to protect and enhance the City's tree canopy and growing space for trees, while also supporting infill housing growth in Toronto's low-rise [...]

Mid-rise buildings rear transition

29 November 2023

The rear angular plane guidelines were developed through a comprehensive study in 2010 that resulted in a guideline that the rear transition to abutting low density residential areas be a [...]

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