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by The Bulldog • February 7, 2021

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Rachel Chernos Lin wins Toronto’s Don Valley West byelection

5 November 2024

Residents in Toronto's Don Valley West have elected Rachel Chernos Lin as their new city councillor following a byelection held on Monday. [...]

Demonstration outside Brampton Hindu temple broken up after weapons spotted: police

5 November 2024

Police broke up a second day of protests outside an Ontario Hindu temple where weekend clashes led to arrests and added fuel to already fiery Canada-India diplomatic relations. [...]

Wait-listed Taylor Swift fans get another chance to buy tickets to Toronto concerts

5 November 2024

Some Taylor Swift fans who were unable to buy tickets to her Toronto shows are getting another shot at seeing the pop star. [...]

‘Concerned for her safety’: Police search for missing woman last seen in south Etobicoke

5 November 2024

Toronto police say they are searching for a missing 33-year-old woman, last seen in the south Etobicoke area. [...]

Ontario making GO Transit free for veterans, members of Canadian Armed Forces

5 November 2024

Veterans and current full-time members of the Canadian Armed Forces will soon be able to ride GO Transit for free. [...]

U.S. election: American citizen living in Ontario has ballot challenged for 1st time

5 November 2024

An American citizen living in Kingston, Ont., says her mail-in ballot is being challenged, and she’s not alone. Thousands of overseas voters are in a similar situation. [...]

Leafs’ Matthews out with upper-body injury

5 November 2024

Auston Matthews is taking a seat. His teammates will try and fill the void. [...]

Live election results: Trump and Harris await results with battleground states too close to call

31 October 2024

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice-President Kamala Harris notched wins in reliably Republican and Democratic states, respectively, with battleground states still too close to call, as a divided America [...]

Suspect seen shooting man during Toronto-area home invasion in new video

5 November 2024

Police have released video footage that appears to show a suspect shooting a man who had attempted to intervene in a home invasion in York Region on Monday night. [...]

Butter thefts rising, police think it's not just a local issue

5 November 2024

An unusual kind of crime is hitting grocery stores in Guelph and Brantford, as large quantities of butter are stolen off shelves. [...]

Lamborghini driver who crashed into parked cars while trying to pass streetcar sentenced to prison

5 November 2024

A mortgage broker who totalled his Lamborghini and left a passenger with life-altering injuries after trying to pass a Toronto streetcar at nearly three times the speed limit has been [...]

1 person in critical condition after collision in Brampton

5 November 2024

One person is in critical condition following a two-vehicle collision in Brampton. [...]

Video appears to show suspects using Molotov cocktails to start fire in Richmond Hill cinema

5 November 2024

Police have released new video footage that appears to show two suspects using Molotov cocktails to start a fire inside a Richmond Hill cinema while movie-goers were still inside. [...]

Police searching for school bus driver after 85-year-old woman struck in Richmond Hill

5 November 2024

York Regional Police are looking for the driver of a school bus who they say struck an 85-year-old woman in Richmond Hill. [...]

Ontario should pay for initial bike lane installation: city manager

5 November 2024

If Doug Ford wants to tear out key Toronto bike lanes, then his government should be covering the cost of not only their removal, but also for staff and planning [...]

Weapons seen at pro-India protest near Hindu temple in Brampton, Peel police say

5 November 2024

Peel police issued a public safety alert Monday evening after they said some participants were wielding weapons at a demonstration near a Hindu temple in Brampton that saw violent clashes [...]

Ontario making GO Transit free for veterans, members of Canadian Armed Forces

5 November 2024

Veterans and current full-time members of the Canadian Armed Forces will soon be able to ride GO Transit for free. [...]

Doug Ford says Ontario ready to work with whoever wins U.S. election

5 November 2024

Amid concerns of protectionism, Ford says province will protect relationship with its largest trading partner. In 2023, trade between Ontario and the U.S. totalled about $493 billion. [...]

Peter Nygard's defence lawyers ask Ontario Court of Appeal to review decision to deny bail

5 November 2024

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard's legal team has asked an Ontario court to review a decision to deny him bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions and sentence. [...]

U.S. election day: What you need to know and how to find results

5 November 2024

One of the most divisive races for the White House in recent memory will come to an end on Tuesday as Americans head to the polls, tasked with choosing between two [...]

Man shot while helping neighbours during home invasion: York police

5 November 2024

A man was shot in the Township of King while helping his neighbours who were targeted by a home invasion Monday evening, York Regional Police say. [...]

Remembering some strange coin tosses in sports

5 November 2024

From an overzealous Broadway Joe to a misunderstood Jerome Bettis to an ill-fated XFL experiment, CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at some instances where a coin flip went awry. [...]

IIHF preparing proposal to add 3-on-3 hockey to 2030 Winter Olympics

5 November 2024

The International Ice Hockey Federation is preparing a proposal to add 3-on-3 hockey to the Winter Olympics as soon as 2030 in the French Alps, following the same expansion that [...]

76ers centre Joel Embiid suspended 3 games for shoving newspaper columnist

5 November 2024

Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid was suspended by the NBA on Tuesday for three games without pay for shoving a member of the media. [...]

Former athletes Lumsden, Edney lean on each other to lead Canada's luge, bobsled teams

5 November 2024

As 2018 Canadian Olympians Jesse Lumsden and Sam Edney were sounding boards for each other as athletes, they are again as high-performance directors of their respective sliding sports. [...]

Andreescu pulls out of Billie Jean King Cup to focus on health after injury-marred season

5 November 2024

Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from Canada's team in the Billie Jean King Cup finals to focus on her health after battling injuries throughout the season, according to Tennis Canada. [...]

Gushue tops Carruthers in opening draw at Grand Slam of Curling's Canadian Open

5 November 2024

Brad Gushue defeated Reid Carruthers 6-1 on Tuesday morning in a matchup of Canadian skips at the Co-op Canadian Open in Nisku, Alta. [...]

Troy Amos-Ross, former world title contender, headed to Boxing Canada Hall of Fame

5 November 2024

Twelve years after his last fight, former world title contender Troy (The Boss) Amos-Ross is headed to the Boxing Canada Hall of Fame. [...]

Honouring Leaside’s fallen heroes

1 November 2024

For many of us Remembrance Day evokes thoughts of those who gave their lives in the two World Wars, and especially World War II. For instance, the Leaside Memorial Gardens [...]

Surely, we can all do better

1 November 2024

A recent damning Toronto Parks audit could have been talking about the perpetually littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground at Trace Manes Park. But first, let me digress. If [...]

The Curious Idler

1 November 2024

The Idler has been, well, idle for a while but is happy to be back since there is so much to share this issue. She shoots, we all score Women’s [...]

Leaside Sports Hall of Fame names new achievers

1 November 2024

On Friday, Oct. 25th, the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame once again celebrated the achievements of athletes and those who have volunteered tirelessly to build the local sports community. Hosted [...]

Yolanda T. Marshall wants to know – what’s in your cookie tin?

1 November 2024

Growing up in Guyana, Yolanda T. Marshall dreamed of Canada where her mom was working three jobs and saving up to buy a condo, so she could bring her girls [...]

Ready, set, go… and vote for our next councillor!

1 November 2024

By the time you read this you will know all about the upcoming Ward 15 by-election – the candidates and the issues, having attended the Oct. 16 virtual candidates’ meeting [...]

Leaside’s truly hair-raising experiences

1 November 2024

Leaside boasts a wide and wonderful array of hairstyling emporia. With more than 20 hair salons and barber shops in the area, Leaside is a destination for those looking for [...]

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

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 [...]

Heavy machinery . . .

5 November 2024

Brought on demo stages on Rox W. Pic sent by Bill McLaughlin. [...]

Rosedale almost ready!

5 November 2024

The Rosedale subway station is getting fixed up and will look good! [...]

The Brennan house still being worked on!

5 November 2024

Still working on the Brennan house!It will be a different place! [...]

Our area is changing!

4 November 2024

A total teardown of a lovely Joe Brennan designed house! William McLaughlin sent this. He lives next door. He noted that maybe a duplex or triplex may rise. Or a [...]

Do you need a car?

3 November 2024

An amazing stretched car in Yorkville! Would it not be easier just to get a bus?Not a bicycle in sight!Another barber shop on Yonge Street near us! Are many guys [...]

Yet another coffee shop!

2 November 2024

This one is on Yonge Street next door to the computer place. Aren't there just too many coffee shops in our area? One wonders whether any of them make money. [...]

Cars heading west!

2 November 2024

All lined up on Roxborough trying to make it to the west. At least there are no bicycle places on this street. Doug likes to have cars moving. He doesn't [...]

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 [...]

Anthony Furey

23 September 2024

I want to be the councillor for Don Valley West so I can provide effective representation to the residents on the local issues that matter to them. I know the [...]

Dhruv Jain

23 September 2024

I am running to be our next City Councillor because I’m passionate about building family-friendly communities with diverse housing options, infrastructure and transit that works for everyone, and safe neighbourhoods [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin

24 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

24 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 [...]

Anthony Furey

24 September 2024

I want to be the councillor for Don Valley West so I can provide effective representation to the residents on the local issues that matter to them. I know the [...]

Dhruv Jain

24 September 2024

Leaside mom urgently needs a kidney donor

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Leaside Curling Club to host Toronto Hope Bonspiel Nov 2
October 31, 2024
All-Candidates Meeting at Lawrence Park Comm. Church
October 22, 2024
AppleFest Returns to Bayview on October 19th, 2024
October 16, 2024
FONTRA Ward 15 Virtual Candidates’ Meeting: Oct 16th
October 15, 2024
Thorncliffe Transit: Virtual Engagement Session – Oct 10
October 4, 2024

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