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Ontario Premier Ford urges B.C., Quebec to drop EV sales targets

18 March 2026

Both provinces scaled back or dropped their previous goals of having all new vehicle sales be zero emissions in 2035, but Ford says they should go further. [...]

Ford ‘keen’ on Niagara amalgamations; but his office says he’ll respect mayors’ will

18 March 2026

Niagara's now-former regional chair Bob Gale, appointed by the Ford government, caused a stir last month with a proposal to consider amalgamations. [...]

Raptors’ upset win surprises many Proline players

18 March 2026

The Toronto Raptors threw a majority of sports bettors off Sunday. [...]

Critics say Ford is ‘flooding the zone’ to distract from transparency controversy

18 March 2026

Since announcing sweeping changes to Ontario's freedom of information laws, the Ford government has unveiled a flurry of new policies. [...]

Maple Leafs intent on sticking up for each other

18 March 2026

Craig Berube read his players the riot act after a delayed response to a dirty hit that ultimately ended their captain's season. [...]

New York Islanders down Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1

18 March 2026

Calum Ritchie had a goal and an assist on a pair of first-period power plays as the New York Islanders topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday. [...]

Ontario expanding bring-your-own-booze rules to include festivals

17 March 2026

The province announced the move on Tuesday afternoon, suggesting it would drive local tourism and economic growth by boosting attendance at some festivals. [...]

Venezuela beats United States to win World Baseball Classic

18 March 2026

Venezuela is the champion of the World Baseball Classic for the first time. Behind a strong outing from Eduardo Rodriguez and late heroics from Eugenio Suárez, Venezuela bested Team USA [...]

Toronto police officer injured after cruiser allegedly struck by stolen vehicle

18 March 2026

A Toronto police officer is in hospital after a police cruiser was allegedly struck by a stolen vehicle in North York. Investigators say officers received an Automated Licence Plate Recognition [...]

Culture minister says ‘serious conversation’ needed about AI systems and news media

18 March 2026

OTTAWA — Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government must have a serious conversation about AI systems’ use of news. “Having the news cannibalized and regurgitated undermines the spirit of [...]

Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting

18 March 2026

The 98th Oscars hosted by Conan O’Brien saw a dip in ratings after several years of gains. The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday said that just under 17.9 million viewers [...]

Edward Pottinger, founder of iconic Toronto Caribbean restaurant The Real Jerk, dies at 69

17 March 2026

Edward Pottinger and his wife Lily first opened The Real Jerk in 1984 at Greenwood Avenue and Queen Street East in Toronto. [...]

Feds appealing use of Emergencies Act during ‘Freedom Convoy’ at Supreme Court

17 March 2026

OTTAWA — The federal government is appealing to the Supreme Court a lower court decision that found its use of the Emergencies Act four years ago during “Freedom Convoy” protests [...]

Doug Ford ‘keen’ on Niagara amalgamations; but his office says he’ll respect mayors’ will

17 March 2026

Premier Doug Ford said on Tuesday he is still keen on the idea of amalgamations in Niagara region because there are too many politicians. [...]

As Ontario commits to building more jails, data shows violence inside them is rising

18 March 2026

Rates of violence across Ontario jails — both inmate-on-inmate and inmate-on-staff assaults — are rising, according to an analysis of data shared with CBC News by the Ontario Public Service [...]

As Niagara Region’s only safe drug consumption site faces closure, advocates fear more people will die

18 March 2026

Advocates fear the looming closure of the Niagara Region's sole safe drug consumption site, in St. Catharines, Ont., will result in a spike in overdose deaths and cases of blood-borne [...]

'We've had enough secrets': First Nations group opposes Ontario move to limit freedom-of-information laws

18 March 2026

A group representing First Nations is speaking out against Ontario’s proposed legislation to change freedom-of-information laws, saying there's concern the move would reduce Indigenous communities’ ability to access important information. [...]

OPP investigation finds no wrongdoing from Toronto police officers at Umar Zameer trial

17 March 2026

Striking workers reach deal with group home based in Oakville, Ont., union says

17 March 2026

A deal has been reached between striking workers and an Ontario group home, the union confirmed Tuesday. [...]

Solo drivers will soon be able to use HOV lanes in off-peak hours: transportation minister

17 March 2026

Highway lanes designated for carpoolers will soon be opened up to solo drivers at certain times of the day, Ontario's transportation minister said Tuesday. [...]

No charges against Ontario resident who shot and injured alleged home invader: police

17 March 2026

Police north of Toronto will not lay charges against a resident who shot and injured an alleged home invader. [...]

Should we worry about Canada's winter sports decline?

17 March 2026

Canada's Winter Olympic and Paralympic medal counts are falling. Is this the sign of a crisis, or merely a shift? [...]

Einarson propels Canada to top spot at women's curling worlds after swapping stone with teammate

17 March 2026

Canada's fifth straight win at the women's world curling championship was a lesson in adaptation for skip Kerri Einarson. [...]

Canadian Para hockey trailblazer Raphaëlle Tousignant's dual fight for health, women's equality

16 March 2026

Raphaëlle Tousignant has spent her life beating the odds, first as a survivor of childhood bone cancer and later as a trailblazing Para hockey player. [...]

Oilers star Leon Draisaitl will miss rest of the regular season due to injury

17 March 2026

Standout Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the NHL regular season because of what the team called a lower-body injury. [...]

International Olympic Committee urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes

17 March 2026

More than 80 human rights and sport advocacy groups have called on the ‌International Olympic Committee to abandon reported plans to introduce universal genetic sex testing for female athletes and [...]

Doug Armstrong steps down as general manager of Canada's Olympic hockey team

17 March 2026

Doug Armstrong is stepping down from his position as general manager of Canada's Olympic hockey team. Hockey Canada says Armstrong informed the organization he will be focusing on his position [...]

League-leading Boston Fleet bolster offence by acquiring Jessie Eldridge from Seattle Torrent

17 March 2026

The Fleet acquired Jessie Eldridge from Seattle Torrent for Theresa Schafzahl in a Monday evening swap, as the Fleet look to add more goal scoring. [...]

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Apple Fest – October 18th, 2025

20 August 2025

Save the Date! [...]

Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

13 March 2025

Save the Date! [...]

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

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! [...]

That's our answer for us!

18 March 2026

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Walking well!

17 March 2026

Always looking him with his nice dog! [...]

The books on MacPherson!

17 March 2026

Roy Jenkins seems to stay for a long time! [...]

Looking great at the lane!

15 March 2026

It's looking nicely clean!Getting clear near the end of MacPherson! [...]

Getting is best! at Mitfar!

14 March 2026

His reason is written on his back! :))Some books are available!Always remember to check into Danielle! [...]

Dogs in our area!

13 March 2026

They are walking with them all the time!He is walking with him!He likes with his dog to walk all the time! [...]

We will have a by-election at our place!

11 March 2026

Chrystia Freeland is leaving our place at University-Rosedale. A new person, Dr. Danielle Martin, also a Liberal, is a candidate to replace Freeland. A by-election is expected. Freeland stepped down [...]

Protecting the Ontario Science Centre Building

14 December 2025

The LRA supports Councillor Matlow’s motion that City Council: request the Province of Ontario to provide a comprehensive update on the condition and status of repairs of the Ontario Science [...]

Ontario Line Construction

4 December 2025

We applaud Metrolinx' 4th quarter update report on the Ontario Line construction in North York, in being comprehensive and inclusive of the status of all parts of the program. Going [...]

Ward 15 Town Hall – November 25

13 November 2025

You are invited to the Councillor’s next Ward 15 Town Hall meeting: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Leaside Memorial Gardens, William Lea Room 1073 Millwood Rd. Transportation [...]

849 Eglinton Ave. E. Community Meeting

23 June 2025

Zoom WebinarJune 26 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.Developer PEM Eglinton LP is hosting an applicant-led Community Meeting to discuss the updated plans for the redevelopment of 849 Eglinton Avenue East into a [...]

Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights

29 April 2025

Join LRA President Geoff Kettel and Mitch Bubuji as they lead a Jane's Walk through Bennington Heights. When: Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m. Where: Meet at Evergreen Gardens Park - just west [...]

April 14 Candidates Meeting

25 April 2025

Monday, April 14, 7 p.m.William Lea RoomLeaside Memorial Community Gardens1073 Millwood RoadDoors open at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include a resolution to expand the area served by the Leaside Residents [...]

April 14 Annual & Special Meeting & Candidates Meeting

13 April 2025

TDSB under provincial rule: A parent perspective

19 December 2025

Image Credit: TDSB- Planned Addition By Mary Turcotte, SEDRA Board Member It was June 27, 2025. The school year was ending and my focus was shifting to upcoming summer plans [...]

Davisville Village development

17 October 2025

Big, bold and everywhere throughout Davisville Village. This 3D rendering shows the state of play for developments throughout our catchment. [...]

Scrambled Thinking at Yonge and Eglinton?

30 September 2025

For several years, there has been interest in adding a pedestrian scramble to the intersection of Yonge and Eglinton. It is one of the busiest intersections in the city of [...]

Action Alert – Community Consultation – 77 Davisville Ave

12 September 2025

Photo Credit: City of Toronto Community Consultation Registration Page There is an upcoming Community Consultation around the rezoning application that has been submitted to the City of Toronto for [...]

Davisville School PXO? No No No

12 September 2025

What is a PXO? It is the acronym for a Pedestrian Crossover, as described here on the City of Toronto’s website. For several years, SEDRA, Councillor Matlow, and community members [...]

56 Storeys on Soudan

20 June 2025

The City of Toronto has received a development proposal for a 56 storey building on a site at 148-158 Soudan Avenue. The City Planning department will hold an online community [...]

SEDRA AGM – May 6, 2025

5 May 2025

Tomorrow, May 6, 2025 is SEDRA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting and you’re invited! Our AGM will be held in-person at Greenwood College School, 443 Mt. Pleasant (at Davisville) Doors open [...]

Some of Toronto’s most historic buildings may be at risk of demolition as clock ticks

7 February 2026

Almost all 3,600 listed heritage properties in Toronto — including several national historic sites, and the Gibraltar Point lighthouse — are about to lose their protection against demolition and redevelopment, [...]

Provincial overreach

14 December 2025

Toronto, along with municipalities across Ontario, has suffered an avalanche of provincial laws, regulations, and policies affecting planning and development, all without prior consultation or engagement with the City of [...]

Growing space for trees: : Protecting and enhancing the tree canopy while supporting infill housing and addressing concerns with iceberg homes – Recommendation Report

2 December 2025

We strongly support the Growing Space for Trees concept and the proposed policy direction intended to (a) protect and enhance the tree canopy while supporting Infill Housing and (b) address [...]

Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review Phase 2, Wards 9 & 11

2 December 2025

The report, dealing with Wards 9 and 11, represents the first stage in the implementation of the Avenues Policy Review to “modernize” policies and zoning to enable mid-rise buildings along [...]

Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) & Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) in-effect

22 November 2025

On August 15, 2025, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved six OPAs bringing new policies for 25 MTSAs and 95 PMTSAs into force and effect. The Minister’s Decisions [...]

Retail on major streets

13 November 2025

The initiative would permit a range of businesses with patios, including cafés, restaurants, bars, retail stores, and professional offices. This would apply residential properties currently located on Major Streets, and [...]

Annual General Meeting 2025 and Monthly General Meeting

8 May 2025

We invite all members of FoNTRA to the Annual General Meeting. We encourage all member organizations to register for the AGM with Eventbrite to assist us in managing the attendee [...]

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Leaside Garden Society to discuss urban farming – Mar 12
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Virtual Consultation for 922 Millwood Road
December 10, 2025
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