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2024 By-Election: Councillor Ward 15, Don Valley West

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Raps beat Wizards in Montreal to open pre-season

7 October 2024

On a night Toronto Raptors stars Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley didn't suit up, hometown favourite Chris Boucher took the spotlight in Montreal. [...]

Beef jelly tongue products sold in Ontario recalled over possible Listeria contamination

6 October 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to possible Listeria contamination for more than a dozen brands of beef jelly tongue products sold in Ontario. [...]

Fatal hit-and-run in Niagara prompts police search for damaged SUV

6 October 2024

Police in the Niagara Region are investigating after a 53-year-old man was hit by a vehicle while he was out for a walk and killed in an apparent hit and [...]

Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Archbishop of Toronto

6 October 2024

The Pope significantly increased the size of the College of Cardinals with Sunday's appointments, further cementing his mark on the group of prelates. [...]

1 dead after personal watercraft crash in eastern Ontario, police say

6 October 2024

Ontario Provincial Police say they received a report of a crash on the St. Lawrence River involving a personal watercraft just before 6 a.m. on Sunday. [...]

Tavares, Matthews lead Leafs to 3-2 win over Wings

6 October 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews exhibited he's healthy again but new coach Craig Berube admitted there remain difficult decisions to finalize his opening-night roster. [...]

George ready for “hometown” NBA debut

5 October 2024

Kyshawn George was raised in Switzerland so he never expected he'd get to play an NBA game in front of a "hometown" crowd. [...]

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Jazz musician killed in crash remembered as a caring, vibrant lover of nature

6 October 2024

Family and friends of Julia Cleveland remembered her as a caring and vibrant artist during a celebration of life on Sunday after she was killed in a crash last month. The [...]

Man charged with manslaughter after assaulting fellow inmate at Toronto jail

6 October 2024

A 54-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after assaulting a fellow inmate at the Toronto South Detention Centre. The assault happened on Thursday, police said in a news release Sunday. [...]

Chow moves to shore up trust in Toronto's aging island ferry service

6 October 2024

Mayor Olivia Chow says Toronto’s aging island ferry fleet is safe, despite a number of problems with the boats in recent months. [...]

Pope names 21 new cardinals, including archbishop of Toronto

6 October 2024

Along with his new position, Archbishop Francis Leo, 53, says he'll also continue his primary role in Toronto, which he's held since March of 2023. [...]

This group is breaking down barriers to nature for Muslim students — one classroom at a time

6 October 2024

A non-profit geared to creating an environmental movement within the Canadian Muslim community has taken its work inside the classroom. The aim is to help students make connections between sustainable [...]

Hamilton and Niagara attack victims remembered as loving fathers

4 October 2024

Hamilton's Mario Bilich, 77 and Niagra's Lance Cunningham, 47, are being remembered as loving fathers after police announced both men were killed in random attacks over the past week. [...]

Etobicoke park co-created by local community opens to public

5 October 2024

An Etobicoke park celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, following the conclusion of a unique community-involved park revitalization project. MABELLEpark is the first park in the country designed by and for [...]

Mouat defeats Gushue in men's Tour Challenge final in Charlottetown

6 October 2024

Scotland's Bruce Mouat defeated Canada's Brad Gushue 10-3 in the men's final of the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament on Sunday in Charlottetown. [...]

Liberty topple Aces in Game 4 to clinch return to WNBA championship final

6 October 2024

Sabrina Ionescu rebounded from a rare off game to score 22 points, and nearly a year after the Aces ended the Liberty's dream of a championship, New York returned the [...]

Isabella Bertold's Canadian sailing team looks to make waves in America's Cup Barcelona

4 October 2024

It has taken 173 years to get a women's sailing event at the America's Cup regatta being held from Oct. 5-13 in Barcelona. Among those invited to compete is a Canadian [...]

Olympic champion swimmer Maggie Mac Neil 'at peace' with retirement decision after 'great run'

3 October 2024

Olympic champion Maggie Mac Neil seemingly out-of-nowhere retirement to some less than a week ago at the age of 24 was always something Mac Neil knew was coming – and [...]

Cindy Ouellet among Canadian Paralympians on mission to impact medical field

4 October 2024

Cindy Ouellet is determined to build herself a new hip. The six-time Paralympian, who will soon begin her PhD in Neuroscience at Laval University, intends to create a prosthetic that [...]

Fans cheer on Messi at BMO Field as Toronto FC concedes late goal to Miami, misses playoffs

5 October 2024

Argentine star Lionel Messi of Inter Miami was the main attraction at BMO Field in Toronto on Saturday, prompting chants of "Messi, Messi" and turning up the volume when he [...]

Canada's women's rugby team beats Ireland to improve to 2-0 at WXV 1 tournament in B.C.

6 October 2024

The Canadian women's rugby team started quickly and then dug in defensively to beat Ireland 21-8 at the WXV 1 tournament on Saturday at Langley Events Centre in Langley, B.C. [...]

Get ready! Ward 15 residents’ associations to hold by-election candidates meeting

1 October 2024

The Ward 15 by-election set for Nov. 4, 2024, will decide on a candidate to succeed Councillor Jaye Robinson as our Ward 15-Don Valley West representative on City Council. That [...]

Peter Love channels his energy

1 October 2024

Peter Love is not a Leasider, but he certainly has Leaside connections! The co-founder of Summerhill Group, one of Canada’s leaders in delivering energy efficiency programs, has worked for a [...]

It’s (another) by-election season

1 October 2024

With crisp autumnal weather come colourful autumn leaves, and, this year, election signs too, as we approach the Ward 15 City Council by-election to replace late Councillor Jaye Robinson. As [...]

Singing in the shower to shining on stage

1 October 2024

As every September approaches, I start singing in the shower more often, getting ready for the start of a new choir season. And I’m probably not the only one – [...]

Liz remembers historic days at LHS

1 October 2024

Liz Fletcher remembers the Ides of October 1954 for a myriad of reasons, most of them to do with sports and socializing. Fletcher, then Liz Brown, was in Grade 11 [...]

Match point! Rita Lee’s outstanding service to tennis

1 October 2024

If you’ve been on the tennis scene in the neighbourhood over the past 30 years, chances are you know Rita Lee. This hyper-energetic volunteer has been the face of both [...]

Remembering Leonard’s Hobby Centre

1 October 2024

Over the years in this space, I’ve reminisced about some of my favourite Bayview haunts, including Claire’s Cigar Store, Danté’s Pizza, Mac’s Milk, Badali’s Fruit Market and Rawley’s Meats. But [...]

AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

4 September 2024

Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 4:00pm [...]

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 [...]

Stuff for Gee Beauty!

6 October 2024

Things being delivered for Gee Beauty, the ladies beauty place on our Roxborough!Another place in our place offering things for pets!One of the many large buildings adding to our area [...]

Special place for a motorcycle!

5 October 2024

Seen on Roxborough: A motorcycle carried on a big truck. Certainly a lot safer!He is showing the lady of the house that there will be a number of the house [...]

Summershil Market Issue!

5 October 2024

Two cases of listeria confirmed in deli meat products sold at Summerhill Market, says Toronto Public Health as the Star reports.It reports that two cases of listeria have been confirmed [...]

A new one on Yonge Street

4 October 2024

It opened recently in the place that had a very old one on Yonge Street. Things do change!Looking good on Roxborough! Not at all high but made larger.A motorcycle in [...]

Working on Yonge Street

3 October 2024

The store like places are on the Rosedale side of Yonge Street. Something is being put together. We will find out soon!Nicely being built on the north side of Roxborough. [...]

Cleaning the windows

2 October 2024

Windows are being cleaned on the house of MacPherson and Yonge. It used to be a pharmacy and a chocolate place many years ago!Someone is moving from one of the [...]

Riding bikes in the subway

1 October 2024

Some people use the subway for their part of biking. Seems to the OK but bikes are scary.Some cheap bikes can be found. There are posters around promoting them.A nice [...]

Ward 15 Don Valley West virtual candidates meeting

5 October 2024

Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 7-9 p.m. This is your opportunity to hear from five* candidates running to represent us as Toronto City Councillor for Ward 15 before the November 4, [...]

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 [...]

Sam Robinson

23 September 2024

I want to be the City Councillor for Don Valley West to continue the legacy of my mother, Jaye Robinson. Over the last 14 years, I witnessed her deep commitment [...]

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 [...]

SEDRA Tribute to Jaye Robinson

10 June 2024

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Jaye Robinson, City Councillor for Don Valley West. We send our condolences to her family and friends, and wish [...]

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

Sam Robinson

23 September 2024

I want to be the City Councillor for Don Valley West to continue the legacy of my mother, Jaye Robinson. Over the last 14 years, I witnessed her deep commitment [...]

Evan Sambasivam

23 September 2024

I was born and raised in Don Valley West. I love our community, but I’m worried about what I’m seeing in the city. I’m worried about the cost of housing, [...]

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