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

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Tonsil, adenoid surgeries to restart at Ontario children’s hospital months after 2 deaths

30 September 2024

Hamilton Health Sciences paused all tonsil and adenoid surgeries for children in June after two deaths were reported among patients who had undergone the procedures. [...]

Five things to know ahead of Raptors training camp

30 September 2024

The Toronto Raptors begin their pre-season training camp on Tuesday in Montreal. Here are five things to know about what the Raptors' pre-season will look like. [...]

Raptors have ‘clean slate’ heading into new season

30 September 2024

Head coach Darko Rajakovic is putting on his foreman's helmet as the Toronto Raptors lean into developing their young core this season. [...]

Ontario marks Truth and Reconciliation day, Toronto opens spirit garden

30 September 2024

A monument to honour residential school survivors will live in Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square, one of dozens of events marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. [...]

Ontario considered Hwy. 407 buyback before announcing tunnel dream, Ford says

30 September 2024

During a conversation with AM 640, Doug Ford suggested he had looked at an opposition-led plan to buy back part or all of Highway 407 but opted to tunnel under [...]

‘Leslieville dollhouse’ farewell sees passersby leave with pieces of ‘Toronto history’

30 September 2024

The new owners of the “Leslieville dollhouse" held a farewell event Sunday for well-wishers to say goodbye to the iconic home in its current form. [...]

Man killed in morning shooting in Toronto’s Weston neighbourhood

30 September 2024

Toronto police say they found the male shooting victim on the northwest corner of the Jane Street and Lawrence Avenue West intersection. [...]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

30 September 2024

More than 150-thousand children were forced to attend residential schools, for more than 160 years in Canada. [...]

Observing National Truth and Reconciliation day

30 September 2024

Today we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconcilation. [...]

Man found fatally shot near Jane and Lawrence

30 September 2024

A man was found dead from gunshot wounds at Jane and Lawrence this morning. [...]

Dikembe Mutombo, NBA legend dies at 58

30 September 2024

Dikembe Mutombo, Basketball Hall of Famer died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58. [...]

Suspect wanted in several break and enters

30 September 2024

Halton Police asking for public's help identifying a man wanted for several break and enters. [...]

MPP wants Truth and Reconciliation Ont. holiday

30 September 2024

Ontario MPP Sol Mamakwa wants to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a paid holiday. [...]

Ontario's minimum wage increases tomorrow

30 September 2024

The increase will mean more money for students and general minimum wage workers, as well as a bump to the homeworkers minimum wage. [...]

'Hidden far too long': A new Indigenous spirit garden is open outside Toronto city hall

30 September 2024

A new Indigenous spirit garden opened in Toronto on Monday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, to honour residential school survivors. [...]

Toronto ceremonies honour 'courage of the survivors' of residential schools

30 September 2024

The city collaborated with Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre to present the seventh annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering on Monday. The gathering honoured residential school survivors, their children and communities [...]

Man dead after North York shooting

30 September 2024

The victim was found at Jane Street and Lawrence Avenue West around 7:30 a.m., Toronto police said, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have identified him as Anthony McBean, [...]

Oasis announces Toronto date as part of 2025 reunion tour

30 September 2024

Britpop sensation Oasis say they are adding five stadium shows in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to the tour. [...]

Raptors President Masai Ujiri pays tribute to 'giant' Dikembe Mutombo, NBA great who died at 58

30 September 2024

Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain [...]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation should be paid holiday in Ontario, NDP's Sol Mamakwa says

30 September 2024

Ontario's only First Nation representative at Queen's Park plans to soon table proposed legislation, in his own Indigenous language, to have the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation declared a [...]

Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season, Toronto's Guerrero moves up to 12th

30 September 2024

Shohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball jersey sales for the second straight season while becoming the first player to reach 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same year. [...]

Basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer

30 September 2024

Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain [...]

Remembering Tom Longboat's legendary Boston Marathon run

19 April 2022

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks back on teenager Tom Longboat's career-launching victory at the 1907 Boston Marathon. [...]

Olympic diver Margo Erlam on her Indigenous roots and the importance of Truth and Reconciliation day

30 September 2024

Host Anastasia Bucsis speaks to Olympic diver Margo Erlam about competing at the Olympics, and how discovering her Indigenous roots has inspired her to give back to the Indigenous community. [...]

Canadian women move up to No. 2 behind England in World Rugby rankings after win over France

30 September 2024

Canada has climbed into second place in World Rugby's women's rankings, thanks to its 46-24 weekend win over No. 4 France at the WXV tournament. [...]

Police investigating fatal crash of Swiss cyclist at world champs have no witnesses or images

30 September 2024

There are no eyewitnesses or television images yet of the crash that led to the death of Swiss rider Muriel Furrer at the road cycling world championships, investigators in Zurich [...]

Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season, Toronto's Guerrero moves up to 12th

30 September 2024

Shohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball jersey sales for the second straight season while becoming the first player to reach 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same year. [...]

Weir's Canadian crew can't hold off U.S. onslaught as Americans win 10th straight Presidents Cup

29 September 2024

South Korea's Si Woo Kim missed a birdie putt on No. 18 and lost his match to Keegan Bradley as the United States clinched another win over the International team [...]

Alan Redway changed the course of raccoon history

1 September 2024

The Museum of Toronto’s latest exhibit, Toronto Gone Wild, has an interesting reference to Alan Redway, former East York Mayor and Leaside resident. Extended to November 2nd, due to popular [...]

New Year’s in September?

1 September 2024

Welcome back from your summer, whether or not you were away. Autumn approaches. It always feels as if September (not January) is really the start of a new year, with [...]

Get ready to Rally for Rehab!

1 September 2024

I’ll be there. How about you? On Sun., Sept. 8, hundreds of participants will be turning up for the Rally for Rehab, at Toronto Rehab’s Rumsey Centre, at 347 Rumsey [...]

Gardening in Garden Court – Neighbours bring back the plants

1 September 2024

Leaside is an ideal neighbourhood for gardeners. Although named after a railway junction, it developed in the early 20th century as a model garden suburb with generous curving streets and [...]

Leaside traffic: the joke that’s no laughing matter

1 September 2024

I wanted to kick off this month’s column with a joke about road construction in Leaside, but I’m still working on it ☺… No matter how hard I try, the [...]

Iva Mazar’s pivot from engineering to Pilates

1 September 2024

If you’ve never tried Pilates or are looking for a new class, allow me to make a personal recommendation. Pilates is one of those “anyone can do it,” low impact-big [...]

Meet the service that could become your best PAL

1 September 2024

If you’re reading the print version of this issue of Leaside Life, it might not occur to you that for reasons such as blindness, low vision, mobility or learning disabilities, [...]

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 [...]

Nice new stuff at Putti!

30 September 2024

Very unusual and nice! On Putti.Several of these are on our area!Always great clothes in our area! [...]

Seen in the Rebel House!

29 September 2024

The home-made sauces can be bought at the Rebel House! That's something new.Available at Putti! Like always!Some outside tables available on Yonge Street. [...]

Working on Roxborough

28 September 2024

Doing a nice part on a place on Roxborough!Someone found a ring! It's offered in our area.Croatian Electric occasionally seen in our area. [...]

It's an underpass mural!

27 September 2024

ABCRA has reported that it's a Scrivener Underpass Mural. It is to have a launch celebration on Wednesday (Oct, 2) between 12 and 2 p.m.It's on the underpass on Yonge [...]

A lot of car backup!

26 September 2024

Bill McLaughlin has noted the backing up from Avenue Road to Sam Tile Lane at 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday.Bill says that perhaps we should reconsider the left turn onto Dupont [...]

Outside Gee Beauty!

25 September 2024

A big fat one wondering outside Gee Beauty on Roxborough in mid morning! It's getting a little outrageous! Seen later on Molson Street! [...]

No bicycles on Yonge Street!

25 September 2024

This is normal most of the time. Maybe Doug is right in keeping the bicycles off the main streets!No bicycles up Yonge on both sides.Picking up "junk" but in such [...]

Lesley Stoyan

25 September 2024

My robust list of accomplishments in the previous section showcases my experience and expertise, but what makes me an ideal candidate for City Councillor is my profound passion for my [...]

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

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 [...]

Shakhlo Sharipova

20 September 2024

My experience gives me a deep understanding of the challenges faced by both those who are presumed to be "well-off" and those who are "underserved and struggling." I believe that [...]

Evan Sambasivam

19 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, [...]

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 [...]

Lesley Stoyan

25 September 2024

My robust list of accomplishments in the previous section showcases my experience and expertise, but what makes me an ideal candidate for City Councillor is my profound passion for my [...]

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

23 September 2024

Shakhlo Sharipova

20 September 2024

I am committed to building a stronger, more connected Ward where no one is left behind. Whether it’s housing, food security, traffic or development issues, community engagement, or access to [...]

Jason Stevens

16 September 2024

Having served in a few elected positions and recently going before the city's budget committee in 2024 I believe my knowledge of local, provincial and federal politics, government officials and [...]

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