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by The Bulldog • October 12, 2021

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Stolarz, Leafs blank Bruins minus injured Matthews

6 November 2024

Anthony Stolarz made 29 saves for his first shutout of the season in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. [...]

Man who killed woman on Yonge Street by pushing her not criminally responsible: lawyers

6 November 2024

In a Toronto courtroom, the Crown and defence urged Justice Rita Maxwell to accept the uncontested diagnosis of the psychiatrist and find Cunneen not criminally responsible. [...]

Footage released of pair setting fire to occupied Ontario movie theatre with Molotov cocktail

5 November 2024

Police in York Region have released dramatic footage of two suspects setting a fire inside the lobby of a movie theatre in Richmond Hill over the weekend. [...]

Ford government set to limit debate, public hearings on bike lanes law

5 November 2024

House Leader Steve Clark is pushing to speed up the debate process on its law to limit bike lanes and a much-touted energy strategy. [...]

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. [...]

‘It feels very bad’: Brampton reels after two nights of tense protest outside temple

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. [...]

Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

6 November 2024

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a [...]

Live election results: Trump elected 47th U.S. president

31 October 2024

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, clearing the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. [...]

Why one expert believes a Trump presidency will be 'overwhelmingly negative' for Canada's economy

6 November 2024

Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States and at least one expert is warning that the result could be 'overwhelming negative' for Canada’s economy. [...]

Ford 'optimistic' about second Trump presidency, says Ontario and U.S. share ‘important’ friendship

6 November 2024

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s looking forward to a second Donald Trump presidency, calling the province’s relationship with the U.S. one of the 'most important and enduring' in the [...]

'I'm still in shock': Brampton, Ont. landlord caught in e-transfer interception fraud

6 November 2024

A Brampton, Ont. landlord says he's shocked after two e-transfers he was meant to receive were blocked from his account by scammers. [...]

Police investigating hit-and-run involving school bus in Richmond Hill

6 November 2024

Police say that an elderly woman is in critical condition in hospital after she was struck by a school bus that subsequently fled the scene in Richmond Hill on Tuesday [...]

PM Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump on presidential victory

6 November 2024

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Donald Trump early Wednesday morning on his second United States presidential election win. [...]

Watch parties underway in Toronto as Americans, Canadians await U.S. election results

6 November 2024

Americans and Canadians were watching the U.S. election results on Tuesday night at a number of parties in Toronto as the race for the White House comes to an end. [...]

Video captures pair setting movie theatre ablaze in suspected arson

5 November 2024

Police are looking for two people who set fire to the lobby of a Richmond Hill movie theatre on the weekend using what appear to be Molotov cocktails. [...]

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 [...]

U.S. election night: Leading Harris, Trump takes must-win states of Georgia and North Carolina

5 November 2024

Republican candidate Donald Trump is leading Democratic candidate Kamala Harris after one of the most divisive U.S. presidential campaigns in the nation's recent memory, with the final result likely coming down to [...]

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. [...]

Man shot while helping neighbours during home invasion: York police

5 November 2024

York Regional Police have released video footage that appears to show the moment a suspect shot a man who was helping his neighbours during a home invasion in the Township of [...]

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. [...]

Blues' Dylan Holloway rushed to hospital after being struck in neck by puck

6 November 2024

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway left Tuesday night's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning and departed the rink on a stretcher after being struck by a puck late in [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Daryl Watts ready for Canadian women's hockey team debut in Rivalry Series

6 November 2024

Daryl Watts, the former college star, who once thought she'd retired from hockey and didn't lace up her skates for almost 10 months, gets her chance with the national team [...]

Ackerman tops Purcell in clash of unbeaten skips at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship

6 November 2024

Jason Ackerman's team from Highland Curling Club in Regina is the lone undefeated entry after eight draws at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship at St. Catharines Golf and Country Club. [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

A new is hapenning!

6 November 2024

What will happen in the previous restaurant place on Yonge Street? We will have to find out!This is was set up for Alaska. Not a using bike. It stays on [...]

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. [...]

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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Mark your calendar

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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Bayview-Leaside BIA's AppleFest
Saturday, October 19, 2024

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