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by The Bulldog • November 14, 2021

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Poor three-point defence costs Raptors

4 January 2025

Stopping the Orlando Magic's three-point shooting should have been easy. [...]

2024 was record-setting year for precipitation at Toronto airport: Environment Canada

4 January 2025

Meteorologist Steven Flisfeder says the airport weather station recorded 1,145 millimetres of precipitation in 2024. [...]

Ontario’s struggling colleges face potential strike action as union sets date

4 January 2025

On Friday, the union representing faculty workers at Ontario's public colleges published a five-day labour action notice, claiming its members are not being offered job security. [...]

Man accused of killing girlfriend, her father in Halifax was wanted in Toronto shooting

3 January 2025

A man accused of killing his girlfriend and her father on New Year's Eve had been wanted since 2019 for a nightclub shooting in Toronto. [...]

Ontario government $200 rebate cheques to arrive in mailboxes within weeks

3 January 2025

The policy is expected to cost the government roughly $3 billion and will see money sent to around 12.5 million adults and 2.5 million children. [...]

This Toronto convenience store was robbed before Christmas. The neighbourhood has stepped up

3 January 2025

Residents in Toronto stepped up for their local convenience store after it was robbed just before Christmas. [...]

How the warming Great Lakes could herald a new era of supercharged snowstorms

3 January 2025

Areas off the Great Lakes are used to big snowfall events, earning the title of Ontario's snowbelt. [...]

2 Royal Military College students jumped into action to save a man from a burning car in North York

3 January 2025

A black Ford Mustang had lost control while traveling north along Bayview, crashing into cement pillars near the stores loading dock. [...]

Union representing Ontario college faculty issues five-day strike notice

3 January 2025

Ontario college students could soon see their winter semester cut short as the union representing faculty at the province’s 24 public colleges could walk off the job as early as [...]

Ontario aiming to send out $200 rebate cheques later this month or early February

3 January 2025

Ontarians should receive their $200 rebate cheque from the province by the end of January or early February, a government spokesperson confirmed in an email Friday. [...]

Police search for occupants of vehicle who fled after collision in Scarborough

4 January 2025

Toronto police are looking for the occupants of a vehicle who fled following a collision in Scarborough Friday night. [...]

Tristan da Silva leads undermanned Magic past Raptors 106-97

4 January 2025

Tristan da Silva scored 25 points to power the undermanned Orlando Magic past the Toronto Raptors 106-97 on Friday. [...]

2024 was record-setting year for precipitation at Toronto airport: Environment Canada

4 January 2025

Environment Canada says two massive summer storms helped catapult Toronto’s Pearson International Airport to its wettest year on record. [...]

Sea and Himalayan salts recalled in Canada: 'Do not use, serve or distribute'

3 January 2025

Two brands of sea and Himalayan salt are being recalled in Canada due to pieces of plastic found in the products. [...]

This former MPP never imagined he'd be homeless. Then politicians of all backgrounds rallied to help

3 January 2025

Lorenzo Berardinetti spent three decades serving the people of Scarborough in suburban Toronto as a politician, but has now spent more than a year living without a home after falling [...]

Fraudsters posing as cops in caller ID phone scam, Toronto police warn

4 January 2025

Residents are being warned about a telephone scam in which a fraudster uses a real Toronto police phone number to convince people to hand over their personal information. [...]

Ontarians to get $200 rebate cheques late January, early February

3 January 2025

The Ontario government says the $200 rebate cheques it promised to deliver to 15 million Ontarians this year are expected to arrive in mailboxes in late January or early February. [...]

Massive storms helped make 2024 Pearson airport's wettest year on record: Environment Canada

4 January 2025

Environment Canada says two massive summer storms helped catapult Toronto's Pearson International Airport to its wettest year on record. [...]

Ontario college faculty union will be in legal strike position Saturday, it says

4 January 2025

The union representing Ontario's college faculties says it could begin some form of labour action next Thursday. [...]

Star Trek is now a Canadian enterprise. Here's what made it so

3 January 2025

Mayor Olivia Chow has a model starship in her office: the USS Toronto with an accompanying plaque features a quote from her husband, Jack Layton, who died in 2011. "Always [...]

Interest rate cuts, mortgage rule changes could speed up GTA housing market in 2025, experts say

3 January 2025

Interest rate cuts and changes to Canada’s mortgage rules could set the stage for change in the Greater Toronto Area’s real estate market this year, experts say. [...]

Expansion, growing U.S. attendance top list of challenges for PWHL in year 2

3 January 2025

The PWHL's focus has shifted to hockey after celebrating a year of milestones and firsts. [...]

Peterman, Gallant advance to final at Canadian mixed doubles curling trials

3 January 2025

Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher have advanced to the semifinals at the Canadian mixed doubles curling trials after brushing Brittany Tran and Rylan Kleiter aside 8-3 in Friday's Page 3 [...]

U.S. Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley Tasered during confrontation with police in South Florida

4 January 2025

U.S. Olympic runner Fred Kerley has been arrested in South Florida following a confrontation with police, authorities said. [...]

Generational defender Chloe Primerano to lead Canada's quest for gold at U18 hockey worlds

2 January 2025

Primerano is one of five returnees from a team that finished a surprising 3rd in 2024. She'll be the captain of the team that begins its tournament on Saturday. [...]

Canada to host 5 IIHF women's hockey tournaments over 5 years

3 January 2025

Canada will host five major international women's hockey tournaments between 2026 and 2030, Hockey Canada and the International Ice Hockey Federation announced Friday. [...]

Hockey Canada executive Scott Salmond takes responsibility for 2nd straight disappointing world juniors

3 January 2025

Canada was ousted from the world junior hockey championship at the quarterfinal stage with Thursday's last-minute 4-3 loss to the Czech Republic. That shambolic result followed another disastrous exit at [...]

PWHL suspends Montreal Victoire's Dubois 1 game for hit on Fleet's Keller

3 January 2025

The Professional Women's Hockey League has suspended Montreal Victoire forward Catherine Dubois one game for an illegal hit to the head. [...]

Beija Flor Bouquets preserves floral memories

1 January 2025

Twenty years ago, while travelling to exotic locales, Davida Vineberg saw beautiful flowers that had been preserved for future enjoyment. She was so mesmerized by these bouquets that she can’t [...]

ÜNI Learn Play Café offers a unique hub for families

1 January 2025

In March 2024, Melissa Saunders realized her dream of creating a space where both children and adults can enjoy educational experiences and make new friends, called ÜNI Learn Play Café, [...]

Fitter and stronger for 2025 with Eleanor Feetham

1 January 2025

If your New Year’s resolution is to be fitter and stronger, local Leasider Eleanor Feetham’s got you covered. Based in Leaside, Eleanor Feetham, owner of E-Fitness (E-Fitness.ca), offers a variety [...]

Young Poet’s Corner

1 January 2025

Welcome to the Young Poet’s Corner! Here, we share poems from students at Leaside High School, either members of the school’s Young Writers Club or students in the school’s Writers [...]

Ramona’s warms the community with comfort food

1 January 2025

Leasiders have embraced a popular Thornhill restaurant, which opened at 1608 Bayview Ave. in May 2023. Fans of Ramona’s, who had been making the trek to the original location, which [...]

Hitting the ground running

1 January 2025

It is a thrill to be writing my first column in Leaside Life as your new City Councillor for Ward 15 – Don Valley West. After serving six years as [...]

Editor’s Welcome January 2025

1 January 2025

New beginnings! Some form of ‘health is wealth’ makes many people’s perennial New Year’s resolutions lists. Two years ago, I resolved to add more weights to my fitness regime. I’d [...]

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

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!

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! [...]

It has snow!

4 January 2025

The car must have come in from somewhere. There has been no such snow on Roxborough.Available for pickup by anyone on Roxborough.More things to be picked up by anyone! There [...]

Sometimes no cars!

4 January 2025

Some during the day there are no cars along Molson! People are likely shopping somewhere or leaving for a day or so. It's been cold but no snow or rain [...]

Coffee place at Yonge and St. Clair

3 January 2025

There is actually a Starbucks at Yonge and St. Clair as well as some others!Still working at Yonge and Roxborough where a place is going up.It's going up Yonge Street [...]

A photo booth!

2 January 2025

An old time photo booth is at Yonge and St. Clair! There used to be many, but people now just take photo with their iPhones! [...]

Mitfar busy!

2 January 2025

It's a great place!More books getting into the MacPherson place!Caren's is open part of the day. [...]

Cars elsewhere!

1 January 2025

Car members are either traveling or have taken their car to the airport to fly somewhere! [...]

Clearing out the rear!

1 January 2025

The machine is clearing the rear parts off the rear part that is almost never cleaned!Getting ready to clear the new building base on Yonge and Roxborough. [...]

Concert Properties proposes 32, 37, and 43 storeys for former Sunnybrook Plaza site

2 January 2025

Concert Properties has recently submitted a proposal to the City of Toronto for the former Sunnybrook Plaza site that greatly exceeds the size and density of the original proposals for [...]

Mayor Chow proposing big change that would see buildings go up all over Toronto

13 November 2024

Mayor Olivia Chow has proposed a major change to the process of how housing is built in Toronto, one that would allow a new generation of buildings to pop up [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Toronto city council passes plan to entice developers to build rental homes

15 November 2024

Toronto city council has approved a plan to support the building of 20,000 new rental homes in the city. The plan, approved Wednesday by a vote of 23 to 1, would see [...]

Mayor Chow proposing big change that would see buildings go up all over Toronto

13 November 2024

Mayor Olivia Chow has proposed a major change to the process of how housing is built in Toronto, one that would allow a new generation of buildings to pop up [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin Wins Don Valley West By-Election

8 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 [...]

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. [...]

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