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by The Bulldog • January 25, 2022

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Canada’s summer forecast 2025: Hot and dry conditions a concern for wildfires

1 June 2025

This summer especially, many of us will be exploring our own country like never before and the weather will play an important role in where we visit and when. [...]

Jays outfielder Varsho leaves game with leg injury

31 May 2025

The feel-good vibe created by Toronto's homer-happy offence was muted in a flash when Daulton Varsho went down with a hamstring injury on Saturday at Rogers Centre. [...]

Springer hits two homers as Jays top Athletics

31 May 2025

George Springer hit two of Toronto's four home runs in an 8-7 victory over the Athletics on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre. [...]

Jays outfielder Varsho leaves game with leg injury

31 May 2025

Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder Daulton Varsho left Saturday's game against the Athletics due to left hamstring discomfort, the team said. [...]

Jays outfielder Varsho leaves game with leg injury

31 May 2025

Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder Daulton Varsho left today's game against the Athletics with an apparent left leg injury. [...]

3 Toronto men guilty of 1st-degree murder of 12-year-old struck by stray bullet

31 May 2025

The jury returned with its verdict at 1 p.m. on Saturday, on its fifth day of deliberations following the five-week trial that began in April. [...]

‘Very anxious’: What a chilly May means for Ontario’s berry picking season

31 May 2025

After a spring marked by unusually cool temperatures, Ontario berry farmers are anxiously holding onto a glimpse of hope for some warm sunshine. [...]

Police seek driver in 4-vehicle crash that left 5 injured in North York

1 June 2025

Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle who fled the scene of a multi-vehicle crash that left five people injured early Sunday morning in North York. Investigators say [...]

12 shot, 1 dead in North Carolina overnight shooting

1 June 2025

HICKORY, N.C. (AP) — One person is dead and at least 12 others were injured in a mass shooting in western North Carolina. The shooting took place at about 12:45 [...]

A Ukrainian security official says Kyiv destroyed more than 40 military aircraft in a drone attack

1 June 2025

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian security official told the Associated Press Sunday that Kyiv has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes in a drone attack deep in Russia’s territory. [...]

Construction complications force downtown intersection to close 1 month ahead of schedule

1 June 2025

The intersection of King Street East and Church Street is set to fully close to all traffic starting June 2, at least one month ahead of schedule, due to complications [...]

‘Universal Language’ leads film contenders heading into Canadian Screen Awards

1 June 2025

An absurdist Winnipeg-set fever dream and a millennial identity dramedy are among the leading contenders heading into tonight’s Canadian Screen Awards. Matthew Rankin’s “Universal Language” picked up five awards in [...]

Ports, mines and pipelines top premiers’ wish lists ahead of meeting with Carney

1 June 2025

OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are heading into a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saskatoon Monday armed with their wish lists for major “nation-building” projects that could buttress the [...]

Redesigning the Bay’s old stores come with challenges and opportunities

1 June 2025

TORONTO — When Hudson’s Bay began liquidating all of its stores and hunting for a potential new owner, Ruby Liu was determined not to let Canada’s oldest company disappear. The [...]

St. Anne's Church marks a year since final service in 'gem of a building' lost to fire

1 June 2025

The destroyed Toronto west-end church housed early art by Group of Seven members and was designated a national historic site. Rev. Don Beyers says his parish will commemorate the loss [...]

Toronto's Pride month kicks off. Here's what to expect

1 June 2025

Pride Month kicks off June 1 in Toronto, and the city will be filled with events celebrating the 2SLGBTQI+ community. From flag raising ceremonies to the big Pride Parade weekend, [...]

Ontario councillors push back as strong mayor powers reach small towns

1 June 2025

A month after Ontario's government extended strong mayor powers to a swath of new municipalities, some leaders are promising never to use the measures — but a chorus of small-town [...]

Pedestrian struck and killed by driver in Scarborough

1 June 2025

A 65-year-old man was struck and killed by a driver in Scarborough late Saturday, Toronto police say. The collision happened just before 10 p.m. near the corner of Eglinton Avenue E. [...]

Canada had big EV battery recycling plans, but without regulations it's the 'Wild West,' expert warns

1 June 2025

There are more than 600,000 electric vehicles on Canada’s roads, and eventually, their batteries will die. Industry and policy experts say government regulations are needed to drive the country's EV [...]

Missing child found in critical condition in Mississauga

31 May 2025

Peel police say a child that was reported missing in Mississauga was rushed to hospital in critical condition Saturday. [...]

3 men found guilty in daytime Toronto shooting that left 12-year-old dead

31 May 2025

Three men have been found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder in connection to a fatal shooting in North York in 2020 that left a 12-year-old boy dead and three [...]

Canada's soccer women celebrate Desiree Scott's final international match, defeat Haiti

31 May 2025

Adriana Leon scored twice in a 4-1 win over Haiti in a friendly on Saturday, sending longtime Canadian midfielder Desiree Scott off in victorious, celebratory fashion. [...]

Nick Taylor's late-round eagle, birdie keep Canadian in contention at the Memorial

1 June 2025

American Scottie Scheffler had four birdies over the last five holes for a 4-under 68 at Muirfield Village, giving him a one-shot lead at the Memorial on Saturday. Nick Taylor [...]

2 dead, over 500 arrested in France during Paris St Germain victory celebrations, officials say

1 June 2025

Two people were killed and 192 injured Sunday during the Champions League final celebrations in France that also saw more than 500 people arrested, according to the interior ministry. [...]

Canada's Vanessa Gilles ready to hunt for soccer trophies with new club Bayern Munich

29 May 2025

Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles can't wait for her next soccer challenge in Germany with FC Bayern Women. "I want to be part of a team striving to be better, [...]

Canada's Arop wins 800m for third straight time at Grand Slam Track event

31 May 2025

Canada's Marco Arop crossed the finish line in one minute 43.48 seconds to win the men's 800 metres in Grand Slam Track action on Saturday at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. [...]

Will Vancouver's Whitecaps shine like in '79? Fans hope for historic win in Sunday's CONCACAF final

1 June 2025

The Vancouver Whitecaps are set to play one of the biggest matches in the franchise history as they take on Mexican team Cruz Azul in the final of the CONCACAF Champions [...]

Watch Aaron Brown, Andre De Grasse go head-to-head at Grand Slam Track Philadelphia

29 May 2025

This weekend's Grand Slam Track stop in Philadelphia may be one day shorter, but it will have some extra Canadian content. Track stars Aaron Brown and Andre De Grasse compete at [...]

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Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

13 March 2025

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AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

4 September 2024

Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 3:00pm [...]

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 15th, 2024

30 April 2024

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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

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! [...]

Arent't they nice?

1 June 2025

They were waiting near Yonge Street as their owner picks up a drink!A well known one also walking at MacPherson.A class noted in a place garden on Roxborough. [...]

All available on Roxborough!

31 May 2025

Looking good! It may not last!A lot of stuff! [...]

Garden working well!

31 May 2025

This main was working on his garden on Roxborough. They are all looking great!This has been a long time on Roxborough. It is really needed since a lot of people [...]

Still fixing the Yonge Street house!

30 May 2025

A lot of roof is still being worked on the basic house on Yonge Street.Looks good!It's not nice enough for people to use the tables on Yonge Street. Maybe later [...]

Seen on MacPherson

29 May 2025

It needed a place to find itself! :)) [...]

On Roxborough!

29 May 2025

They had to pick up the trees and cut them down from behind a house on Roxborough! It was a lot of work!Stuff left for pickup on MacPherson. A lot [...]

Most are left!

28 May 2025

Looks like some people did buy a couple! :)) [...]

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

Apply by March 17 to join Leaside Memorial Arena Board

18 February 2025

Local residents are needed to serve on the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board. The Board is looking for individuals with a background in law, human resources, non-profit leadership, sports [...]

Provincial Election 2025

16 February 2025

Election Day: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Advance Polls: Thursday, February 20 - Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. See ElectionsOntario to check voter [...]

Ward 11 TDSB Trustee by-election

16 February 2025

Election to fill vacant Ward 11 Trustee seat (same boundaries as City of Toronto Ward 15, Don Valley West) Election Day: Monday, March 3, 2025, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

What Kind of City are We Building?

28 March 2025

By Jeff Latto, Chair of SEDRA’s Tall/Mid-Rise Working Group This is a question worth asking ourselves from time to time. It’s a question worth asking a lot these days as [...]

Davisville Avenue Reimagined – Safer and Better

27 March 2025

Real progress is being made on improving Davisville Avenue, with the goal of making it safer and more usable for all. The City has scheduled improvements to be completed in [...]

Election Fever

26 March 2025

It’s elections, elections all around. In addition to the Don Valley West By-elections for City Councillor and then TDSB Trustee, we had a provincial election. Now we are in the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Ford government to appeal injunction blocking Toronto bike lane removals

30 April 2025

Doug Ford says the provincial government will appeal the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to grant an injunction that blocks the removal of several bike lanes in Toronto. “But those bike [...]

Ford Government’s Bill 5 is its latest “Trump like” assault on the environment and democracy

30 April 2025

On April 17, 2025 the Ford Government quietly tabled the omnibus Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. While the bill introduces some added authority to restrict [...]

Think Toronto is shabby and ugly? Changing this one thing could help halt the city’s race to the bottom

25 April 2025

Toronto often feels shabby. There are many examples but the renovation of College Park comes to mind. The general idea was good — skating trail, landscaping, sculptural giant frogs — but the execution [...]

Have your federal riding boundaries changed?

4 April 2025

In 2023 the federal riding boundaries were redrawn, and they now no longer correspond to the provincial riding boundaries (as they formerly did). "A redistribution of federal electoral districts ("ridings") began in [...]

Ontario Place sewer plan an environmental disaster

27 January 2025

We are writing in opposition to the Ontario Government’s combined sewer overflow work (CSO) at 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West (Ontario Place) that has the clear potential to spread polluted water, [...]

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 [...]

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Music, food & fun at Arraiá on Yonge – June 21st
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