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by The Bulldog • January 25, 2022

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Toronto residents brace for uncertainty of city’s Taylor Swift Era

13 November 2024

It’s a question many Torontonians are asking this week as the city braces for the massive fan base of one of the world’s biggest pop stars. [...]

Kitchener woman charged with impaired driving in fatal Markham crash

13 November 2024

A 42-year-old woman from Kitchener has been arrested and charged in relation to a fatal two-vehicle crash in Markham Monday night. [...]

Most events geared at Swifties not officially ‘Taylor’s Version’

13 November 2024

Though it may seem like a sheen of Swift is coating the city of Toronto, only some of the hoopla can really be counted as 'Taylor's Version.' [...]

Attainable housing program stalled despite Ontario choosing ‘demonstration sites’

13 November 2024

New internal documents obtained by Global News show Ontario's struggle to develop a still-unfinished attainable housing program dates back to at least November 2022. [...]

Latest Toronto ferry outage raises further reliability questions

13 November 2024

Toronto's only municipally-owned car ferry was pulled from service on Monday, and while it isn't expected to take long to fix, it's the latest issue in a year. [...]

4 of 4: Last supermoon of the year to light up Canadian skies

13 November 2024

Catch the fourth and final supermoon of the year, the beaver moon, this Friday as it lights up the night sky, marking 2024's celestial finale. [...]

Maple Leafs blanked at home in ugly performance

13 November 2024

Craig Berube felt pretty good about his team heading into Tuesday. [...]

Your ultimate guide to Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour stops in Toronto

13 November 2024

It’s been a long time coming for Canadian Swifties and the wait is over. So, we have compiled everything Swifties need to know about the concerts. [...]

Police say 18-year-old man twice fled from officers while operating stolen vehicles

13 November 2024

Police have issued an arrest warrant for an 18-year-old man who they say twice fled from officers in a dangerous manner while behind the wheel of stolen vehicles. [...]

How did thieves steal your car? Maybe with a device they ordered online

13 November 2024

Digital devices that a Toronto-area police department warns are used in the most common method of stealing cars are for sale online for anyone to buy, a W5 investigation has [...]

'You couldn't open the door': Concerns over awareness of and access to Tesla emergency latch after 4 killed in Toronto, 5 killed in Wisconsin

13 November 2024

When a Tesla crashed on Lakeshore Boulevard in Toronto last month, the first people on scene knew there were occupants inside but couldn't immediately get them out. [...]

Kitchener woman facing charges, including impaired driving, in deadly Markham crash

13 November 2024

A Kitchener woman allegedly involved in a wrong-way crash that left one person dead and two others seriously injured, including herself, is facing impaired and dangerous driving charges. [...]

Nearly 80 per cent of Canadians use winter tires: survey

12 November 2024

Almost four out of five Canadian drivers switch to winter tires when the weather calls for them, according to a new survey. [...]

'We should be disappointed': Maple Leafs blanked 3-0 at home in ugly performance

13 November 2024

Craig Berube felt pretty good about his team heading into Tuesday. [...]

A giant friendship bracelet and massive merch lines. A look at Swiftmania in Toronto

12 November 2024

Ontario police associations call for federal bail reform after Toronto gunfight

13 November 2024

Three Ontario police associations released a statement Wednesday calling on the federal government to implement stricter bail policies, after Toronto police officers were caught in a gunfight between two groups in the city's west end [...]

What's going on with the massive development where Honest Ed's once stood?

13 November 2024

It's been nearly eight years since Honest Ed's closed its doors for good. And as the city experiences a housing crisis, some are wondering what's going on with the hundreds [...]

On Toronto council's meeting agenda: bikes lanes, FIFA and housing crisis

13 November 2024

Premier Doug Ford's controversial push to remove some bike lanes in Toronto — and whether the city can do anything about it — will be up for debate at a council meeting [...]

Brampton reaches deal with striking city workers, mayor and union say

13 November 2024

Brampton has reached a tentative deal with nearly 1,200 city workers who have been on strike since last week, according to Mayor Patrick Brown and the union. [...]

Toronto police board approves 'unprecedented' 5-year hiring plan for force

13 November 2024

The Toronto Police Services Board unanimously approved a new five-year hiring plan for the force on Tuesday. [...]

Most criminal cases in Ontario now ending before charges are tested at trial

12 November 2024

Statistics Canada data reviewed by CBC Toronto shows a dramatic shift in criminal outcomes in Ontario over the last decade. The majority of criminal cases in the province have ended [...]

Priestman won't return as Canada women's soccer head coach after drone-spying investigation

12 November 2024

Bev Priestman is out as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team in the wake of an independent report into the Olympic drone-spying scandal. [...]

Ambrosie holds final state of the league address as CFL commissioner ahead of Grey Cup

12 November 2024

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has some friendly advice for his successor: Surround yourself with good people and be open-minded. [...]

Sceptres' top forward Natalie Spooner to miss PWHL season opener

12 November 2024

Reigning Professional Women's Hockey League MVP and scoring champion Natalie Spooner will miss the start of the regular season for the Toronto Sceptres, GM Gina Kingsbury announced Tuesday on Day [...]

Fernandez, Dabrowski headline Canadian lineup for Billie Jean King Cup Finals

16 September 2024

Singles star Leylah Fernandez and doubles specialist Gabriela Dabrowski will anchor Canada's five-player lineup this week when the team tries to defend its Billie Jean King Cup title in Malaga, [...]

Details emerge of Canada Soccer's 'obsessed' culture of drone spying

11 November 2024

For years, members of Canada's national soccer teams have used drones to spy on their opponents and obtain sensitive information illegally. Radio-Canada's Enquête has found that there was a "culture" [...]

VOTE NOW: Most trending moment of the year: Canadian Sport Awards

21 October 2024

AthletesCAN in partnership with CBC Sports presents the Most Trending Moment Award as part of the 47th Canadian Sport Awards. [...]

Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon joins Northern Super League as board chair

12 November 2024

Mark Cohon, who brought the CFL back to Ottawa with the Redblacks as CFL commissioner, is joining the new Northern Super League as chair of its board of directors. [...]

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 [...]

Grass will start!

13 November 2024

A rebuilt house on Roxborough will get a new lawn!No books in the box on MacPherson. There are usually some there. So someone clears them out from time to time!Going [...]

A little rain!

12 November 2024

Lots of cars heading north! No bicycles to be seen!Things to be picked up tomorrow on MacPherson.Another making bigger but not too much. Lots of windows. [...]

Another coffee place!

11 November 2024

This one on Yonge opposite MacPherson. Called Bomou! [...]

Cavalcade of Lights!

11 November 2024

It will be Saturday afternoon. Will anyone watch this happening? Maybe the stores and restaurants near by will like it.These are available on Roxbororough. Will anyone wants them?Adding glass to [...]

Fixing the stairs . . .

10 November 2024

Fixing them on MacPherson!Nice new stuff at Putti! [...]

Cavalcate of Lights!

10 November 2024

To be seen on Saturday, November 16th - 2p.m. to 6 p.m.! [...]

Putti looking good!

9 November 2024

One of the nicer and longest clothes places on Yonge Street!New stuff often arriving.Not a bicycle street! [...]

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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November 13, 2024
Leaside Memorial Gardens Act of Remembrance – Nov 8th
November 7, 2024
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All-Candidates Meeting at Lawrence Park Comm. Church
October 22, 2024
AppleFest Returns to Bayview on October 19th, 2024
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