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by The Bulldog • February 17, 2022

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New Orleans attack: FBI probes suspect’s visit to Ontario in 2023

5 January 2025

The FBI also said Shamsud-Din Jabbar made at least two trips to New Orleans in the months prior to the attack, one in October and the other in November. [...]

Knies has hat trick for Leafs in Matthews return

5 January 2025

The return from injury of Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews proved to be quite the tonic for linemates Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner on Saturday night. [...]

Leafs captain Auston Matthews ready to return

4 January 2025

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews says he is ready to return. [...]

Wrestling legend Sweet Daddy Siki remembered across Canada for his greatness

4 January 2025

Sweet Daddy Siki, a wrestling legend from coast to coast in Canada, died this week at age 91. He ended up living in Ontario and trained future WWE superstars Edge [...]

Halton Healthcare begins writing prescriptions for nature for patients

4 January 2025

PaRx is an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation and bills itself as 'Canada's national, evidence-based nature prescription program' on its website. [...]

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. [...]

Fire near Toronto Pearson not impacting operations: airport

5 January 2025

A two-alarm fire near Toronto Pearson International Airport is not impacting the airport's operations. [...]

TTC special constables to wear bodycams starting on Monday

5 January 2025

The TTC’s special constables will be wearing body-worn cameras starting on Monday, followed by the fare inspectors by the end of February, the service told CTV News. [...]

Motocross rider injured after executing jump during North American International Motorcycle Supershow

5 January 2025

Christian Martinez, a motocross rider participating in the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Mississauga, was rushed to the hospital after executing a big jump during the show, a source [...]

Man responsible for New Year's truck attack previously visited New Orleans, Ontario, Egypt: FBI

5 January 2025

The man responsible for the truck attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day that killed 14 people visited the city twice before and recorded video of the French Quarter [...]

Man wanted for allegedly accidentally shooting a dog in Niagara Falls

5 January 2025

A one-year-old husky nearly died after a man allegedly accidentally fired a handgun in Niagara Falls. [...]

Peel police investigate possible connections between gunshot injury, luxury vehicle carjacking

5 January 2025

Police are investigating possible connections between a gunshot injury and an attempted carjacking in Mississauga. [...]

Environment Canada ends snow squall warnings for parts of southern Ontario

4 January 2025

Parts of southern Ontario saw an additional five to 15 centimetres of snow before Environment Canada called off the snow squall warnings on Sunday. [...]

New city bylaws expand where nightclubs can open in Toronto

5 January 2025

Toronto club owners will now be able to open up their dance floors in almost any neighbourhood in the city as new bylaws for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues come [...]

Large fire breaks out in commercial building near Pearson airport Sunday

5 January 2025

Firefighters are expected to be on scene for several hours at a significant fire in a commercial building in Mississauga Sunday. [...]

Toronto Zoo loses spotted hyena and moose, closing out year of several animal deaths

5 January 2025

The Toronto Zoo ended 2024 by bidding farewell to two geriatric, long-term residents over the past week — the last in a series of animal deaths at the zoo last [...]

TTC says there will 'never be zero' subway slow zones, despite progress in cutting them

5 January 2025

Transit advocates are expressing frustration over the continued presence of reduced speed zones on the TTC subway network, even as the agency has made progress in addressing the issue — [...]

Toronto Metropolitan University's new medical school aims to address Ontario doctor shortage

5 January 2025

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is poised to open its new medical school in Brampton, Ont., in September. Here's what you need to know about the school's approach. [...]

Acclaimed thriller writer Andrew Pyper dead at age 56

4 January 2025

Andrew Pyper, a prolific and acclaimed Toronto-based writer of literary thrillers, has died at the age of 56. [...]

IBSF World Cup Winterberg: 2-woman bobsleigh heat 2

5 January 2025

Watch the final heat of the 2-woman bobsleigh competition from the IBSF World Cup stop in Winterberg, Germany. [...]

Montreal Victoire's win streak snapped as Boston prevails in shootout in Seattle

6 January 2025

Aerin Frankel allowed just one goal in a shootout and the Boston Fleet rallied to beat the Montreal Victoire 3-2 as the Professional Women's Hockey League took its Takeover Tour [...]

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. [...]

Czech Republic beats Sweden in marathon shootout to win bronze at world junior championship

6 January 2025

The Czech Republic's Eduard Sale scored in the 14th round of the shootout to lead his country past Sweden 3-2 and claim bronze at the world junior hockey championship Sunday. [...]

Canada defeats Swiss 5-1 at under-18 women's world hockey championship

6 January 2025

Dorothy Copetti scored twice, including the first goal of her international career, to lead Canada past Switzerland 5-1 on Sunday in the preliminary round of the under-18 women's hockey world [...]

Patriots fire coach Mayo, win over Bills costs New England No. 1 pick

5 January 2025

The New England Patriots have fired coach Jerod Mayo after one season, beginning another reboot for the franchise just a year after it parted with longtime coach Bill Belichick. [...]

New Year's resolutions that can create meaningful change for fans, franchises, and sports

2 January 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays, sports gambling companies, and world-class track and field all have Morgan Campbell's attention as he draws up his list of New Year's sports resolutions for 2025. [...]

Peterman, Gallant go undefeated to win Canadian mixed doubles Olympic trials

4 January 2025

Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant left nothing to doubt at the Canadian mixed doubles Olympic curling trials, going undefeated throughout the entire event to capture gold and earn the chance [...]

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! [...]

Christmas trees going out!

5 January 2025

People are putting them out and will be taken away by the City.There are not too many in the neighbourhood.Another thing put out to be picked up! [...]

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! [...]

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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