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2024 By-Election: Councillor Ward 15, Don Valley West

Election day will be held on Monday, November 4th. Click image for more info.

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Kenneth Law responsible for ‘luring’ Ontario teen into suicide death, parents allege

20 September 2024

The parents of a teen who died by suicide two years ago are suing Kenneth Law, an Ontario man accused of aiding suicide through the online sale of chemicals. [...]

Michael Ford announces temporary departure from role as Ontario cabinet minister

20 September 2024

Michael Ford's office released a statement confirming he would be stepping back from cabinet "effective immediately" but planned to return to Queen's Park within months. [...]

Hells Angels members arrested after Hamilton clubhouses raided by police

20 September 2024

A robbery at a Hamilton bar on July 4 led the OPP's biker enforcement unit and officers from the Hamilton Police Service to raid club houses connected with area motorcycle [...]

Supervised consumption site near Ontario fatal attack set to stay closed for investigation

20 September 2024

In a news release this week, the City of Kingston says "substantive operational changes" need to be made at the Integrated Care Hub. [...]

16 people out on bail accused of large-scale retail thefts at LCBO, Home Depot in Ontario

20 September 2024

Police say 16 people, who were all out on release orders, are facing more than 1,500 charges in connection with several retail thefts at the LCBO and Home Depot in [...]

Raptors forward Brown out after surgery

20 September 2024

The Toronto Raptors say forward Bruce Brown has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will be out for several weeks. [...]

4 people found dead after house fire near Ontario-Quebec border: OPP

20 September 2024

OPP say officers and firefighters in the northern Ontario community near the Quebec border responded to the fire around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. [...]

Police update on arrest in theft of Porsche

20 September 2024

Police have arrested an 18-year-old woman who allegedly stole a Porche and then ran over its owner. [...]

TDSB apologizes after for student field trip

20 September 2024

The Toronto District School Board is apologizing after students on a field trip ended up taking part in a rally. [...]

Mom pleads for son return from Vietnam

20 September 2024

For the last seven-and-half months, Toronto resident Heather McArthur has been living out what she describes as her 'worst nightmare.' [...]

Police arrest woman seen running over man

20 September 2024

Police say she's been charged with prior fraud related offences in Peel, and is wanted by other GTA police services. [...]

Ont. considering restricting new bike lanes

20 September 2024

The discussions come ahead of the introduction of a gridlock reduction bill that is expected to be tabled this fall. [...]

More traffic headaches expected this weekend

20 September 2024

In a year that's been dominated with downtown gridlock, more headaches are expected this weekend. [...]

Busy first week back on Parliament Hill

20 September 2024

Plenty of storylines in Ottawa this week as MP's returned to Parliament Hill. [...]

Gardiner Expressway to be closed for 35 hours this weekend

20 September 2024

From 11 p.m. Friday evening until 10 a.m. Sunday morning, the Gardiner Expressway will be shut down. Though there is potential for the eastern edge of the expressway to open [...]

Ontario eyes barring new bike lanes where car lanes would be cut

20 September 2024

The Ontario government is considering bringing forward legislation that could prohibit the installation of bike lanes when lanes for motor vehicles are removed as a result, sources say. [...]

MPP Michael Ford taking leave of absence from cabinet

20 September 2024

Michael Ford, Ontario’s minister of citizenship and multiculturalism, is taking a leave of absence from cabinet. [...]

Kenneth Law, who sold poisonous chemical linked to 131 deaths, sued by Ontario teen's parents

20 September 2024

In a $2-million lawsuit, the parents of Jeshennia Bedoya Lopez, from Aurora, Ont., blame her 2022 death on doctors and Kenneth Law. It’s the first such civil case known to [...]

What's happening to Toronto's commemorative plaques? 18 missing from midtown

20 September 2024

At least 18 bronze commemorative plaques - worth thousands of dollars each - have vanished from bridges and parks in the midtown core, according to a count by CBC Toronto. [...]

New limits on international students are causing turmoil among colleges, universities

20 September 2024

A fresh wave of tighter restrictions on international students has some worried that continuing uncertainty in the sector will damage Canada's reputation as an attractive place to study and settle [...]

Momentum at Ontario Liberals' meeting in London can help the party gain traction, analysts say

20 September 2024

As the Ontario Liberal Party's annual meeting gets underway in London today, political experts say the city — a former Liberal stronghold — will be an important battleground that could help leader Bonnie Crombie and her [...]

Catching up with Diamond League champion Sarah Mitton

20 September 2024

Live from Brooklyn, N.S., we caught up with Diamond League shot put champion Sarah Mitton to talk about her rollercoaster season. From Olympic disappointment, to her first Diamond League title, [...]

Senators, NCC strike tentative deal for new arena at LeBreton Flats

20 September 2024

The Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission say they've reached an "agreement in principle" to bring a new NHL arena and major events centre to LeBreton Flats. [...]

1 year into role, Hockey Canada chief Katherine Henderson says the sport is healthier

20 September 2024

Hockey Canada president and chief executive officer Katherine Henderson says the organization and hockey are headed in healthier directions since she stepped to the helm just over a year ago. [...]

Canadian women's soccer head coach Priestman receiving salary while suspended

20 September 2024

Nearly two months after announcing an independent, external review into the Paris Olympics drone spying scandal, Canada Soccer, like everyone else, is waiting on its findings. And suspended women's head coach [...]

Ohtani 1st MLB player to achieve 50 home runs, 50 stolen bases in a season

20 September 2024

Shohei Ohtani became the first major league player to exceed 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season during the most spectacular game of a history-making career for [...]

CBC Sports' Devin Heroux to receive medal for 'top-quality, enthusiastic and empathetic sports coverage'

19 September 2024

On Friday morning, CBC Sports senior reporter Devin Heroux will be presented a King Charles III Coronation Medal in Québec for providing “top-quality, enthusiastic and empathetic professional sports coverage as [...]

The 2024 Canadian athletics season has come to a close, let’s talk about it

19 September 2024

On this episode of Athletics North, Devin Heroux & certified track nerd Morgan Campbell wrap up the 2024 athletics season. From Canadians cementing their place in the field and the [...]

Alan Redway changed the course of raccoon history

1 September 2024

The Museum of Toronto’s latest exhibit, Toronto Gone Wild, has an interesting reference to Alan Redway, former East York Mayor and Leaside resident. Extended to November 2nd, due to popular [...]

New Year’s in September?

1 September 2024

Welcome back from your summer, whether or not you were away. Autumn approaches. It always feels as if September (not January) is really the start of a new year, with [...]

Get ready to Rally for Rehab!

1 September 2024

I’ll be there. How about you? On Sun., Sept. 8, hundreds of participants will be turning up for the Rally for Rehab, at Toronto Rehab’s Rumsey Centre, at 347 Rumsey [...]

Gardening in Garden Court – Neighbours bring back the plants

1 September 2024

Leaside is an ideal neighbourhood for gardeners. Although named after a railway junction, it developed in the early 20th century as a model garden suburb with generous curving streets and [...]

Leaside traffic: the joke that’s no laughing matter

1 September 2024

I wanted to kick off this month’s column with a joke about road construction in Leaside, but I’m still working on it ☺… No matter how hard I try, the [...]

Iva Mazar’s pivot from engineering to Pilates

1 September 2024

If you’ve never tried Pilates or are looking for a new class, allow me to make a personal recommendation. Pilates is one of those “anyone can do it,” low impact-big [...]

Meet the service that could become your best PAL

1 September 2024

If you’re reading the print version of this issue of Leaside Life, it might not occur to you that for reasons such as blindness, low vision, mobility or learning disabilities, [...]

AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

4 September 2024

Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 4:00pm [...]

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 [...]

The Ford government plans to restrict new bike lanes

20 September 2024

There are not many bikes down Yonge Street but there are bike lines on both sides. Bike lanes should have been put on the wider Avenue Road instead of Yonge [...]

Going up on Yonge Street!

20 September 2024

Looks good. Maybe not too high.One wonders where they use the canoe! Looks like a good one. It's on MacPherson.On Roxborough to be picked up. [...]

Cleaning the streets!

19 September 2024

The City sends these to clear the streets. This one was on Molson.Roxborough is getting harder, especially in the afternoon. The cars head to the west across Avenue Road.Work is [...]

Subway door shut

18 September 2024

A door in the subway is shut down. Out of service. It needed to be repaired. Other doors in the car were working OK. Outside a house. People can take the [...]

Rebel House Tuesday special!

17 September 2024

The Rebel House has a special Quesadilla on Tuesday! [...]

House being fixed on MacPherson

17 September 2024

Adding stuff on the house.It's being well fixed. Looking good!This Yonge Street one is still being worked on. [...]

All enjoying!

16 September 2024

They all like each other on Yonge and Roxborough!Fixing things on Yonge StreetAll tight on Macpherson! [...]

Evan Sambasivam

19 September 2024

I was born and raised in Don Valley West. I love our community, but I’m worried about what I’m seeing in the city. I’m worried about the cost of housing, [...]

Sheena Sharp

19 September 2024

I want the city to meet the challenge of climate change and Housing in all its forms; more family housing, housing for homeless people, and cheaper housing. I have worked [...]

Dan Trayes

19 September 2024

I want to be councillor to help and give back to the community. My goal is to combine my lived experiences as well as my work experience pertaining to the [...]

Ward 15 By-Election Updates

19 September 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. Under the auspices of FoNTRA, [...]

Jason Stevens

19 September 2024

Having served in a few elected positions and recently going before the city’s budget committee in 2024 I believe my knowledge of local, provincial and federal politics, government officials and [...]

OLT approves height bump from 35 to 40 storeys at Eglinton & Mann

16 August 2024

A proposed development at 589 Eglinton Avenue East has secured approval from the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) for its settlement offer with the City of Toronto from March, 2024. The approved plan [...]

Leaside is getting its own street festival!

8 August 2024

Leaside's first-ever the street festival, takes place Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2024, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at and around 25 Commercial Road, hosted by the Motorista [...]

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 [...]

SEDRA Tribute to Jaye Robinson

10 June 2024

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Jaye Robinson, City Councillor for Don Valley West. We send our condolences to her family and friends, and wish [...]

The SEDRA Owl: March 2024

27 March 2024

Heritage Preservation in Midtown Bill 23 and the Impact on Heritage Preservation in Midtown Toronto You may have heard of Bill 23 in reference to the Greenbelt, but we want [...]

Shakhlo Sharipova

20 September 2024

I am committed to building a stronger, more connected Ward where no one is left behind. Whether it’s housing, food security, traffic or development issues, community engagement, or access to [...]

Jason Stevens

16 September 2024

Having served in a few elected positions and recently going before the city's budget committee in 2024 I believe my knowledge of local, provincial and federal politics, government officials and [...]

Dan Trayes

16 September 2024

I want to be councillor to help and give back to the community. My goal is to combine my lived experiences as well as my work experience pertaining to the [...]

Sheena Sharp

16 September 2024

I want the city to meet the challenge of climate change and Housing in all its forms; more family housing, housing for homeless people, and cheaper housing. I have worked [...]

Evan Sambasivam

16 September 2024

I was born and raised in Don Valley West. I love our community, but I’m worried about what I’m seeing in the city. I’m worried about the cost of housing, [...]

TLAB Annual Report

13 July 2024

We congratulate Chair Dino Lombardi on his continuing leadership of the TLAB. It is important to remember that Toronto has a unique (in Ontario) distinction in having its own tribunal [...]

Improving Community Consultation

11 July 2024

This will confirm that in principle we support (with one significant reservation), the staff report and its recommendations, including: Planning and Housing Committee to request the Executive Director, Development Review, [...]

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TPS 32 Div Community Safety & Auto Theft Update Meeting
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