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Homeless man was stabbed in heart and died from blood loss, teens’ murder trial hears

7 February 2025

Jennifer Ellis testified today at the trial of two teen girls who have pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Kenneth Lee. [...]

Max Scherzer welcomes chance to win with Jays

7 February 2025

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says the arrival of veteran pitcher Max Scherzer will have an impact on and off the field. [...]

Max Scherzer welcomes chance to win with Jays

7 February 2025

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says having veteran pitcher Max Scherzer, with his experience and compete level, raises the bar for the whole organization. [...]

Genetic genealogy helps crack 1998 cold case of woman killed in Toronto

7 February 2025

Police say they have cracked a 1998 cold case after arresting a suspect wanted for the death of a 24-year-old woman, who was sex trade worker at the time, using [...]

Ontario highway shut down after crashes leaves 1 person dead, others injured

7 February 2025

Ontario Provincial Police said the highway near Orillia was closed on Friday after wintery, snowy conditions led to a multi-vehicle collision. [...]

Ingram trade an ‘incremental step’ for Raptors

7 February 2025

It's not the type of trade rebuilding teams generally make. [...]

Marineland euthanizes seven-year-old beluga after medical struggles

7 February 2025

The park says Eos was diagnosed with renal disease in 2021 and suffered from infection that required intensive treatment. [...]

Protecting their pack: Liberty Village residents band together to stay safe from coyotes

8 February 2025

Residents of the Liberty Village and Fort York area have been reporting almost daily coyote attacks on neighbourhood Facebook pages for months, with some warning about close calls and others [...]

Singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of Order of Canada

8 February 2025

OTTAWA — The appointment of singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie to the Order of Canada has been terminated by the Governor General. The move was announced in the Canada Gazette, the federal [...]

Trudeau announces the appointment of three new senators

8 February 2025

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of three new independent senators to fill some of the Senate’s few remaining vacancies. The Prime Minister’s Office says in [...]

TTC bus rear-ended by 3 vehicles in Downsview

8 February 2025

A TTC bus was rear-ended by three vehicles in Toronto’s Downsview neighbourhood late Friday afternoon. A spokesperson for the TTC says the bus was picking up passengers at a stop [...]

Chrystia Freeland target of ‘malicious’ information operation linked to China: Global Affairs Canada

7 February 2025

Global Affairs Canada says a foreign information campaign linked to China is targeting Chrystia Freeland’s bid to become leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Global Affairs Canada said its [...]

Trudeau travelling to Lisbon to attend the Aga Khan’s funeral

7 February 2025

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is flying to Lisbon on Friday to attend the Aga Khan’s funeral. Trudeau is expected to depart for Portugal on Friday night and the [...]

State Department lays out plans for $7 billion-plus arms sale to Israel as Netanyahu visits DC

7 February 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has formally told Congress that it plans to sell more than $7 billion in weapons to Israel, including thousands of bombs and missiles, just [...]

Toronto could see up to 10 cm of snow this weekend. Here's when to expect it

7 February 2025

Toronto could see between five and 10 centimetres of snow this weekend starting late Saturday afternoon, and city officials say its crews and equipment are ready. [...]

Kenneth Lee was stabbed in heart, died from blood loss, pathologist testifies at trial

7 February 2025

A homeless Toronto man who was allegedly swarmed by a group of teens two years ago died due to blood loss after he was stabbed in the heart, the trial [...]

Man arrested in Guyana faces charges in 2018 Toronto assault and stabbing

7 February 2025

A man has been arrested in Guyana and brought back to Canada to face charges after he allegedly assaulted a woman and stabbed a girl in Scarborough years ago, Toronto [...]

1 dead, 11 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Orillia, Ont.

7 February 2025

One person has died and 11 people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Orillia, Ont., on Friday, Ontario Provincial Police say. [...]

NDP, Liberals outline plans for primary health care at campaign stops Friday

7 February 2025

The main Ontario party leaders have now laid out their plans on how to get primary care to millions of people without a family doctor. [...]

Ford commits to building Hwy. 401 tunnel if re-elected, but no price tag yet

7 February 2025

PC Leader Doug Ford is pledging to push forward with plans to build a tunnel under Highway 401 to tackle gridlock in the Greater Toronto Area, with a price tag [...]

Man charged with 1st-degree murder in 1998 killing of pregnant woman in Toronto

7 February 2025

Toronto police have charged a 50-year-old man with first-degree murder in a cold case homicide from 1998. Donna Oglive, 24, was found dead at 130 Carlton St. in March 1998, Toronto [...]

What to watch this weekend in Olympic sports

7 February 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews a pretty super slate of events including the alpine world championships and the women's hockey Rivalry Series decider. [...]

Canada's Cam Alexander ruled out for alpine ski world championships

7 February 2025

The Canadian men's alpine ski team will be down a member for the remainder of the world championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria. Alpine Canada announced on Friday that Cam Alexander has [...]

Canada's Sarah Mitton sets new indoor shot put national record

7 February 2025

On her fifth and final shot put throw Friday at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meet in Karlsruhe, Germany, Sarah Mitton of Brooklyn, N.S., wins the competition with a [...]

Invictus Games bring meaningful Indigenous inclusion at major international event

7 February 2025

Athletes and spectators at the 2025 Invictus Games will be part of the first international multi-sport games fully inclusive of the four local First Nations hosts. [...]

Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports

7 February 2025

It's been a decades-long tradition in North America, but a Canadian professor of sport management says it might be time to re-examine the legitimacy of national anthems being played before [...]

Super Bowl preview: What to know for the K.C.-Philly sequel

7 February 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews Super Bowl LIX, where a familiar foe will try to stop Patrick Mahomes from winning an historic third straight title. [...]

Alberta's Jeffrey Read 'hungry for more' after breaking into the top-10 at the world championships

7 February 2025

Jeffrey Read of Canmore, Alta., spoke with CBC Sports' Devin Heroux after recording his first-ever top-10 finish, in the men's super-G at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, [...]

Mr. Thomson goes to Ottawa

1 February 2025

“The climate crisis is a human rights crisis.” So says Fraser Thomson, a lawyer with Ecojustice. And Thomson is in a position to do something about it. As the lead [...]

Mr. Franklin’s Sad Cake will make you glad

1 February 2025

Each month we will cover a Leasider’s special dish with a hearty side order of narrative. And you will find the recipes online by clicking the Leaside Cooks tab. by [...]

Here’s some news – Michelle Dubé’s a Leasider

1 February 2025

If you’re into news at all, you should recognize the name and voice of Michelle Dubé – the co-anchor of both CTV News at Noon and CTV News at 6 [...]

Hey, there’s another election!

1 February 2025

Toronto District School Board is holding a byelection to fill the vacancy in the office of trustee, TDSB Ward 11, resulting from Rachel Chernos Lin’s election as City Councillor, Don [...]

Take two jokes and call me in the morning

1 February 2025

I sit in LifeLabs below Whole Foods, waiting for my bloodletting and feeling rather uncomfortable. Not because of the needle that was soon to be pushed into my arm, but [...]

2025 Agnes Macphail Award recipient Jason Ash!

1 February 2025

The recipient of the 2025 Agnes Macphail Award, Jason Ash, is very invested in his Thorncliffe Park community, but he is also a bit of an anomaly, as he attended [...]

Farm Boy chooses Leaside

1 February 2025

Farm Boy has landed in Leaside! The chain, known for its fresh local produce, prepared foods and more, opened on December 5th in the old Sobeys location at Laird and [...]

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!

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! [...]

Maybe bicycles will end soon!

7 February 2025

One will need these even without bicycles. A good way to move along Young Street with one of these.One bottle only on Roxborough!The new building will start soon! [...]

Roxborough at Yonge

7 February 2025

A lot will be changed at that corner when the instruction finishes. [...]

At Yonge and Roxborough

6 February 2025

The guys and their machines are making a new building at Yonge and Roxborough. It's not supposed to be too might.New stuff at Clementine's on Yonge Street.Just parked on MacPherson [...]

Romantic dinner available!

5 February 2025

All of this from Mitfar! [...]

Work is starting!

5 February 2025

The start of the new building at Yonge and Roxborough!It will likely finish quickly.The Rebel House is in shape for the cold in our area. [...]

It's busy on Molson Street!

4 February 2025

Cars pass each other from time to time. It's a busy little street!Garbage pickup later today. Not too much is out.One of the busier flowers on Yonge Street! [...]

Breakfast available

3 February 2025

Breakfast at Pantry at Yonge and Roxborough. They have other food the rest of the round. There used to be a great coffee place for years but it ended.Lots of [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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