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by The Bulldog • May 29, 2022

← Long-time Leaside High teacher Bob Young is dead at 94

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Leafs’ Matthews says Wednesday return possible

23 November 2024

Auston Matthews is back in Toronto and says a return to action Wednesday is possible after the injured Maple Leafs captain visited a doctor in Germany. [...]

Trudeau attends Taylor Swift concert in Toronto with family

23 November 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was spotted in the crowd at the Taylor Swift concert Friday in Toronto with his family, his office confirmed. [...]

Ford government urged to cap donations at $100 after fundraising controversy

23 November 2024

The Progressive Conservative Party's fundraiser emailed all cabinet ministers, telling them to hold a certain number of fundraising events before the end of the year. [...]

‘Doesn’t feel like home’: Ontario family selling house over new Christmas lights bylaw

23 November 2024

A family from Kingsville, Ont., says it has decided to leave town over a new bylaw that would put limits on its popular Christmas lights show. [...]

Latest mpox strain detected in Manitoba, province says

23 November 2024

The province says the latest strain of monkeypox has arrived in Canada for the first time, and it's in Manitoba. [...]

Toronto man gets life sentence for beating girlfriend to death in west end home

23 November 2024

Andrew Gerber has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 12 years after he admitted to viciously beating his girlfriend. [...]

Toronto police arrest 3 after tracing history of stolen BMW that crashed with TTC bus

23 November 2024

Toronto police said they had arrested three people from Toronto, Markham and Pickering and filed various charges against them, including relating to theft and fleeing from police. [...]

Walking pneumonia is on the rise in Canada, but what about Ontario?

24 November 2024

Doctors and emergency rooms across Canada have said they are seeing an unusual rise in walking pneumonia cases, particularly in children, but what about here in Ontario? [...]

'It's an optimistic space:' Inside Toronto's new drug withdrawal centre

24 November 2024

Joshua Orson sits on the edge of a bed in a bright, clean room, thinking about his journey from addict to health-care worker. [...]

Routes to avoid during the 120th Santa Claus Parade on Sunday

22 November 2024

The 120th Santa Claus Parade is back in Toronto on Sunday and will bring along some road closures. [...]

Male pedestrian injured in hit-and-run: TPS

24 November 2024

A male pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle Sunday morning. [...]

Police investigating after senior killed in Cadillac collision in Toronto

24 November 2024

Toronto police are probing a fatal crash that killed a 71-year-old man in the city's east end Thursday night. [...]

7 suspects, including 13-year-old, charged following 'violent' home invasion north of Toronto

23 November 2024

Seven teenage suspects, including a 13-year-old, have been arrested following a targeted and “violent” home invasion in Vaughan on Friday, police say. [...]

'Her shoe got sucked into the escalator': Toronto family warns of potential risk of wearing Crocs

23 November 2024

A Toronto family is speaking out after their 10-year-old daughter's Crocs got stuck in an escalator, ripping the entire toe area of the clog off. [...]

Police investigating after senior killed in Cadillac collision in Toronto

24 November 2024

Man, 71, was hit by Cadillac while crossing the street Thursday night, police say. They say the driver and vehicle remain outstanding. [...]

Man dead, 5 injured after Brampton 2-car collision: police

24 November 2024

Police are investigating a fatal collision they say happened just after midnight Sunday at the intersection of Steeles and Finch avenues. [...]

Going to the Toronto Santa Claus Parade? Here's what you can expect

23 November 2024

Santa is coming to town. Toronto's Original Santa Claus Parade will march for the 120th year on Sunday, with 750,000 people expected to watch the spectacle, which comes as organizers warn [...]

'It's an optimistic space:' Inside Toronto's new drug withdrawal centre

24 November 2024

The new 36-bed downtown centre is 1 of 4 operated by Unity Health Toronto, and is part of the province's shift to an abstinence-based approach to the toxic drug crisis. [...]

Toronto company partners with celebrity chef to raise funds for food banks

24 November 2024

A Toronto company teamed up with Vancouver chef, Vikram Vij, to design and launch a new apron. The proceeds will be used to tackle food insecurity in Canada, and also [...]

Hundreds of Toronto cyclists rally against Ontario bike lane bill

23 November 2024

Hundreds of people showed up outside Queens Park Saturday afternoon to push back against the Ford government's controversial bike lane bill that would remove certain Toronto bike lanes to help [...]

Seven young people arrested following home invasion in Vaughan

23 November 2024

Seven young people were arrested Friday night after police responded to a home invasion in Vaughan, Ont. that was still in progress when officers arrived. [...]

Canada's Blondin wins mass start silver at ISU World Cup in Japan

24 November 2024

Ottawa native Ivanie Blondin finished second on Sunday in the ladies mass start at the ISU World Cup in Nagano, Japan. Marijke Groenewoud of the Netherlands won gold by 7/10th [...]

Felipe Forteza's record 6 field goals lead Laval to Vanier Cup victory

23 November 2024

The Laval Rouge et Or won their second Vanier Cup in three years with a 22-17 victory over the previously undefeated Laurier Golden Hawks Saturday in Kingston, Ont. [...]

An attempt to jump-start scoring: A deeper look at the PWHL's new 'no escape' rule

22 November 2024

The 'no escape' rule is one of several changes the league has made to try to improve play in its second year. In this case, it's aimed at increasing scoring in [...]

Olympic champion Clement Noel wins 2nd World Cup slalom in 2 weeks

24 November 2024

Olympic champion Clement Noel held on to his commanding first-run lead to take a men's World Cup slalom Sunday in Gurgl, Austria, for his second win in two weeks and [...]

St. Louis Blues fire Drew Bannister, hire Jim Montgomery as coach

24 November 2024

Drew Bannister is out as coach of the St. Louis Blues after less than a full calendar year on the job. Jim Montgomery is back behind the bench of an [...]

Orlando Pride beat Washington to win 1st-ever NWSL title

24 November 2024

Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute to give the Orlando Pride their first National Women's Soccer League championship with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit on Saturday night. [...]

Penguins star Sidney Crosby scores 600th NHL goal

24 November 2024

Sidney Crosby became the 21st player in NHL history to score 600 goals when he reached the mark in the second period against the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night. [...]

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 [...]

Fixing a Roxborough place

24 November 2024

A newly done house and a lawn are underway. It will undoubtedly cost a lot!Available on MacPhersonA nice bush on MacPherson [...]

A few books again . . .

23 November 2024

The book place on MacPherson has a few new books. There were none for a while! [...]

A fair on Saturday!

23 November 2024

Hopefully the weather will be good!Paul Hahn has a final week of sales.Nice window on Putti! [...]

Taylor Swift

23 November 2024

At a hotel in mid-town! [...]

The fall is on!

22 November 2024

The leaves right on MacPherson.Available for pickup by anyone!Not easy riding in our area! [...]

The first Santa!

21 November 2024

On MacPherson . . .Bottles on MacPherson . . . [...]

Opposite sides of a street

20 November 2024

Opposites sides of construction on Roxbrough!Sent by William McLaughlin! [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]