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Son arrested after father stabbed, killed at Toronto home: police

21 November 2024

Toronto Police say a man was stabbed to death at a home in the city's east end and his 32-year-old son has been arrested in connection to the incident. [...]

‘Choked and punched’: 4 teens charged in violent Ontario carjacking

21 November 2024

Four teens aged 13 to 17 are facing criminal charges after what police are calling a violent carjacking in Brampton, Ont., on Sunday. [...]

Taylor Swift to kick off final three Toronto shows as Eras Tour heads toward finale

21 November 2024

Taylor Swift is throwing another party in Toronto as her celebrated Eras Tour heads into its final three nights in the city. [...]

Infrastructure Ontario ‘worked with’ engineering firm ahead of science centre closure report

21 November 2024

The government said the decision to close the science centre was made by its board of directors but a news release announcing the plan was written a week earlier. [...]

NDP files complaint with integrity commissioner over Ford government ‘cash-for-access’ fundraiser

21 November 2024

The request comes in the wake new revelations that an industry association encouraged members to spend thousands of dollars on a fundraiser featuring the premier [...]

Spit test could help better concussion diagnoses, Ontario startup says

21 November 2024

A new Waterloo, Ont., company has developed a test that will use people's saliva to figure out whether they have a concussion or not. [...]

Maple Leafs keep winning in Matthews’ absence

21 November 2024

Defying logic, the Maple Leafs have now won six of seven since Auston Matthews was sidelined by an upper-body injury. [...]

Toronto woman scammed out of $158K gets nearly half her money back

21 November 2024

A Toronto woman who was defrauded out of $158,000 in a roofing scam over the summer received about half her money back following a tip from a CTV News viewer. [...]

Man dead, son in custody after Scarborough stabbing

21 November 2024

A man is dead and his son is in custody following a stabbing in the Agincourt area in Scarborough. [...]

Trudeau to announce temporary GST relief on select items heading into holidays

21 November 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce a two-month GST relief on select items heading into holidays to address affordability issues, sources confirm to CTV News. [...]

This is how much money you need to make to buy a house in Canada's largest cities

20 November 2024

The average salary needed to buy a home keeps inching down in cities across Canada, according to the latest data. [...]

Taylor Swift to kick off final three Toronto shows as Eras Tour heads toward finale

21 November 2024

Taylor Swift is throwing another party in Toronto as her celebrated Eras Tour heads into its final three nights in the city. [...]

Markham man agrees to remove backyard hockey rink after years-long faceoff with city, neighbours

20 November 2024

A Markham hockey buff who built a massive backyard ice rink without permissions or permits has reluctantly agreed to remove the sprawling surface, following a years-long dispute with the city [...]

Canada's space agency invites you to choose the name of its first lunar rover

21 November 2024

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is inviting Canadians to choose the name of the first Canadian Lunar Rover. [...]

Man dead after stabbing in Scarborough, son in custody: police

21 November 2024

Toronto police say the victim’s son was arrested at the scene near Finch Avenue East and McCowan Road. [...]

Real estate developer says recent church conversion an example of 'missing middle housing'

21 November 2024

A former church in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood has been converted into seven boutique units and has officially hit the market. Experts say missing middle housing is sorely needed in the [...]

GTA, Hamilton emissions rose 2%, when 11% drop needed to meet climate targets: agency report

21 November 2024

Carbon emissions rose by one million tonnes in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area last year, according to a new report from a regional climate agency. "We're running out of [...]

Emily Carr painting sold at a barn for $50 US fetches $349K at Toronto auction

21 November 2024

A painting by renowned B.C. artist Emily Carr that sold for $50 US at a barn sale in New York fetched $349,250 Cdn at a Toronto auction on Wednesday night. [...]

Warrant issued for Toronto gold heist suspect after court no-show

21 November 2024

A bench warrant has been issued for one of six gold heist suspects Peel Regional Police arrested and charged in connection to the April 2023 gold heist at Pearson Airport [...]

Could truck side guards help save lives? Toronto considers retrofitting heavy duty vehicles

20 November 2024

Toronto is considering spending $5.6 million to retrofit all city-owned heavy duty trucks with side guards to protect cyclists and pedestrians, Mayor Olivia Chow says. [...]

Infant found dead after being reported missing in Toronto, police say

20 November 2024

Toronto police said a four-month-old infant has died after being reported missing in a midtown neighbourhood on Wednesday. [...]

The magic of mass appeal in Netflix's Tyson-Paul event owed to shrewd marketing - and willful ignorance

21 November 2024

The obvious questions after Netflix's recent live boxing spectacle are whether beating up on the husk of Mike Tyson dented Jake Paul’s appeal, and whether the formula that made Friday’s [...]

Canadian WNBAers embracing women's hoopla — the good and bad

20 November 2024

From March through September there was palpable, permeable excitement. Women's basketball, from college through the WNBA and onto the Olympics, seemed to pierce through the noise and become a cultural [...]

Jonathan David continues his world-class play in Canada's men's soccer win over Suriname

20 November 2024

Canadian national Jonathan David has had a run of form the past few months that has seen him emerge as one of the top young forwards in the world. He [...]

That's a wrap on Canada's tennis year

20 November 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter puts a bow on the year in Canadian tennis, which ended in quick exits at the Davis and Billie Jean King Cups. [...]

B.C. Lions fire head coach and co-GM Rick Campbell as part of sweeping changes

20 November 2024

The B.C. Lions have fired head coach and co-general manager Rick Campbell, promoting Ryan Rigmaiden to GM and naming Neil McEvoy vice-president of football operations. [...]

Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup

20 November 2024

Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 to seal a 2-0 [...]

Canadian men swept by Germany in quarterfinals of Davis Cup Final 8

20 November 2024

Canada was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup international men's tennis tournament with a 2-0 loss to Germany on Wednesday in Malaga, Spain. [...]

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 [...]

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! [...]

Clearing an older house . . .

20 November 2024

On RoxboroughChristmas stuff on Putti! A nice glove left behind. Hopefully its person will find it again! [...]

Mitfar doing well!

19 November 2024

Mitfar have nice things to taste and many sorts of coffees and drinks! Right on Yonge Street.Lots of books on a MacPherson place.The little girl is fascinated by the skeleton! [...]

Putti now using Central Europe!

18 November 2024

Putti has put out a water thing from Budapest, Hungary!Will anyone want this? We just have to wait anyone in our area taking this on! Most unusual.Available on Roxborough. Will [...]

Santa at Yonge and MacPherson!

16 November 2024

All "Cavalcade of Lights"! [...]

Good weather coming on Saturday!

16 November 2024

The "Cavalcade of Lights" should have good weather from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.! Expected as a Rosedale festival in our area.With the house gone, a new building is to [...]

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. [...]