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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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Court hears 911 call made by Ontario man on trial for parents’ murder

31 October 2024

The man has pleaded not guilty to the charges in an ongoing trial in Toronto, where his brother has already testified. A panicked recording was played in court. [...]

Hamilton man charged with manslaughter in killing of his 86-year-old mother

31 October 2024

A 59-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of his 86-year-old mother earlier this year, according to Hamilton police. [...]

Autistic man goes missing for 17 days, found in burnt-out building: Ontario police

31 October 2024

An 18-year-old from Havelock was found alive by OPP this week after having been missing for over two weeks. He says he survived on mostly peanut butter and crackers. [...]

Teen dead in shootout with officers, sparking Ontario police watchdog probe

31 October 2024

Ontario’s police watchdog is now investigating after a teenage boy was killed during a shootout with officers north of Toronto Wednesday night. [...]

Ontario art gallery says most customer data safe after ‘cybersecurity incident’

31 October 2024

The Art Gallery of Ontario says the vast majority of customer data is safe after it was hit by a “cybersecurity incident” last month. [...]

‘Past financial practices’ at Ontario hospital now under fraud probe: police

31 October 2024

After multiple reports reports around poor financial spending Southwestern Ontario's largest hospital network is now under investigation for fraud. [...]

Toronto bus crash: 8 people hurt after collision with pick-up truck

31 October 2024

Eight people were injured early Thursday morning after a vehicle crashed into a TTC bus near Yonge and Finch in North York, Toronto police say. [...]

Charges laid after six-year-old boy fatally struck by school bus north of Toronto: police

31 October 2024

A woman has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after a six-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus in Vaughan back in June, York Regional Police [...]

Teenage boy dead after exchange of gunfire with 4 officers in Aurora, Ont.: SIU

31 October 2024

A 17-year-old is dead after he was involved in an exchange of gunfire with four police officers who were responding to a break-and-enter in progress in Aurora on Wednesday night, [...]

Truck driver arrested after crashing into TTC bus, six people hospitalized

31 October 2024

Six people were taken to hospital after a pickup truck collided with a TTC bus in North York overnight. [...]

'Very disappointing': 3 Ontarians waited months to get paid after selling tickets on StubHub

31 October 2024

Three Ontarians said they waited months to get paid for the tickets they sold on StubHub. [...]

Ontario lacks a health-care plan for alcohol harms as sales expand: health coalition

31 October 2024

Premier Doug Ford's government has no strategy to mitigate problems that could result from the province's newly liberalized alcohol sales rules, a health coalition said Thursday, warning that more death, [...]

Video shows suspects opening fire on Markham business

31 October 2024

Police have released new video footage showing two suspects opening fire on a business in Markham early Wednesday morning. [...]

Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors fans can tour Scotiabank Arena dressing rooms next month

31 October 2024

Scotiabank Arena is pulling back the curtain and offering Toronto sports fans a behind-the-scenes look inside the storied building. [...]

Woman charged in connection with Vaughan, Ont., boy's death in June bus collision

31 October 2024

York Regional Police say a 65-year-old woman has been charged with dangerous operation causing death. [...]

Man says he was wrongfully accused after violent Mississauga arrest caught on camera

31 October 2024

A video obtained by CBC Toronto shows an arrest by Peel Regional Police in Mississauga on Monday in which a Black man appears to get knocked unconscious. [...]

Teen killed by York police during 'exchange of gunfire' in Aurora, SIU says

31 October 2024

Ontario's police watchdog says a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot by York Regional Police officers responding to an alleged break-and-enter in Aurora on Wednesday. [...]

Taylor Swift fans priced out of accommodations after hotel, Airbnb costs spike 10 times higher

31 October 2024

Some hotel rooms and short-term rentals in Toronto and Vancouver on weekends Taylor Swift is playing are costing 10 times more than on other weekends. Some fans are cutting potential [...]

All Ontario grocery, big box stores now able to sell alcoholic beverages

31 October 2024

All licensed grocery stores and big box stores, like Costco, are now able to sell beer, wine, cider and pre-mixed cocktails. CBC’s Lorenda Reddekopp has more on the expansion, as [...]

8 people hurt as pickup truck collides with TTC bus in North York

31 October 2024

Eight people were hurt when a pickup truck collided with a TTC bus in North York early Thursday, Toronto police say. The crash happened around 4:20 a.m. at the corner [...]

Greater Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa and Niagara region expected to have hottest Halloween on record

31 October 2024

Today is forecast to be the hottest Halloween on record in Ontario municipalities including Hamilton, Burlington, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga and Brampton. [...]

After 26 years, longtime exec Denise Dignard hands Canadian women's basketball reins to next generation

31 October 2024

Canadian women's basketball general manager and high-performance director Denise Dignard recently announced her retirement after 26 years. And with Dignard's exit signals a full rebuild for a team which has [...]

Bridget Carleton happy to be part of WNBA 'wave' of excitement and success

31 October 2024

This past summer, a WNBA fan stopped Bridget Carleton on the street in Minnesota to reveal a tattoo of the Canadian player's name and jersey number on their arm. It [...]

Farkhunda Muhtaj, first-ever Calgary Wild FC signing, on what she wants to tell Canadian fans

31 October 2024

After becoming the first-ever signing for the NSL's Calgary Wild FC, the Afghan national team member spoke to CBC Sports about her journey, and what she why it's important for [...]

Gushue downs Chinese rink in preparation for Pan Continental curling semifinal

31 October 2024

Canada's Brad Gushue tuned up for the playoffs Thursday by posting a 7-4 victory over China's Xiaoming Xu at the Pan Continental curling championship in Lacombe, Alta. [...]

Blue Bombers' Oliveira, Ticats' Mitchell finalists for CFL outstanding player award

31 October 2024

Running back Brady Oliveira of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell are the finalists for the CFL's outstanding player award. [...]

Los Angeles sees bus burned, store thefts, rowdy crowds after Dodgers' World Series win

31 October 2024

Rowdy crowds took to the streets of Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a city bus on fire, breaking into stores and lighting off fireworks. A [...]

Women soccer players' opposition to Saudi sponsorship demonstrates the power and responsibility of speaking up

30 October 2024

Since women started playing organized sport, and through the different iterations of many leagues, women have not only fought for their right to play, they have fought to be paid fairly, to not [...]

Get ready! Ward 15 residents’ associations to hold by-election candidates meeting

1 October 2024

The Ward 15 by-election set for Nov. 4, 2024, will decide on a candidate to succeed Councillor Jaye Robinson as our Ward 15-Don Valley West representative on City Council. That [...]

Peter Love channels his energy

1 October 2024

Peter Love is not a Leasider, but he certainly has Leaside connections! The co-founder of Summerhill Group, one of Canada’s leaders in delivering energy efficiency programs, has worked for a [...]

It’s (another) by-election season

1 October 2024

With crisp autumnal weather come colourful autumn leaves, and, this year, election signs too, as we approach the Ward 15 City Council by-election to replace late Councillor Jaye Robinson. As [...]

Singing in the shower to shining on stage

1 October 2024

As every September approaches, I start singing in the shower more often, getting ready for the start of a new choir season. And I’m probably not the only one – [...]

Liz remembers historic days at LHS

1 October 2024

Liz Fletcher remembers the Ides of October 1954 for a myriad of reasons, most of them to do with sports and socializing. Fletcher, then Liz Brown, was in Grade 11 [...]

Match point! Rita Lee’s outstanding service to tennis

1 October 2024

If you’ve been on the tennis scene in the neighbourhood over the past 30 years, chances are you know Rita Lee. This hyper-energetic volunteer has been the face of both [...]

Remembering Leonard’s Hobby Centre

1 October 2024

Over the years in this space, I’ve reminisced about some of my favourite Bayview haunts, including Claire’s Cigar Store, Danté’s Pizza, Mac’s Milk, Badali’s Fruit Market and Rawley’s Meats. But [...]

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 [...]

A couple of characters on Rox!

31 October 2024

Sent by Bill McLaughlin who captured them on Rox! [...]

Still working on this one!

31 October 2024

It's on the south side of Roxborough. Expanding like others. Hopefully not too big!Another on the north side of Roxborough. Building a fence.A big one turning off Yonge Street.Needs a [...]

Yet another coffe place!

30 October 2024

Brand new at the corner of Yonge Street and Rowanwood -- opposite MacPherson. Yet another coffee place!Putti carrying on with new things all the time!Yet another big truck bringing heavy [...]

Many cars heading north!

29 October 2024

Still all busy near Roxborough on Yonge Street. No bicycles seen. [...]

The Roxborough place!

28 October 2024

A lot of serious building!A bin to take out things from the building.A lot of is leaving from the building!A lot more being taken out! [...]

A great dog!

28 October 2024

He is not really young but very beautiful! He has won a prize! Very great looking and lives on Roxborough walking with his master!Ready for Halloween on Roxborough!Available for pickup [...]

The end of Alaska!

27 October 2024

The end of Alaska! It's been there a long time. No doubt someone else will take over the space.A new one going up on MacPherson! Hopefully not too high.Available for [...]

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 [...]

Dhruv Jain

23 September 2024

I am running to be our next City Councillor because I’m passionate about building family-friendly communities with diverse housing options, infrastructure and transit that works for everyone, and safe neighbourhoods [...]

Sam Robinson

23 September 2024

I want to be the City Councillor for Don Valley West to continue the legacy of my mother, Jaye Robinson. Over the last 14 years, I witnessed her deep commitment [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Habiba Desai

24 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

24 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 [...]

Dhruv Jain

24 September 2024

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October 31, 2024
All-Candidates Meeting at Lawrence Park Comm. Church
October 22, 2024
AppleFest Returns to Bayview on October 19th, 2024
October 16, 2024
FONTRA Ward 15 Virtual Candidates’ Meeting: Oct 16th
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