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by South Bayview Bulldog Admin • October 12, 2022

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Shots fired at Ontario hospital, police investigating

14 December 2024

London Police are investigating after shots were fired at London Health Sciences Centre's Victoria Campus and truck struck the emergency room entrance. [...]

‘Persistent problem’: Crime woes plague Hamilton as police make high-profile busts

14 December 2024

Hamilton Police have shut down a tunnel, drug shack, and drug market, but it’s showing how desperate the situation is for the most vulnerable, advocates say. [...]

Carjacking suspect who allegedly stole Roxy the dog to turn 40 behind bars

13 December 2024

An Alliston, Ont., man accused of a brazen daylight carjacking and theft of a four-year-old labrador retriever named "Roxy" appeared in court Friday. [...]

Court approves The Body Shop Canada sale, about 100 to lose jobs as some stores close

13 December 2024

An Ontario court has given The Body Shop Canada approval to sell majority of its business to a private equity firm, around 100 to lose jobs as some stores close. [...]

Doug Ford threatened to stop energy exports to the U.S. How would it work?

13 December 2024

What would it look like if Ontario and other provinces retaliated to Trump's tariff threat? Experts say Canada doesn’t have much room to work with. [...]

Leafs’ Stolarz day-to-day with lower-body injury

13 December 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. [...]

Air Canada denies world-renowned musician from boarding flight with cello

13 December 2024

An Ontario court has given The Body Shop Canada approval to sell majority of its business to a private equity firm, around 100 to lose jobs as some stores close. [...]

Holiday tax break is a 'pain in the butt' for some Ontario retailers

13 December 2024

Some small businesses in Ontario think the upcoming holiday tax break is a 'pain in the butt' that could potentially cause issues before and after the policy is over. [...]

'We can’t search forever:' Drug shortage leaves Ontario family scrambling to find epilepsy medication

14 December 2024

For months, Rebecca Roland and her family have been scouring the province for pharmacies that carry her father’s epilepsy medication. [...]

Toronto police search for suspect accused of assaulting taxi driver

14 December 2024

Toronto police are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted a taxi driver in the city’s east end last month. [...]

Federal government's two-month GST holiday begins

14 December 2024

A two-month break from the federal GST takes effect today. [...]

Toronto police charge 4 people in drug trafficking and firearms investigation

14 December 2024

Toronto police have laid dozens of charges against four people in connection with a drug trafficking and firearms investigation. [...]

Transit woes continue into the weekend for GTA commuters

13 December 2024

Following the service disruptions on Monday and Wednesday, Line 1 (Yonge-University) will be closed between York Mills and St Clair stations though this weekend due to planned track work. [...]

Man charged with using explosives in fire that caused $3 million in damage to Mississauga, Ont. building

14 December 2024

A man has been charged with using explosives in connection with a fire in Mississauga that caused $3 million in damage to a building housing high-end vehicles on Sunday. [...]

Interest rate cut may not be total 'game-changer' but has some Toronto-area homebuyers optimistic

14 December 2024

With the Bank of Canada announcing its fifth consecutive interest rate cut since June, homebuyers and industry experts say lower rates are likely to encourage more buyers to enter the [...]

H5N1. Ozempic. Toxic drugs. Here are the health stories we're watching in 2025

14 December 2024

The rapid-fire spread of bird flu, an evolving toxic drug supply and the political response to it, plus the rise and expanding use of medications like Ozempic. These are some [...]

For these grieving partners, Camp Widow offered a way forward

14 December 2024

At the annual Camp Widow event, individuals who have lost their partners gather to navigate the overwhelming grief of their loss. In the absence of a national bereavement strategy, grief-support [...]

Watch Canadian swimmers compete at the world short course championships

14 December 2024

Summer McIntosh and her Canadian teammates will look to add to their medal haul on Friday at the world short course swim championships in Budapest, Hungary. Live coverage continues at [...]

The Body Shop Canada sells majority of its business, 100 workers to lose jobs

13 December 2024

An Ontario court has given The Body Shop Canada the approval it needs to sell the majority of its business to a private equity firm. During a virtual hearing on [...]

The GST/HST holiday begins Saturday. Here’s why it’s been a headache for some small businesses

13 December 2024

Saturday marks the beginning of the Liberal government's two-month GST/HST holiday, aimed at giving Canadians a break on the cost of some essential goods like groceries. But some small businesses [...]

TVO was ready to defend controversial Russians at War film before pulling plug, documents show

13 December 2024

Days before its board pulled support for a controversial documentary about Russia's war in Ukraine, TVO was ready to defend the film, documents obtained by CBC Toronto show. [...]

Watch Canada's Summer McIntosh go for gold at world short course swim championships

14 December 2024

Canadian short track skaters win 3 golds, 2 silvers at World Tour event in Seoul

14 December 2024

The Canadian short track speed skating team dominated the podium at a World Tour stop on Saturday in Seoul, combining for five medal wins at the Mokdong Ice Rink. [...]

Olympic ski champ Marco Odermatt wins weather-affected GS

14 December 2024

Olympic champion Marco Odermatt won a weather-affected men's World Cup giant slalom Saturday in Val d'Isere, France, to earn his first points in the discipline this season. [...]

Canada advances to Para Cup gold-medal final with win over Czechia

14 December 2024

Liam Hickey, Vincent Boily and Tyler McGregor scored for Canada en route to a 3-1 Para Cup semifinal victory over Czechia on Friday in Charlottetown. [...]

Never backing down: How Montreal Victoire forward Kristin O'Neill found her confidence

13 December 2024

'Fearless' centre Kristin O'Neill plays a key role on both sides of the puck for the Montreal Victoire. [...]

Kylie Masse makes Canadian swimming history at world short course championships

13 December 2024

Kylie Masse became Canada's most decorated athlete with her 20th combined medal at short and long course worlds, collecting bronze in the women's 50-metre backstroke. [...]

Canada's Eliot Grondin makes the big final to open World Cup snowboard cross season

14 December 2024

Olympic silver medallist Eliot Grondin, of Sainte-Marie, Que., finished fourth in Cevinia Italy, after an incident, in the big final, with eventual winner Jacob Dusek of Austria. [...]

Paul Bolté: winning entrepreneur and philanthropist

1 December 2024

“How can I help you?” That simple query is always what you will hear when meeting Leaside’s Paul Bolté, whether he’s discussing business or philanthropy. “There are choices to be [...]

Long-time Leasider kept the spirit alive

1 December 2024

Terry O’Sullivan, who died suddenly last December, had a singular gift for keeping the holiday spirit alive in Leaside. For over 20 years his jerry-rigged 10-metre-high lighted display, topped with [...]

The sorry state of Georgia Walsh playground continues

1 December 2024

As a follow-up to my November article, I report that the littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground continues. Being a woman of action, I emailed 311 with photos of [...]

Baseball phenom set to wow at Yale

1 December 2024

A young Leasider focused on academics, athletics and philanthropy is heading for a very bright future. As a kid who loved playing catch with his dad, Elliot Lascelles was drawn [...]

Editor’s Welcome December 2024

1 December 2024

It’s time for a new season 92 issues. Seven and a half years. 66,000-plus words. Countless joy. In May 2017, two-time Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour winner, Leaside-born author Terry [...]

Leaside’s great bus bust

1 December 2024

As Metrolinx moves ahead on the Ontario Line, changes to local bus transit and routes are coming. And while the Ontario Line itself is not coming through Leaside, its construction [...]

Discovering Leaside’s very own sweets trail

1 December 2024

Who knew that Leaside was such a sweet place to live? With a bounty of bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers and confectioners in the area, Leaside is a rich and tasty place [...]

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 [...]

Looking good!

14 December 2024

Even a top hat! Maybe it's for New Years?Dance lessons anyone? In our neighbourhood!Even a holiday pop-up at Yonge and MacPherson! [...]

Printclaud is moving!

14 December 2024

The long living on Avenue Road Printcloud is moving all the way to 401! There are places on Yonge Street where things can be mailed. Canada Post is still a [...]

Yonge Street construction

13 December 2024

Yonge Street going north is being closed for construction in daytime. Cars have to turn left on Roxborugh.Cars can go south but not north. They have to head to to [...]

Eaton Centre

12 December 2024

Nice tree. Lots of people but not as many as the Eaton Centre used to have.More people but not as many as there used to be. [...]

Rebel House ready for fun!

12 December 2024

The Rebel House put this up inside for people to get ready for fun!A very strange car on Roxborough. Lots of unusual cars are seen in the city.A working guy [...]

Getting her bike ready!

11 December 2024

The lady has a well equipped bike to use down Yonge Street!Available for pickup. It happens everywhere in our area!A new pop-up at Yonge and MacPherson! A lot of stuff! [...]

Police directing traffic!

10 December 2024

On Yonge and RoxboroughMoving big ones from up the street! [...]

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. [...]