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Ontario transport minister not offering estimate of Toronto bike lane removal cost

18 November 2024

Prabmeet Sarkaria says the province will look at the costs, but he believes the cost of not removing them is "far greater." [...]

Jarnkrok out month-to-month after surgery

18 November 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Calle Jarnkrok is out month-to-month following groin and sports hernia surgery, the team announced Monday. [...]

Taylor Swift in Toronto: $70K in losses from ‘undelivered tickets’ under investigation

18 November 2024

A police force in Ontario says they are investigating 40 complaints from 'undelivered tickets' for Taylor Swift shows in Toronto, amounting to more than $70,000 in losses. [...]

Ontario NDP pitches sweeping municipal reform amid growing homelessness

18 November 2024

Demands for change have been growing all year, with a visible rise in homelessness encampments held up by local leaders as evidence the current formula is failing. [...]

9 people injured after serious crash involving TTC bus and alleged stolen BMW: police

18 November 2024

Toronto Police say nine people have been taken to hospital, some with life-threatening injuries, after a serious crash involving a TTC bus and an alleged stolen BMW early Monday. [...]

Ontario cabinet ministers given fundraising targets ahead of potential early election

18 November 2024

Just days after the party held a late-summer caucus retreat, chiefs of staff in the Ford government received an email outlining the expectation for a donations blitz. [...]

ISIS arrests are spiking in Canada and youths are driving the resurgence

18 November 2024

Why terror plots linked to the Islamic State are increasing. [...]

Ontario tables bill that bans supervised consumption sites near schools, daycares

18 November 2024

Ontario has tabled a bill that aims to shutter 10 supervised consumption sites the government deems are too close to schools and daycares. [...]

Suspect charged in LCBO thefts totalling nearly $63,000: Peel police

18 November 2024

A suspect is facing charges in connection with the theft of nearly $63,000 worth of items from various LCBO stores, Peel Regional Police say. [...]

9 injured, including 2 critically, after stolen vehicle collides with TTC bus in Toronto: police

18 November 2024

Nine people were injured, including two critically, after a stolen vehicle collided with a TTC bus in North York early Monday morning, Toronto police say. [...]

Suspect in alleged random attacks on GO train in Durham Region arrested

18 November 2024

A man wanted in connection with two allegedly 'unprovoked' assaults on the GO train in Durham Region earlier this month has been arrested in Toronto, police say. [...]

Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Ticket scam west of Toronto costs 40 people more than $70K

18 November 2024

Dozens of people in Halton Region are out tens of thousands of dollars after buying fake or nonexistent tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour dates in Toronto, police say. [...]

Ontario transport minister not offering estimate of Toronto bike lane removal cost

18 November 2024

Ontario's transportation minister says he doesn't believe the City of Toronto's estimate that it will cost $48 million to remove bike lanes on three major roads in the city, but [...]

The Canadian dollar is weak, and it will likely stay that way for months, expert says

18 November 2024

Some experts say the Canadian dollar will remain weak through at least the end of this year. [...]

Ontario tables bill to ban some supervised consumption sites

18 November 2024

Ontario has tabled a bill that aims to shutter 10 supervised consumption sites the government deems are too close to schools and daycares. [...]

Toronto shops report fewer online orders since Canada Post strike

18 November 2024

With Black Friday less than two weeks away and no end in sight for the negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, small business owners in [...]

Ontario councillors speak out against request to use notwithstanding clause to clear encampments

18 November 2024

A group of 41 councillors from communities across Ontario say they’re not on board with a request for Premier Doug Ford to use the notwithstanding clause to allow municipalities to [...]

9 injured, 1 ejected from TTC bus after crash with stolen BMW in North York: police

18 November 2024

Nine people have been taken to hospital, including two with life-threatening injuries, after a stolen BMW collided with a TTC bus in North York early Monday, Toronto police said. [...]

Why are so many Canadian girls missing out on sports? New report highlights barriers

18 November 2024

New research suggests girls are falling behind boys when it comes to participating in sports in Canada, prompting calls to close the gap and keep girls active. [...]

PCs and Liberals trade blows in attack ads as Ontario election speculation swirls

18 November 2024

While MPPs were away from the provincial legislature and in their communities last week, the Progressive Conservatives and Liberals were busy rolling out advertisements taking shots at each others' leaders, [...]

Ontario Taylor Swift fans 'crushed' after losing thousands of dollars in alleged Eras Tour ticket scam

18 November 2024

Halton police say 40 people have reported paying a third party a total of $70K for non-existent tickets, while an Ontario mom says she's heard from nearly 160 people who [...]

Emergence of Alistair Johnston is proof that there are diamonds in Canada's soccer rough

18 November 2024

In 2019, Alistair Johnston was playing collegiate soccer at Wake Forest and spending his summer with Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario. Five years later, he is a principal actor for [...]

Vancouver, Quebec City among PWHL stops on North American tour

18 November 2024

The Professional Women's Hockey League will play nine games outside its markets across North America this season, as it examines future expansion sites. [...]

Backup QB Arbuckle, Argos defence combine to give Toronto convincing Grey Cup win over Winnipeg

18 November 2024

The Toronto Argonauts won their second Grey Cup championship in three years, and their 19th in franchise history, with a 41-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday in [...]

Too many girls in Canada are missing out on sports, research finds

18 November 2024

New research suggests girls are falling behind boys when it comes to participating in sports in Canada, prompting calls to close the gap and keep girls active. [...]

Defending champion Canada falls to Great Britain in Billie Jean King Cup quarters

17 November 2024

Vancouver's Rebecca Marino dropped the first singles match to Emma Raducanu before Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., to Katie Boulter for the Great Britain sweep. [...]

Formula 1 to move Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal to May starting in 2026 for travel reasons

18 November 2024

Formula 1 will move the Canadian Grand Prix to a new slot in May from 2026 to cut down on travel and its environmental impact. [...]

How Taylor Swift's cultural impact is helping to shake up the women's sport landscape

13 November 2024

In addition to the skyrocketing prices of hotel rooms, inflated Uber rates and hysteria around her presence, Taylor Swift hugely affects the sports ecosystem around her. Whether or not skeptics [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Molly Maid in the neighbourhood

15 November 2024

Molly Maid has been one of the longer cleaning companies. This one was parked just off MacPherson.Many few cars in mid-morning at Yonge Street.The Rosedale station is still being worked [...]

Paul Hahn pianos

14 November 2024

The Paul Hahn window has been done for Christmas. We will no doubt find many more in other places.It's quite unusual to see this house in it original look. There [...]

Bumped into another car!

14 November 2024

This car bumped into another car from Yonge at Roxborough at around 8:30 at night. Both had damage but this one had more. Cars were backed up going south. Both [...]

Grass will start!

13 November 2024

A rebuilt house on Roxborough will get a new lawn!No books in the box on MacPherson. There are usually some there. So someone clears them out from time to time!Going [...]

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. [...]

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Create a festive wreath with Milne House Garden Club
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