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Experts, wood exporters try to tally trees lost during Ontario ice storm

5 April 2025

Researchers say Southern Ontario can't afford to lose more trees, but work can be done to mitigate the effects -- which include an increased risk of flooding - in urban [...]

Healthy Walter throwing weight around for Raptors

5 April 2025

After another solid scoring performance Toronto Raptors rookie Ja'Kobe Walter still wanted to put the team first. [...]

Hardaway has 23 points as Pistons top Raptors

5 April 2025

Tim Hardaway Jr. had 23 points as the Detroit Pistons fended off the Toronto Raptors 117-105 on Friday to clinch a playoff berth. [...]

Nuclear safety commission OKs construction of Ontario small modular reactor

4 April 2025

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved a plan by Ontario Power Generation to build a small modular reactor at the site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. [...]

Ingram, Dick to miss end of Raptors season

4 April 2025

Brandon Ingram won't make his Toronto Raptors debut this season. [...]

‘Pure act of evil’: Court hears chilling details of deadly TTC stabbing attack

4 April 2025

Neng Jia Jin has admitted that on Dec. 8, 2022, he fatally stabbed a 31-year-old passenger on a TTC train, and tried to kill another woman. [...]

3 Ontario businesses fined $450K for hiring illegal workers

4 April 2025

Three Ontario businesses were fined after a CBSA investigation uncovered the illegal employment of over 700 foreign nationals, with several workers removed for criminality. [...]

King Charles III showing subtle signs of support for Canada amid trade war with U.S.

5 April 2025

As Canada finds itself caught up in an escalating trade war with the United States while simultaneously facing threats of annexation from President Donald Trump, one historian at McMaster University [...]

Toronto police release surveillance footage of 3 suspects wanted in break-and-enter, sexual assault investigation

5 April 2025

Toronto police have released surveillance footage of three suspects who are wanted in connection with a break-and-enter and sexual assault investigation in the city’s Corso Italia neighbourhood. Officers say three [...]

Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case

5 April 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft [...]

Maya Angelou memoir, Holocaust book are among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purge

5 April 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Books on the Holocaust, histories of feminism, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou’s famous autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” were among the nearly [...]

‘Harold the Mortgage Closer’ has licence stripped by authorities and given 2 fines

4 April 2025

A Toronto mortgage broker is out of business and owes $70,000 in fines after a three-year legal battle with regulatory authorities. On Monday, Harold Gerstel and his company, Harold the [...]

Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career

4 April 2025

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career. Ovechkin scored his second goal of the Washington Capitals’ game Friday night against the Chicago Blackhawks on [...]

Al Sharpton calls on PepsiCo to restore DEI initiatives, threatens boycott

4 April 2025

The Rev. Al Sharpton is giving PepsiCo three weeks to meet with him — or suffer a boycott — to discuss reversing the company’s recent move to do away with [...]

Legal group apologizes after cancellation of noted Syrian Canadian's speech sparks 'profound' reaction

4 April 2025

A prominent Canadian legal association is apologizing after it cancelled a keynote speech by Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and peace advocate Tareq Hadhad, prompting sharp criticism from many of its members. [...]

OPSEU hit by 'cybersecurity incident,' unclear if data compromised, it says

5 April 2025

A union that represents public sector workers in Ontario says it was hit by a "cybersecurity incident" on Wednesday but it cannot say what data, if any, was compromised by the [...]

New or used, car prices are set to climb even higher due to Trump's tariffs, experts say

4 April 2025

Steep U.S. tariffs on all imported vehicles are set to drive prices, already high in part because of pandemic-related disruptions, higher still for both new and used cars, experts say. [...]

Man found guilty of murdering woman in 2022 Toronto subway stabbing

4 April 2025

On Dec. 8, 2022, Neng Jia Jin fatally stabbed 31-year-old Vanessa Kurpiewska on a subway near High Park, and injured another woman in the attack. Jin will automatically receive a [...]

Still without power after the ice storm? Most should have it back by the end of the weekend: Hydro One

4 April 2025

Power should be restored by the end of this weekend for almost all of the nearly 140,000 customers who remain without electricity after a powerful ice storm hit central and [...]

Toronto police warn of scam calls from fraudsters claiming to be police officers

4 April 2025

Toronto police are warning the public about a rise in scam calls from fraudsters claiming to be police officers and using police phone numbers. [...]

Teen girl pleads guilty to assault in fatal swarming attack of Toronto man

4 April 2025

A teen girl set to face trial for manslaughter in the death of a homeless Toronto man pleaded guilty Friday to assault, making her the sixth accused in the case [...]

Ovechkin ties Gretzky's once-unthinkable NHL career goals record with No. 894

4 April 2025

Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career, setting off a wild celebration on the ice with his teammates and chants of [...]

Everything you need to know about Canada at the women's hockey world championship

4 April 2025

Toronto Sceptres forward Hannah Miller was less than two months away from being eligible to play with the defending-champion Canadian team. Several other new faces will join the Canadian roster. [...]

Canada's Jacobs beats Austria to clinch top seed at men's curling worlds, secure Olympic quota spot

4 April 2025

The Canadian team skipped by Brad Jacobs ticked a few boxes with its victory Friday afternoon at the BKT World Men's Curling Championship in Moose Jaw, Sask. [...]

Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone notch wins as Grand Slam Track makes debut

5 April 2025

Olympic champions Gabby Thomas and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone stormed to victory on the first day of the inaugural Grand Slam Track event in Kingston, Jamaica on Friday. [...]

What to watch this weekend in Olympic sports

4 April 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks ahead to key events including the men's curling world championship, a snowboard season finale and the debut of a new track league. [...]

Andre De Grasse wins 200m at Florida Relays near training base

5 April 2025

Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse won the men's 200-metre final at the Florida Relays in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday. [...]

What you need to know about (and how to watch) Grand Slam Track

2 April 2025

Some of the world's best track athletes compete in a new professional league that makes its debut this week. Here's what you need to know before the inaugural season of Grand [...]

Why Canada matters – and why your stories do, too

1 April 2025

Our country and our community are at a crossroads and it’s a good time to reflect on what makes Canada – and Leaside – such a remarkable place to call [...]

Elijah Mubarak shines bright on the podium

1 April 2025

One year ago, we introduced you to Rolph Road’s very own Elijah Mubarak, an up-and-coming jiu jitsu star. At that time, the then six-year-old member of Leaside’s Thompson Jiu Jitsu [...]

Meet Austin Pool, LHS’s multi-talented administrator

1 April 2025

Since first opening its doors in February 1949, Leaside High School has been “captained” by adept, able-bodied administrators. The first, Norman McLeod, was even immortalized, albeit ambivalently, in alumna Margaret [...]

Celebrity canine still greets clients at Millwood Chiropractic and Massage Therapy

1 April 2025

Anyone recognize the Leaside celebrity in the photo? Chloe, office greeter and security guard, was the winner of Leaside Life’s June 2014 Best Office Greeter Award, beating out seven other [...]

Leaside, always welcoming

1 April 2025

If you’ve ever doubted what a special place Leaside is, you only have to read Janis Fertuck’s story in this issue. Leaside United Church’s Community Refugee Resettlement Committee co-sponsored an [...]

Our AGM to be held in interesting times

1 April 2025

As the proverb says, we live in interesting times. Have we ever had so many local by-elections (plus a provincial general election) in such a short period? I am writing [...]

Fun times gone by with Leaside Rotary

1 April 2025

Leaside Rotary has many great members with long histories with the club. One such member is George Hurst. He joined the club in 1987, so he has seen and done [...]

Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025

13 March 2025

Save the Date! [...]

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

Chanukah Menorah Lighting

28 December 2024

Come celebrate Chanukah in Mount Pleasant Village! Everyone's invited to our Menorah lighting Sat. Dec. 28 at 7:30PM [...]

13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

21 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! Supported by My Main Street [...]

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! [...]

Still working on below!

5 April 2025

They are still working below this house on MacPherson.The cafe does get busy!They are working on something on that house on Yonge Street. [...]

Yonge and MacPherson

4 April 2025

Still working underground!At Yonge and MacPherson! [...]

Moving down Yonge Street

4 April 2025

A guy with a special thing moving down Yonge Street! No bicycle for him! A special restaurant up a bit Yonge Street from us. It has a special Michelin sign. It's [...]

Gee Beauty!

3 April 2025

Gee Beauty on Roxborough keeps going for many, many years!Snow is seen. Hopefully not for long! Spring is coming!They are still working at MacPherson. [...]

Winter is here!

3 April 2025

Snow on MacPherson and other places! It seems to be staying for a few days! When is spring coming? [...]

Chrystia Freeland will be much needed!

2 April 2025

Trump is going nuts and we will need the best people to deal with him! Freeland has a lot of experience and will be needed!Uber Eats can deliver from restaurants. [...]

Walking a dog is much used!

1 April 2025

People walk around with their dogs. This one is on MacPherson.He is waiting for his master who is getting a coffee in Matcha on Yonge Street.Construction, construction. This one is [...]

April 14 Annual & Special Meeting & Candidates Meeting

4 April 2025

Monday, April 14, 7 p.m.William Lea RoomLeaside Memorial Community Gardens1073 Millwood RoadDoors open at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include a resolution to expand the area served by the Leaside Residents [...]

Apply by March 17 to join Leaside Memorial Arena Board

18 February 2025

Local residents are needed to serve on the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board. The Board is looking for individuals with a background in law, human resources, non-profit leadership, sports [...]

Provincial Election 2025

16 February 2025

Election Day: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Advance Polls: Thursday, February 20 - Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. See ElectionsOntario to check voter [...]

Ward 11 TDSB Trustee by-election

16 February 2025

Election to fill vacant Ward 11 Trustee seat (same boundaries as City of Toronto Ward 15, Don Valley West) Election Day: Monday, March 3, 2025, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. [...]

Concert Properties proposes 32, 37, and 43 storeys for former Sunnybrook Plaza site

2 January 2025

Concert Properties has recently submitted a proposal to the City of Toronto for the former Sunnybrook Plaza site that greatly exceeds the size and density of the original proposals for [...]

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 [...]

What Kind of City are We Building?

28 March 2025

By Jeff Latto, Chair of SEDRA’s Tall/Mid-Rise Working Group This is a question worth asking ourselves from time to time. It’s a question worth asking a lot these days as [...]

Davisville Avenue Reimagined – Safer and Better

27 March 2025

Real progress is being made on improving Davisville Avenue, with the goal of making it safer and more usable for all. The City has scheduled improvements to be completed in [...]

Election Fever

26 March 2025

It’s elections, elections all around. In addition to the Don Valley West By-elections for City Councillor and then TDSB Trustee, we had a provincial election. Now we are in 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 [...]

Have your federal riding boundaries changed?

4 April 2025

In 2023 the federal riding boundaries were redrawn, and they now no longer correspond to the provincial riding boundaries (as they formerly did). "A redistribution of federal electoral districts ("ridings") began in [...]

Ontario Place sewer plan an environmental disaster

27 January 2025

We are writing in opposition to the Ontario Government’s combined sewer overflow work (CSO) at 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West (Ontario Place) that has the clear potential to spread polluted water, [...]

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, [...]

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Got old gadgets? Recycle them with Leaside Rotary, Apr 5th
April 4, 2025
Sunnybrook Plaza Redevelopment: Virtual Meeting April 2
March 27, 2025
Local churches join together at St. Cuthbert’s for service
March 5, 2025
DVW4EA surveys Ward 11 Trustee candidates on climate
February 28, 2025
Meet Toronto-St. Paul’s provincial candidates, Feb 19th
February 19, 2025

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