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by The Bulldog • April 15, 2020

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Overheated immigration system needed ‘discipline’ infusion: minister

21 December 2024

An "overheated" immigration system admits record numbers of newcomers has harmed Canada's decades-old consensus on its benefits, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said. [...]

Weekend sunshine in Toronto to precede ‘increasingly likely’ white Christmas

21 December 2024

Saturday and Sunday are set to be sunny in the city with the temperature dropping into negative double digits before the arrival of more snow. [...]

Tensions high over private investigators, teacher sick leaves at some Ontario school boards

21 December 2024

Some school boards across Ontario are increasing measures to combat alleged sick leave abuse and address rising costs linked to staff absenteeism. [...]

Ontario supervised consumption site worker pleads guilty to accessory in shooting

20 December 2024

That summer, Karolina Huebner-Makurat was walking in the Leslieville area beside the South Riverdale Health Centre when she was struck by a bullet and killed. [...]

Preliminary inquiry on Stronach sex assault charges set for spring in Toronto

20 December 2024

A preliminary inquiry has been scheduled in Frank Stronach's Toronto sexual assault case to determine whether two of the charges against him should proceed to trial. [...]

British soldier who had 14 drinks guilty of manslaughter in Toronto bar fight death

20 December 2024

A British solider has been found guilty of manslaughter following a 2023 bar fight in Toronto that eventually led to a man's death. [...]

Toronto cancer hospital reaching capacity, will expand to new building

20 December 2024

A Toronto hospital network says its cancer care services have reached capacity and it is expanding to a 15-storey building to handle more patients. [...]

Homicide investigation underway in Toronto's Corso Italia neighbourhood

21 December 2024

A homicide investigation is underway after a male who was found in Toronto’s Corso Italia neighbourhood early Saturday morning died in hospital, police say. [...]

Toronto firefighters rescue man who fell into sinkhole in Yorkville

21 December 2024

A man who fell into a sinkhole in Yorkville on a snowy Friday night in Toronto has been rescued after being stuck in the ground for roughly half an hour. [...]

Winning $20-million Lotto Max ticket sold in Hamilton

21 December 2024

Someone who purchased a Lotto Max ticket in Hamilton for Friday night’s draw is now $20-million richer. [...]

Summer McIntosh makes guest appearance in 'The Nutcracker'

21 December 2024

Summer McIntosh made a splash during her guest appearance in The National Ballet of Canada’s production of 'The Nutcracker.' [...]

Trudeau's 2024: Did the PM become less popular this year?

21 December 2024

Justin Trudeau’s numbers have been relatively steady this calendar year, but they've also been at their worst, according to tracking data from CTV News pollster Nik Nanos. [...]

Back on air: John Vennavally-Rao on reclaiming his career while living with cancer

21 December 2024

'In February, there was a time when I thought my career as a TV reporter was over,' CTV News reporter and anchor John Vennavally-Rao writes. [...]

'It's about protecting Canadian content': Leading Canadian publishing house seeks solutions to expected rise in distribution costs

21 December 2024

One of Canada’s leading publishing houses is worried that it may soon not be able to keep up with the rising costs of storing the hundreds of book titles it [...]

Toronto police investigating homicide after injured man dies Saturday in Corso-Italia neighbourhood

21 December 2024

Toronto police says its homicide unit is investigating after a man was found with injuries and died early Saturday morning. Officers responded to a call for an injured person around 2:50 [...]

Daily Bread Food Bank holds holiday food sort amid historic usage

21 December 2024

Nearly 200 volunteers are slated to sort and pack urgently needed food donations at the Daily Bread Food Bank's centre in Etobicoke on Saturday. [...]

Kensington Market Winter Solstice Festival set to celebrate its 35th year

21 December 2024

The 35th festival will take place in Kensington Market as a pedestrian street festival without its traditional parade component. More than 200 performers are expected to partake. [...]

'Change must come today': Black-led groups call on Toronto to act on ombudsman's refugee shelter access report

21 December 2024

A coalition of mainly Black-led groups demanded on Friday that the city adopt recommendations from a report critical of its refusal to let refugee claimants access beds in its homeless [...]

'Shocking' strip-search by Ont. jail guards in riot gear lands offender 'lenient' sentence

20 December 2024

An Ontario man with a lengthy and violent criminal record, who pleaded guilty to harassment and firearm charges in a case of intimate partner violence has been handed a 'lenient' [...]

Possible measles exposure at Pearson airport on Dec. 8, Toronto Public Health warns

20 December 2024

Toronto Public Health (TPH) is warning that travelers may have been exposed to measles on Dec. 8 on Emirates Airlines flight EK21from Dubai to Toronto, and at terminal one from [...]

Gunshots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school for 3rd time this year

20 December 2024

Toronto police say the service's hate crime unit is investigating after a Jewish girls elementary school in North York was shot at for the third time this year. [...]

Watch the PWHL: Montreal Victoire vs. Toronto Sceptres

21 December 2024

Canada's Reece Howden wins gold at World Cup ski cross event in Italy

21 December 2024

Canada's Reece Howden raced to a gold-medal victory on Saturday at the ski cross World Cup stop in Innichen, Italy. [...]

Lindsey Vonn finishes 14th in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing

21 December 2024

Lindsey Vonn took a low-risk approach and finished 14th in a super-G on Saturday to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40. Vonn crossed the line 1.18 [...]

Odermatt finally wins in Gardena as he dominates a World Cup downhill

21 December 2024

Marco Odermatt finally conquered the Saslong. The three-time overall World Cup champion dominated on Saturday to win a downhill in Val Gardena, Italy, beating Swiss teammate Franjo von Allmen by [...]

What to watch this weekend and over the holidays

20 December 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter guides you through some sports to brighten the season, including the world juniors, a big football day and Lindsey Vonn's return. [...]

Forecasting Milano Cortina 2026: How climate change could redefine future Winter Olympics

20 December 2024

As temperatures rise globally, winter sports are being forced to acclimate. Cancelled competitions, safety concerns, and an increased demand for artificial snow are becoming more prominent. [...]

Float like Abi: How Canada's Strate leans on beekeeping to master art of ski jumping

19 December 2024

Abi Strate, a certified beekeeper, was part of the Canadian team that won bronze in a mixed event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, securing the country’s first-ever ski jumping medal. [...]

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 [...]

The winter is here!

21 December 2024

Snow in our area but not too much! Winter is here, starting Christmas!Rebel House opening on Monday for four years! Looks like there will be fun!Crossing Roxborough before the snow. [...]

Working on another!

20 December 2024

More work on this house on Roxborough. All inside work.More available stuff on Roxborough.Looking good and not being high on Roxborough. [...]

The corner is getting cleared!

20 December 2024

They will get rid of these and put a new ones up soon at Yonge. No Pizza Hut to come :)) [...]

The best juices available!

19 December 2024

The place is still open at Yonge and Roxborough where you can find the best juices.Available for pickup on Roxborough.The only bike down Yonge Street. [...]

No bicycles on Yonge Street!

18 December 2024

Lots of cars and good weather for people to walk down the street. Not a bicycle to be seen.A nice chair on Roxborough. A great entry to a house on Roxborough [...]

On Molson and MacPherson

17 December 2024

A truck cut down the sign showing the streets. They are all driving too tight!A nice pair for anyone on MacPherson. Hopefully not too wet!All available from the same house [...]

Upright at Putti!

16 December 2024

He is available at Putti! Someone will want him!Another pop-up at Yonge and MacPherson!Lots of special things from these guys! [...]

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. [...]