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Lambton College shooting suspect surrenders after police standoff in London, Ont.
28 April 2026
Lambton College shooting suspect surrenders after police standoff in London, Ont.

Sarnia, Ont., police say a suspect they allege killed a 'very well-liked' man at Lambton College earlier this month has been arrested. [...]

‘Hearts are broken’: OPP officer killed in line of duty in Cobourg crash
28 April 2026
‘Hearts are broken’: OPP officer killed in line of duty in Cobourg crash

An Ontario Provincial Police officer has died after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 401 near Cobourg. [...]

Toronto unveils plans for mainly free FIFA Fan Fest, but budget hole remains
27 April 2026
Toronto unveils plans for mainly free FIFA Fan Fest, but budget hole remains

Between June 11 and July 19, the City of Toronto will hold 22 days of fan events at the Fort York National Historic Site and the Bentway. [...]

Ontario education minister grills stakeholders on trustee reform legislation
27 April 2026
Ontario education minister grills stakeholders on trustee reform legislation

On Monday public hearings on major education reform began with advocates and politicians discussing an overhaul that will see more power over boards reside at Queen's Park. [...]

Man in his 70s arrested after body found outside Mississauga business
27 April 2026
Man in his 70s arrested after body found outside Mississauga business

Police say officers were called to the area of Kennedy Road and Matheson Boulevard around 8:30 a.m. for reports of an unresponsive person. [...]

Man pleads guilty in fatal crash that spurred Ontario dangerous driving bill
27 April 2026
Man pleads guilty in fatal crash that spurred Ontario dangerous driving bill

An 18-year-old man charged in a crash involving Premier Doug Ford has pleaded guilty to charges he was facing in a fatal collision that occurred months later. [...]

6-year-old girl dies after falling from window of Toronto apartment
27 April 2026
6-year-old girl dies after falling from window of Toronto apartment

Around 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, Toronto police said they were called to the area of Chalkfarm Drive and Jane Street for reports of a fall. [...]

Man injured in North York shooting
28 April 2026

A man has been injured in a shooting in North York Monday night. Toronto police were called to Grandravine Drive and Derrydown Road around 9:40 p.m. to reports of a [...]

OPP officer killed in Cobourg motorcycle crash identified
28 April 2026

An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer has died after crashing while operating a police motorcycle on Highway 401 in Cobourg Monday evening. Provincial police say they called to the highway [...]

New survey finds 87 per cent of newcomers to Canada experience discrimination
28 April 2026

For decades, Canada has sold itself as a multicultural success story, but a new survey suggests that promise isn’t landing the same way for everyone arriving today. For many newcomers, [...]

Royal Canadian Mint reviewing allegations about gold from tainted Colombian mines
28 April 2026

OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Mint says it has initiated a full review in response to allegations some of its gold comes from a region of Colombia where drug cartels [...]

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
27 April 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge sentenced “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse on Monday to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. A jury [...]

Rogers says it is offering voluntary buyouts in response to cost pressures
27 April 2026

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it is offering buyouts to some of its employees.  Spokesperson Zac Carreiro says in a statement that the company is taking steps to adjust its [...]

3rd suspect arrested in connection to fatal 2025 King West shooting, 1 still at large
27 April 2026
3rd suspect arrested in connection to fatal 2025 King West shooting, 1 still at large

Toronto police have arrested an additional suspect allegedly connected to the 2025 shooting death of 18-year-old Dylan Adams in the city’s Entertainment District. Wissem Mohamed Rehayem, 30, of Montreal, was [...]

How some Toronto homeowners are protecting themselves amid rise of home invasions
28 April 2026
How some Toronto homeowners are protecting themselves amid rise of home invasions

Security film, which strengthens window glass making it harder to break, is just one of a number of steps Toronto homeowners have been taking to make their houses more difficult [...]

Toronto woman who wants to die says federal MAID committee isn't listening
28 April 2026
Toronto woman who wants to die says federal MAID committee isn't listening

Claire Elyse Brosseau wants to end her life, but under current Canadian legislation she’s not eligible for medical assistance in dying because she only suffers from mental illnesses. Next year, [...]

Here's what Anuv Jain thinks of Toronto
28 April 2026
Here's what Anuv Jain thinks of Toronto

Indian singer-songwriter Anuv Jain performed in Toronto for the first time last week. CBC's Nav Nanwa chatted with him to find out what he thinks of the city. [...]

OPP officer killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 401 in Cobourg, Ont.
28 April 2026
OPP officer killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 401 in Cobourg, Ont.

An Ontario Provincial Police officer was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 401 in Cobourg, Ont., on Monday, the OPP says. [...]

Man pleads guilty in dangerous driving crash that killed father of 3, injured family
27 April 2026
Man pleads guilty in dangerous driving crash that killed father of 3, injured family

An Oshawa man has pleaded guilty to a host of charges after a head-on crash near Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont., last year that killed a father of three and injured his wife [...]

Man in 70s arrested after fatal shooting in Mississauga, police say
27 April 2026
Man in 70s arrested after fatal shooting in Mississauga, police say

A man in his 70s has been arrested after a fatal shooting in Mississauga early Monday, police say. [...]

Bricks came 'raining down' in Toronto when a truck took out a telecom line. So far, no one's paying up
27 April 2026
Bricks came 'raining down' in Toronto when a truck took out a telecom line. So far, no one's paying up

Residents in an east-end Toronto neighbourhood are calling for better safety protocols and enforcement after they say telecommunications lines on their street have been repeatedly pulled down by trucks. [...]

Why the top-seeded Montreal Victoire picked Minnesota as its first-round playoff opponent
27 April 2026
Why the top-seeded Montreal Victoire picked Minnesota as its first-round playoff opponent

While four PWHL teams prepare to battle for a Walter Cup, the other are grappling with questions around expansion. The playoffs begin on Thursday. [...]

Canada hands reigning world mixed doubles curling champions Italy 1st loss in Geneva
27 April 2026
Canada hands reigning world mixed doubles curling champions Italy 1st loss in Geneva

Canada's Kadriana Lott and Colton Lott defeated Italy's Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner 6-5 in an extra end Monday at the world mixed doubles curling championship in Geneva. [...]

The Best of the PWHL Mic'd Up 2025-26
27 April 2026
The Best of the PWHL Mic'd Up 2025-26

Listen in to the best on-ice moments from the 2025-26 PWHL season. [...]

After that controversial OT goal, should the NHL embrace goal-line technology?
27 April 2026
After that controversial OT goal, should the NHL embrace goal-line technology?

The Anaheim Ducks' OT goal over the Edmonton Oilers has reignited the debate over whether the NHL should follow other sports leagues and embrace new technology when making important calls. [...]

5 things to watch as the Oilers try to avoid early playoff elimination
27 April 2026
5 things to watch as the Oilers try to avoid early playoff elimination

The Edmonton Oilers face elimination Tuesday at home against the Anaheim Ducks after reaching the Stanley Cup final each of the last two years. [...]

Leylah Fernandez downs American Ann Li in straight sets to reach Madrid Open quarterfinals
27 April 2026
Leylah Fernandez downs American Ann Li in straight sets to reach Madrid Open quarterfinals

Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open with a straight-sets win over Ann Li on Monday. [...]

Blue Jays' Scherzer on injured list with forearm tendinitis, left ankle inflammation
27 April 2026
Blue Jays' Scherzer on injured list with forearm tendinitis, left ankle inflammation

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed veteran right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation, the team announced Monday. [...]

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Apple Fest – October 18th, 2025
20 August 2025
Apple Fest – October 18th, 2025

Save the Date! [...]

Sidewalk Sensation – June 14th, 2025
13 March 2025

Save the Date! [...]

AppleFest – October 19th, 2024
4 September 2024
AppleFest – October 19th, 2024

Saturday, October 19th between 10:30am – 3:00pm [...]

Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 15th, 2024
30 April 2024
Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 15th, 2024

Saturday, June 15th between 10:30am – 4:00pm [...]

Santa & Carollers Coming to Town!
7 November 2023
Santa & Carollers Coming to Town!

Saturday, December 2nd & 9th between 12:30pm-3:30pm [...]

AppleFest October 14th, 2023
1 September 2023
AppleFest October 14th, 2023
Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 17th, 2023
19 April 2023
Sidewalk Sensation Event – June 17th, 2023
Chanukah Menorah Lighting
28 December 2024
Chanukah Menorah Lighting

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
13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

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
Tapestry Opera

Enjoy the delightful music of Tapestry Opera in an intimate performance on MPV's Curbside Stage. [...]

Mount Pleasant Village Comedy Festival
22 June 2024
Mount Pleasant Village Comedy Festival

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
Celebrate Canada!

Sidewalk Sale & Neighbourhood Party - FREE family fun with music, prizes, shows and acticities for kids. [...]

Pleasant Present Contest
19 May 2024
Pleasant Present Contest

SHOP MORE... DINE MORE... Upload a receipt for your chance to WIN a $100 MPV Gift Card! [...]

Mother’s Day 2024
11 May 2024
Mother’s Day 2024

Pick up an extra special gift for Mom and treat her to a delicious meal she'll remember! [...]

Getting the best things!
28 April 2026
Getting the best things!

Mitfar is the best thing on Yonge Street!  [...]

Heading down Yonge Street!
28 April 2026
Heading down Yonge Street!

Making things easier these days!  [...]

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27 April 2026

The Quail has having a good time!Repairs on fences being offered in our areas!Looking good!  [...]

It looks great!
26 April 2026
It looks great!

On the side of the side of Molson, the step looks great! A lot of bags are in all places!It's got up on Roxborough. Will hopefully not go up! [...]

All looking great!
24 April 2026
All looking great!

Thankfully, not too up!But it is going to be higher.  [...]

The Quail!
23 April 2026
The Quail!

Still holding up for many years!Things you can see to pick up. There are so many that can be found !Always new Putti things!  [...]

On Yonge Street . . .
22 April 2026
On Yonge Street . . .

Things are being fixed! We will see how it will look out.An upscale car on Molson.Another look at Putti!  [...]

Leaside Community Safety Meeting
22 March 2026

Virtual Webinar - Tuesday, April 7, 7 to 9 p.m. Leaside residents are invited to a virtual community meeting with Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, MPP Stephanie Bowman and MP Rob Oliphant, [...]

2026 Annual Meeting – Save the date!
22 March 2026

Tuesday, May 26, 7 p.m.William Lea RoomLeaside Memorial Community Gardens1073 Millwood Road Mark your calendars and watch for email updates on speakers and the agenda. And don't forget to renew [...]

Protecting the Ontario Science Centre Building
14 December 2025

The LRA supports Councillor Matlow’s motion that City Council: request the Province of Ontario to provide a comprehensive update on the condition and status of repairs of the Ontario Science [...]

Ontario Line Construction
4 December 2025

We applaud Metrolinx' 4th quarter update report on the Ontario Line construction in North York, in being comprehensive and inclusive of the status of all parts of the program. Going [...]

Ward 15 Town Hall – November 25
13 November 2025

You are invited to the Councillor’s next Ward 15 Town Hall meeting: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Leaside Memorial Gardens, William Lea Room 1073 Millwood Rd. Transportation [...]

849 Eglinton Ave. E. Community Meeting
23 June 2025

Zoom WebinarJune 26 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.Developer PEM Eglinton LP is hosting an applicant-led Community Meeting to discuss the updated plans for the redevelopment of 849 Eglinton Avenue East into a [...]

Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights
29 April 2025

Join LRA President Geoff Kettel and Mitch Bubuji as they lead a Jane's Walk through Bennington Heights. When: Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m. Where: Meet at Evergreen Gardens Park - just west [...]

Student Bursaries from 53 Division – Toronto Police
25 April 2026

The Toronto Police 53 Division Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) is offering its annual Student Leadership Bursary Awards, provided to graduating high school students that live or go to school [...]

You’re Invited to SEDRA’s 2026 AGM!
23 April 2026
You’re Invited to SEDRA’s 2026 AGM!

South Eglinton Davisville Residents’ Association (SEDRA) invites you to our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM).   When: Tuesday, May 5, 2026Event Start: 6:30pm, Starting with Annual General Meeting proceedings, with Town Hall & [...]

Major Transit Station Areas (MSTAs) in our Local Neighbourhood
31 March 2026
Major Transit Station Areas (MSTAs) in our Local Neighbourhood

In August 2025, the Province approved Toronto’s Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) and Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs). These are defined areas within roughly a 10-minute walk of transit hubs (subway [...]

EFT Available for Membership and Donation
25 March 2026

By popular demand, SEDRA now offers the option to use bank transfer (EFT) to make payment for your membership, or to make a donation. To pay by bank transfer (EFT), [...]

TDSB under provincial rule: A parent perspective
19 December 2025
TDSB under provincial rule: A parent perspective

Image Credit: TDSB- Planned Addition By Mary Turcotte, SEDRA Board Member It was June 27, 2025. The school year was ending and my focus was shifting to upcoming summer plans [...]

Davisville Village development
17 October 2025

Big, bold and everywhere throughout Davisville Village. This 3D rendering shows the state of play for developments throughout our catchment. [...]

Scrambled Thinking at Yonge and Eglinton?
30 September 2025

For several years, there has been interest in adding a pedestrian scramble to the intersection of Yonge and Eglinton. It is one of the busiest intersections in the city of [...]

Annual Meeting 2026 and General Monthly Meeting
25 April 2026

We invite all members of FoNTRA to the Annual General Meeting. We encourage all member organizations to register for the AGM with Eventbrite to assist us in managing the attendee [...]

Some of Toronto’s most historic buildings may be at risk of demolition as clock ticks
7 February 2026

Almost all 3,600 listed heritage properties in Toronto — including several national historic sites, and the Gibraltar Point lighthouse — are about to lose their protection against demolition and redevelopment, [...]

Provincial overreach
14 December 2025

Toronto, along with municipalities across Ontario, has suffered an avalanche of provincial laws, regulations, and policies affecting planning and development, all without prior consultation or engagement with the City of [...]

Growing space for trees: : Protecting and enhancing the tree canopy while supporting infill housing and addressing concerns with iceberg homes – Recommendation Report
2 December 2025

We strongly support the Growing Space for Trees concept and the proposed policy direction intended to (a) protect and enhance the tree canopy while supporting Infill Housing and (b) address [...]

Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review Phase 2, Wards 9 & 11
2 December 2025

The report, dealing with Wards 9 and 11, represents the first stage in the implementation of the Avenues Policy Review to “modernize” policies and zoning to enable mid-rise buildings along [...]

Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) & Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) in-effect
22 November 2025

On August 15, 2025, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved six OPAs bringing new policies for 25 MTSAs and 95 PMTSAs into force and effect. The Minister’s Decisions [...]

Retail on major streets
13 November 2025

The initiative would permit a range of businesses with patios, including cafés, restaurants, bars, retail stores, and professional offices. This would apply  residential properties currently located on Major Streets, and [...]

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