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Drugs found hidden in rotisserie chicken after Ontario man arrested at hotel

17 April 2025

Drugs hidden in a rotisserie chicken led to the arrest of a man in Kingston, Ont., after he allegedly threatened hotel staff on April 15. [...]

Ontario to table legislation that will speed up mine development

17 April 2025

Ontario is set to table legislation that it says will speed up the development of mines. [...]

Battle of Ontario: What to know ahead of Leafs, Sens NHL playoff matchup

17 April 2025

For the first time in more than 20 years, the Battle of Ontario rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators will unfold once again in the NHL [...]

Someone is about to lose out on $5M as unclaimed lotto ticket set to expire

17 April 2025

The Ontario lottery Corporation says there are only weeks left to claim a $5-million prize from the May 4, 2024, Lotto 6/49 draw. [...]

Police arrest ‘dangerous offender’ in Ontario who attacked 5-year-old

17 April 2025

A dangerous, high-risk offender who police said posed a risk to the community and children has been arrested in Toronto. [...]

Ontario ordered to retrieve any Greenbelt emails on former staffer’s personal account

17 April 2025

The IPC said the Ford government had “failed to put in place mechanisms” to make sure its staff were not using personal email accounts to conduct government business. [...]

Canadiens finally clinch playoff spot with 4-2 win

17 April 2025

Kaiden Guhle scored twice to lift the Montreal Canadiens into the playoffs with a crucial 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in their regular-season finale Wednesday night. [...]

Grimsby case worker charged with child luring

17 April 2025

A 71-year-old Grimsby man who was employed as a case worker has been charged with child luring. York police say on Feb. 15, they were notified that a youth victim [...]

Federal Election 2025: Key races to watch across Canada

17 April 2025

It’s expected to be a tight race between the Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) and Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) come election day on April 28. Since former Prime Minister [...]

Google’s digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box

17 April 2025

Google has been branded an abusive monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online marketing [...]

Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

17 April 2025

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a person must wait seven years after completely finishing their post-secondary studies before they may be released from student loan debt under [...]

Woman, two young children missing after trying to cross border into Canada: RCMP

17 April 2025

MONTREAL — The RCMP say a woman and two young children are missing in the woods near the Quebec border with the United States after they were part of a [...]

Rotisserie chicken full of drugs lands hotel guest in hot water: Kingston police

17 April 2025

Kingston police say a person who allegedly threatened staff at a local hotel is now facing multiple charges after a whole rotisserie chicken stuffed with illicit drugs was found in [...]

Ontario to table legislation that will speed up mine development

17 April 2025

Ontario is set to table legislation that it says will speed up the development of mines. Officials also say the new bill will do away with several environmental assessments, including [...]

Residents mourn as century-old midtown Toronto willow tree cut down

17 April 2025

With the buzz of chainsaws in the background, residents in the Yonge-Eglinton area lamented the death this week of a local landmark: a towering, century-old willow tree. [...]

Former Ontario mayor dubbed 'Mr. X' banned from lobbying province for 2 years

17 April 2025

The former mayor of Clarington, Ont. — who Ontario's integrity commissioner identified as "Mr. X" in a scathing report about the removal of land from the Greenbelt — has been banned from [...]

Ontario reports over 100 new measles cases, bringing total to 925

17 April 2025

Measles spread to 109 more people in Ontario over the last week, bringing the province's total cases to 925 since an outbreak began in October. [...]

Ontario to table legislation that will speed up mine development

17 April 2025

Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that red tape in the mining industry is holding back the province's economy. The new bill would do away with several environmental assessments related to [...]

Judge stays charges against accused child predator, citing Toronto police misconduct

17 April 2025

An Ontario court justice stayed charges against an accused child predator facing a “strong” case, saying police misconduct and officers’ treatment of the defendant meant stopping the proceedings was necessary [...]

York Region police seize $3.5M in psychedelics from illegal magic mushroom store FunGuyz

17 April 2025

York police say they have charged 15 people and seized more than $3.5 million in psychedelics from FunGuyz, a chain of illegal magic mushroom stores. [...]

For Conservatives to take the election, these GTA ridings are must-wins

17 April 2025

Any feasible path to victory in the federal election for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party runs through the Greater Toronto Area, a region dominated by the Liberals since 2015. [...]

Quinn's landmark goal helps Vancouver Rise top Calgary Wild in Northern Super League's inaugural match

1 December 2023

Canadiens finally clinch for playoffs after anxious week: 'Makes it feel better'

17 April 2025

The Montreal Canadiens needed to, at the very least, record a point by losing in either overtime or a shootout Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes to secure the second wild-card [...]

New PWHL Players Association director aims to keep raising bar for players

17 April 2025

Former elite baseball player and sports consultant Malaika Underwood takes over from Brian Burke, as PWHL players navigate what expansion could mean for them. [...]

Finland, United States reach women's world hockey championship semifinals

17 April 2025

Finland became the first team to reach the semifinals at the women's ice hockey world championship by beating Sweden 3-2 on Thursday in the Czech Republic. [...]

All-Montreal Victoire line in the spotlight for Canada at women's hockey worlds

16 April 2025

Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey and Jennifer Gardiner have formed a formidable trio at the top of Canada's lineup. The Canadians take on Japan in the quarterfinals on Thursday at 2:30 [...]

SailGP announces high-speed race will return to Halifax in 2026

16 April 2025

The international sailing competition known as SailGP will return to Halifax in June 2026, two years after the event made its Canadian debut in the city and attracted tens of thousands [...]

'Seriously broken' — Paige Bueckers's new salary a reminder how little WNBA players earn

16 April 2025

Basketball's newest star is projected to earn just $78,831 US for her rookie year — about $109,480 Cdn, or less than the real median household income in the States. [...]

A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights

1 May 2025

Walk date: May 4, 2pm. Full details coming soon! The post A Walking Tour of Bennington Heights appeared first on Leaside Life. [...]

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 [...]

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! [...]

Lady walking with an interesting back!

17 April 2025

She likes "poetic!"It's motorcycle time! This one on Roxborough. Is it spring?Cleaning people are putting up ads! [...]

Fixing things on Roxborough!

16 April 2025

A lot of work being done in Roxborough!Everything being done in our area!An unusual thing being move on Molson Street! A lot of stuff being put on a house! [...]

Pantry still closed!

15 April 2025

Pantry still closed since water is being dealt with in the area. It's hard for a restaurant!One of the cars on MacPherson that were hit last night when the car [...]

A mother biker!

15 April 2025

She is carrying two small kids on her bike. Quite the thing! [...]

Happy Putti!

14 April 2025

He is at Putti to mark Easter as it is coming!A big one is growing Yonge Street near us!On Paul Hahn that still has pianos! [...]

People were looking at the cars!

13 April 2025

A couple of young guys were checking the car on MacPherson. [...]

A car upside on MacPherson!

13 April 2025

An expensive BMW got flipped over on MacPherson just past Molson.It wasn't known whether the driver got hurt. A police car with only one cop was holding the street. Drivers [...]

April 14 Annual & Special Meeting & Candidates Meeting

13 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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April 8, 2025
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