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Suspect sought after man slashed with knife during Toronto altercation

18 May 2024

Police in Toronto are searching for a suspect after an altercation led to one person being slashed with a knife Friday night. [...]

Atkins preaches patience as Jays struggle

18 May 2024

Ross Atkins isn't happy with the Blue Jays record, but he wants fans to know that there's a sense of urgency in Toronto's clubhouse that might not be apparent to [...]

Toronto emergency crews respond to two overnight fires in Scarborough

18 May 2024

Toronto Fire and Toronto Police Services have responded to two overnight fires in Scarborough involving an auto body shop and a tow truck. [...]

Does ‘No Mow May’ actually help bees? A master gardener and professor weigh in

18 May 2024

Richelle Gregg, a master gardener in Timberlea, N.S., describes the No Mow May movement as a 'bit controversial' as the outcome isn't always helpful to certain native bee species. [...]

Shooting in Brampton turns fatal: Peel police

18 May 2024

A man was fatally injured in a shooting in Brampton, Ont., police said Saturday. Peel Regional Police said the man was taken to hospital but has since died. [...]

Around $500,000 worth of baby eels seized at Toronto Pearson Airport

18 May 2024

Federal officials say 109 kilograms of unauthorized elvers, or baby eels, worth approximately $500,000 were seized at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Wednesday. [...]

Ontario had no use for 6 parcels of land. An urban park is being carved out instead

18 May 2024

Ontario is working to build its next provincial park in Uxbridge. The plan comes after years of local lobbying and a fortunate patch of surplus land. [...]

Man fatally shot in car outside house in Brampton

18 May 2024

A man was fatally shot in a car outside of a house in Brampton Saturday morning, police say. Speaking at the scene, Peel Regional Police Cst. Richard Chin said the [...]

Small plane crashes just outside Toronto

18 May 2024

A small plane crashed with two people onboard northeast of Toronto on Saturday morning. Durham Regional Police Service said it was called to the scene in Port Perry, located in [...]

Police release photo of suspect who allegedly smashed windows, doors of North York synagogue

18 May 2024

Toronto police have released a photo of an individual suspected of smashing windows and glass doors of a North York synagogue on Friday, which is being investigated as a hate-motivated [...]

Officials seize around $500,000 worth of baby eels from Toronto Pearson Airport

18 May 2024

A major seizure of baby eels at Toronto's Pearson International Airport that federal officials say were destined for shipment overseas are estimated to be worth between $400,000 and $500,000. The [...]

Police searching for suspect who slashed man with knife in downtown Toronto

18 May 2024

Police are searching for a suspect who slashed a man with a knife in downtown Toronto. Toronto police responded to a stabbing at Yonge and Dundas streets on Saturday just [...]

Box tree moths have infested Ontario and experts say more are coming. Here's what to do to protect your garden

18 May 2024

An invasive moth species is on the rise in Canada and, if you've planted a certain shrub, it could stand to ruin your garden. The box tree moth, native to [...]

What's open and closed in Toronto on Victoria Day

16 May 2024

The unofficial start of summer is upon us. If you still haven't made plans for Victoria Day, here’s what’s open and closed around Toronto on Monday. OPEN Select malls (Eaton [...]

Man dead after being found shot inside car in Brampton, police say

18 May 2024

A man has died after he was found shot in a residential area near Mississauga Road and Sandalwood Parkway on Saturday morning, police say. [...]

Squirrels responsible for 80 power outages in Toronto last year, hydro officials say

18 May 2024

Squirrels caused about 80 power outages in Toronto in 2023 after coming into contact with power equipment, Toronto Hydro said, after a squirrel-related outage in the city Wednesday affected about [...]

Everyone agrees Gardiner construction needs speeding up. The question is: how

18 May 2024

A bid to speed up construction on Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway will come before city council this week, as Mayor Olivia Chow is promising that measures to address congestion on the [...]

Officials seize around $500K worth of elvers from Toronto Pearson Airport

18 May 2024

Federal officials say they've made what they describe as a major seizure of baby eels after finding 109 kilograms of elvers at Toronto's Pearson International Airport earlier this week. [...]

Here's what's open in Toronto on Victoria Day weekend

17 May 2024

Most grocery stores will be closed for Victoria Day 2024 in Toronto, but you can still catch fireworks and check out plenty of attractions on Monday. [...]

Ontario's first measles death in decades offers grim reminder that unvaccinated kids are at risk

18 May 2024

An Ontario child’s death from measles this year offered a grim reminder: When vaccination rates drop and this virus rears its head, the youngest among us bear the brunt. [...]

Ford government issues minister's zoning order to speed up Ontario Place development

18 May 2024

The Doug Ford government says it is fast-tracking its redevelopment of Ontario Place through the use of a powerful planning tool. [...]

Watch the Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Swimming Trials

9 July 2023

PWHL playoffs: Toronto's inability to score leads to Minnesota-Boston final

18 May 2024

Over three playoff games against Minnesota, Toronto couldn't solve goaltender Maddie Rooney when it mattered most. [...]

Canadian women's 3x3 team advances to quarterfinals at last-chance Olympic qualifier

18 May 2024

The Canadian women's 3x3 team notched a third straight win at a last-chance Olympic 3x3 basketball qualification tournament in Debrecen, Hungary on Saturday. [...]

Armed with new Canadian mark, shot putter Mitton chasing big throws on Diamond League circuit

18 May 2024

Sarah Mitton of Brooklyn, N.S., returns to the Diamond League professional circuit this Sunday in Marrakech, Morocco, eight days after raising her women's shot put national record to 20.68 metres. [...]

Toronto eliminated from PWHL playoffs after surrendering 2-0 series lead to Minnesota

18 May 2024

Taylor Heise scored twice, including the winner in the third period, as Minnesota downed Toronto 4-1 on Friday to win a best-of-five Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal 3-2. [...]

Van Ryk, Gray help power Canada to upset win over No. 6 China at Volleyball Nations League

17 May 2024

Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C., had a game-high 27 points as Canada defeated China 3-1 in women's Volleyball Nations League on Friday. [...]

Top-ranked Swiatek dominates No. 2 Sabalenka to claim her 3rd Italian Open title

18 May 2024

The latest matchup between top-ranked Iga Swiatek and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka was hardly a contest. Swiatek was in control from the start as she won the Italian Open final [...]

Take that, trash pandas!

1 May 2024

Trash pandas beware – Rick Roos has invented a way to spoil your nocturnal feasts. The 49-year-old Leaside father of one has created BinClaw, a device for securing your garbage [...]

Fireworks lit up the sky in Talbot Park

1 May 2024

I often still hear the distant sound of fireworks on Victoria Day, but there was a time long ago when the annual aerial light show of sparkling starbursts was right [...]

The Curious Idler May 2024

1 May 2024

A hockey first at Northlea Elementary & Middle School! There is nothing quite as special as playing for your school team, and it is extra special when your team [...]

Editor: Time for a food truck revolution in Leaside?

1 May 2024

A few years ago, our intrepid Business of Leaside columnist Glenn Asano posed this question about Leaside’s Business Park: Why not a food truck festival? After all, there’s ample room [...]

Exploring the night economy – opportunity or threat for Leaside?

1 May 2024

-The “night economy” refers to all economic activities occurring between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., extending well beyond just nightclubs and bars. This sector includes late-night eateries, retail outlets, cultural [...]

Green ambition – Jason Rokosh scales the heights

1 May 2024

Living walls, green façades, rooftop gardens. Just imagine the possibilities beyond the usual lawn. Meet Jason Rokosh, whose green creativity takes him – and his clients – to new places, [...]

Truckin’ awesome dumplings in Leaside

1 May 2024

Ada Mok and Cam Pounder love dumplings. As it happens, so do many Leasiders. Luckily for all of us, these foodpreneurs turned their love into a food truck business called [...]

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

Gift & Shop Local Holiday Event December 3rd & 10th

14 November 2022

Celebrate the holidays on Saturday, December 3rd and 10th between 11 am-4 pm with the merchants on Bayview! Bring the whole family to enjoy a FREE warm beverage from select... [...]

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 [...]

12th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

13 September 2023

Pull out your flannel and brush up on your pumpkin carving skills… The Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair is on Sept 23! [...]

The Regent Theatre Revival: Terra Bruce Productions’ Exciting New Plans for Entertainment in Toronto

11 September 2023

Terrabruce Productions and The Regent Theatre take center stage as Gold Sponsors of the 12th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair. [...]

Camping, Cottaging, Camper-Van’ing – A Mount Pleasant Village Shopping Guide for Stocking Up

16 August 2023

A Mount Pleasant Village Shopping Guide for all your vacationing needs before you hit the road! [...]

Summer Self Care Guide: Aesthetician’s Top Tips for Glowing Skin

7 July 2023

Healthwinds Aesthetician Leila Moldakhmetova gives us the inside scoop. Continue reading for 3 tips to get glowing skin for the summer! [...]

A Head Start on Summer Shopping in Mount Pleasant Village

6 July 2023

Sweet, sweet summer! It’s finally here. And it’s oh-so-good in Ontario, whether you’re in the city or retreating somewhere a little more slow paced. [...]

Adding a piece!

18 May 2024

Adding a piece on the building on Roxborough. It's being completely fixed up!A chair available on Roxborough. Things are always available on our streets.More books are being added to the [...]

A part-time market!

17 May 2024

All available at MacPherson and Yonge! Only occasionally though!It tells you how to find it!The special plants are still available on MacPherson near Molson! [...]

Things are nice in the park!

16 May 2024

Not many people and enough benches at MacPherson Park.It's all for cleaning the windows in a house on Roxborough!It used to say "Molson" before one of the big trucks hit [...]

Fixing a roof

15 May 2024

Fixing a roof on MacPhersonMore books available at the box on MacPherson!A nicely fixed house on the north side of MacPherson. [...]

Cafe T.O. is coming!

14 May 2024

The patio "relocations," as the City says, are up as signs on Yonge Street. More coffee will be available outside the restaurants and coffee places.Great steps are being put in [...]

Yorkville on a Sunday!

13 May 2024

Many, many people taking photos on Yorkville during the lovely Sunday!Many also enjoyed Yorkville's boulder!Crossing Avenue Road. It's not easy! [...]

On MacPherson

13 May 2024

A nice tree! [...]

The SEDRA Owl: March 2024

27 March 2024

Heritage Preservation in Midtown Bill 23 and the Impact on Heritage Preservation in Midtown Toronto You may have heard of Bill 23 in reference to the Greenbelt, but we want [...]

Q&A with Councillor Mike Colle

12 December 2023

Image: Ward 8’s City Councillor Mike ColleImage Credit: toronto.ca A number of local residents’ associations, including SEDRA, have come together to bring you a series of short informational pieces that [...]

Traffic Safety – an oxymoron?

12 December 2023

An important message from John Hiddema, SEDRA Co-President The term traffic safety is used as a catch-all for conversations about what happens on our streets as we move about the [...]

The SEDRA Owl: November 2023

8 November 2023

A conversation with Josh Matlow Image: Ward 12’s City Councillor Josh MatlowImage Credit: toronto.ca A number of local residents’ associations, including SEDRA, have come together to bring you a series of short [...]

The SEDRA Owl: Fall 2023

3 October 2023

The greening of Davisville Image: 33 and 77 Davisville Ave, and future site of 60 BalliolImage Credit: Mary Turcotte by Jane Auster, co-president, SEDRAWhere are our parks?Davisville Village is one [...]

The SEDRA Owl: June 2023

15 June 2023

What’s the magic number for new neighbours? Image: Crane Index, Q1 2023 Contributed by Jeff Latto, SEDRA Board Member and Chair of the TMWG (Tall-Mid Rise Working Group) We are [...]

Midtown Working Group: Review and recommendations re Oxford Development revised submission – Canada Square

5 June 2023

This review provides our analysis and recommendations regarding the current revised application for the development of Canada Square as submitted in December 2022. The Midtown Working Group believed that Canada [...]

Heritage Register Review: Public Information Session

18 February 2024

Toronto residents are invited to an online Public Information Session to learn about the City’s Heritage Register Review project. The purpose of the meeting is to share information about the [...]

Councillor Jaye Robinson – January 2024 Newsletter

31 January 2024

I hope 2024 is off to a great start for you and your families. The Ward 15 – Don Valley West team is hitting the ground running here at City [...]

Plans for a mass-timber building pivot to steel girders and concrete

31 January 2024

Facing a persistently sluggish market for office buildings, one developer has pivoted his original plan to construct an environmentally leading-edge mass-timber building in Toronto to instead build lab and research [...]

1840 Bayview proposal

1 January 2024

The application to build a 34-storey mixed-use building at 1840 Eglinton with 377 units has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The hearing date has not yet been set. [...]

Bayview and Eglinton development – getting down to serious business

1 January 2024

In last February’s Leaside Life we described the influx of tall building applications at and within 500 metres of the intersection of Bayview north of Eglinton, and Eglinton west of Bayview. Guess [...]

Revamped proposal at Leaside Station adds units, reworks design

15 December 2023

The proposal for 589-595 Eglinton Ave. E. is for a 35-storey residential building with 442 units and ground floor retail fronting on Eglinton, just east of Bayview.The LRA has submitted [...]

Councillor Jaye Robinson’s November 2023 Newsletter

2 December 2023

As November comes to a close, I am sending my best wishes to families across Ward 15 for a wonderful holiday season. To celebrate, the City's annual Cavalcade of Lights [...]

Major Streets Study – FoNTRA responds

8 May 2024

FoNTRA supports the general intent of the Major Streets initiative as being a logical framework to pursue opportunities for increased density in Neighbourhoods. However the proposal is presented as “one [...]

More Darkness in Ontario’s Democracy

18 February 2024

In Canada, after an election first ministers write mandate letters to their cabinet colleagues, laying out deliverables their departments should achieve. Some governments make them public (Trudeau, McGuinty and Wynne [...]

Heritage Register Review: Public Information Session

17 February 2024

Toronto residents are invited to an online Public Information Session to learn about the City’s Heritage Register Review project. The purpose of the meeting is to share information about the [...]

Loud noises keeping you up at night?

7 January 2024

The noise bylaw amendments, which will be discussed at the Economic and Community Development Committee next week, come after a pandemic-delayed review mandated by the 2019 bylaw. Concerts with the volume turned [...]

FoNTRA 2023 Year End Review and 2024 Look Forward

4 January 2024

Some highlights/lowlights of 2023 and a look forward to 2024 - another busy year ahead!We ended the year with the most FoNTRA members ever - 37 resident associations!We revitalized the [...]

Employment area policy proposals

30 November 2023

The amendment to the provincial definition of "area of employment" narrows the scope of uses from what is currently permitted in areas of employment. In particular, it expressly excludes from [...]

Infill housing and protecting Toronto’s tree canopy

30 November 2023

We strongly support the identification of potential strategies to protect and enhance the City's tree canopy and growing space for trees, while also supporting infill housing growth in Toronto's low-rise [...]

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