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Bennett powers Panthers past Maple Leafs 3-2

14 March 2025

Sam Bennett continues to prosper from his Four Nations Faceoff experience with Canada and the absence of stud Florida Panthers teammate Matthew Tkachuk. [...]

Bennett powers Panthers past Maple Leafs 3-2

14 March 2025

Sam Bennett scored two power-play goals to lift the shorthanded Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers to a 3-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. [...]

Ontario surcharge on energy sent to U.S. still suspended after ‘productive’ meeting

13 March 2025

Premier Doug Ford's team confirmed Thursday afternoon the short-lived energy surcharge would not be reintroduced after a sitdown with United States Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick. [...]

Health Minister Mark Holland won’t seek re-election: ‘Time to go home’

13 March 2025

After nearly 20 years in federal politics, Mark Holland says 'it's time to go home,' announcing he will not run in the upcoming election. [...]

Varsho homers to power Blue Jays to victory

13 March 2025

Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer to power the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles in pre-season play Thursday at TD Ballpark. [...]

Where’s Legault? Critics say Quebec premier ‘absent’ as Ford takes on Trump

13 March 2025

Opposition parties and experts in Quebec are accusing Legault of being noticeably absent and not vocal enough amid U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war. [...]

Total lunar eclipse set for Friday in southwestern Ontario

13 March 2025

A total lunar eclipse is a phenomenon that happens every few years and the next opportunity to see it throughout southwestern Ontario will be early Friday morning. [...]

Police remove body of dead man from south Etobicoke park

14 March 2025

Police are investigating after a body was found at a park in south Etobicoke. Investigators tell CityNews a man’s body was found at Len Ford Park at 295 Lake Promenade [...]

Sam Bennett scores twice to lead surging Panthers to win over Maple Leafs

14 March 2025

Sam Bennett scored two power-play goals to lift the shorthanded Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers to a 3-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. Bennett’s offence gave the [...]

Junction residents call for more transparency after sex offenders arrest

14 March 2025

Apprehension is growing over the process of reintegrating sex offenders into the community following the recent arrest of a 34-year-old man in one Toronto neighbourhood. Lucas Petrini was arrested on [...]

Downtown Toronto businesses making a slow but steady comeback 5 years after COVID-19

13 March 2025

It’s been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Businesses shuttered almost overnight, offices and other workplaces were left deserted, and downtown Toronto fell eerily [...]

Ford says ‘temperature has been lowered’ after meeting with U.S. secretary of commerce

13 March 2025

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he had an “extremely productive meeting” with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Thursday. But there was no change to Trump’s punishing tariffs that [...]

Health Minister Mark Holland not running in upcoming election

13 March 2025

Health Minister Mark Holland said Thursday he won’t run again in the coming federal election, announcing his change in plans just one day before Mark Carney is officially sworn in [...]

Walmart Canada moves to stop machete sales in the wake of new Manitoba law.

13 March 2025

Walmart Canada says it will stop selling long-bladed weapons such as machetes across the country, both in-store and online. The move came after Manitoba passed a law last year to [...]

Toronto doubling number of speed cameras on its streets — and hopes they won't bring in money

13 March 2025

The 75 new cameras are being installed in community safety zones where speeding's a problem, says the city's general manager of transportation services. [...]

Ford, feds say they had 'productive' meeting with top Trump trade official in Washington

13 March 2025

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and federal officials left an hours-long meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick saying they feel more positive about the Canada-U.S. trading relationship after weeks of [...]

Ontario will see a rare blood moon lunar eclipse tonight. Here's how to catch it

13 March 2025

A rare blood moon will light up the sky on the night of March 13 into the early hours of March 14. Here’s what you need to know about how [...]

2 charged in fatal, doorstep shooting in Brampton last April

14 March 2025

Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Brampton man last April, Peel Regional Police say. [...]

Father sentenced to life in prison after fatally stabbing ex-wife, daughter

13 March 2025

A judge has sentenced a 48-year-old man to life in prison for brutally stabbing his ex-wife and daughter to death in North York in 2022. [...]

Ontario measles cases more than double over last 2 weeks, 31 hospitalizations reported

13 March 2025

Ontario is seeing a massive surge in measles cases as an ongoing outbreak spreads among unvaccinated people. Public Health Ontario is reporting 372 total cases since an outbreak began in [...]

Police watchdog investigating after man Tasered, seriously injured at Dufferin Mall

13 March 2025

Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating after a man was Tasered and seriously injured at Dufferin Mall in Toronto's west end earlier this week. [...]

Warming climate should be top priority, Olympians urge IOC presidential hopefuls

14 March 2025

More than 400 athletes, including more than 20 Canadians, speak up about threat of climate change to both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games. [...]

Canadian speed skaters take silver in women's team sprint at world championship

13 March 2025

Canada's Brooklyn McDougall, Beatrice Lamarche and Ivanie Blondin won silver in the women's team sprint Thursday to open the ISU world speed skating championship. [...]

Canada's (very tall) short track star could own the world championships

13 March 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the short track speed skating world championships, where towering Canadian Will Dandjinou looks to cap a dominant season. [...]

UBC creates 'basketball festival' by combining men's, women's U Sports championships

12 March 2025

U Sports is ramping up its own March madness. For the first time, Canada’s university men’s and women’s basketball championships will be played alongside one another on the Point Grey [...]

Indigenous leaders denounce online harassment after allegations of racism at small-town Sask. hockey game

13 March 2025

A provincial senior hockey game in a small Saskatchewan town has gained far-reaching online attention for altercations in the stands that some allege were driven by racism. [...]

3 more ski jumpers suspended in cheating scandal

13 March 2025

Three more ski jumpers were suspended on Thursday in a widening cheating scandal that has shocked the sport. [...]

NBC, IOC sign $3B US Olympic media rights deal through 2036, including Salt Lake City Winter Games

13 March 2025

NBC will now be the champion of Olympic broadcasting in the United States through at least 2036. The IOC said Thursday it signed its long-time United States broadcast partner to [...]

We found our cover couple from 2011

1 March 2025

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Since its incorporation in 1913, Leaside has constantly been evolving and transforming. But in many, many ways, Leaside has remained [...]

Is this the most famous dog in Leaside?

1 March 2025

Many successful people have lived in Leaside over the years. I’ve written about some of them in Leaside Life. But this is the first time I’ve written about a successful [...]

Calling all senior shinny players!

1 March 2025

Richard Brayley and Andy Thomson met just a few months ago even though they have lived one street away from each other in South Leaside for over 30 years. Both [...]

Dude, where’s my bus?

1 March 2025

During the recent election campaign, Premier Ford said he’s confident that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will finally open in 2025. Years late, mega-digging, noise and disruption. Surely the Crosstown must [...]

No Rooz Pirooz! Ali and his many new beginnings

1 March 2025

Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is an ancient holiday and one which Leasider Ali Toufighi has observed his entire life. It is a celebration of new beginnings. Turns out Ali [...]

ParaGolf helps swingers of all abilities

1 March 2025

In the depths of this winter’s longest days, anyone who’s ever swung, or wanted to swing a golf club longs for warmer days to arrive. At last, here we are [...]

Get moving!

1 March 2025

Whether you’ve hibernated over the winter or embraced the exhilarating and invigorating cold air outdoors, a new season is almost upon us and opportunities abound for getting outdoors and active [...]

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! [...]

Roxborough looking good!

14 March 2025

One of the many people walking with their digs in our area. This one is in the Roxborough.A house on Roxborough getting furniture.Working on the new building at Roxborough near [...]

Nice walk on Yonge Street

13 March 2025

It's still a bit cold but the dog walkers manage!They are still working on MacPherson near Young.Still working under the street and under house. [...]

Still staying!

12 March 2025

The burger place still stays south of us on Yonge Street. Some people still eat burgers.Putti keeps on going!They are still working on MacPherson near Yonge. [...]

Big machine off Yonge Street!

11 March 2025

One of the many machines near the Rosedale subway station on Crescent Road. The station is being rebuilt.An expensive barbershop at our area on Yonge Street. Seems to be holding [...]

Garbage tomorrow Tuesday!

11 March 2025

They are getting ready for the City trucks to take away! This one on Roxborough. [...]

He is stadning on MacPherson!

10 March 2025

He has been up for a while. It's not clear what the people in the house thing and want to do.Finish -- likely from Finland -- are carpentry company working [...]

Art Cafe doing well!

9 March 2025

The Art Cafe is on Yonge Street. It has nice things to eat and great coffees!On Roxborough and it's only to lease! There are some nice houses on that street.It's [...]

Save the date – 2025 Annual General Meeting

9 March 2025

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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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
Discover edible flowers w/Leaside Garden Society, Feb 13th
February 5, 2025
Reminder: TDSB Ward 11 By-Election – March 3rd, 2025
January 28, 2025

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