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Man dead in ‘chaotic’ Richmond Hill fire that resulted in homes, vehicles ablaze

21 October 2026

It was a “chaotic scene” with three cars fully engulfed in flames between the two houses that were also ablaze, fire crews told reporters Wednesday. [...]

Toddler in critical condition after group of children struck by vehicle in Oshawa

21 October 2026

Police said the children were walking in the area of Ryerson Crescent and Sheridan Way with a daycare worker when they were all struck. [...]

Angine de Poitrine announce 2027 world tour

21 October 2026

Among the eight Canadian dates are stops in Calgary, Ottawa and Winnipeg, as well as a performance at Toronto's RBC Amphitheatre — their largest headlining show in the city so [...]

New poll shows deadlock between Chow and Bradford days before Toronto election

21 October 2026

Several polls put candidate Bradford slightly ahead of Chow, while others still place her ahead of Bradford, indicating there is no clear favourite, according to research firms. [...]

Celebrini navigating 1st season as Sharks captain

21 October 2026

Barclay Goodrow saw the signs long before it became official. [...]

Carney, Ford announce $9B ‘new action plan’ for Ontario industries

21 October 2026

Prime Minister Carney will begin the day with a meeting of the Liberal caucus and then with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, his office said in his itinerary on Wednesday. [...]

Record $90M Lotto Max jackpot won in Alberta, OLG says

21 October 2026

The record-setting $90 million Lotto Max jackpot was won in Alberta following Tuesday night’s draw, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says. [...]

Kawhi Leonard helps Raptors rout Bulls in Toronto’s NBA home opener

22 October 2026

Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his first regular-season game back with the Raptors as Toronto earned an emphatic 135-92 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. [...]

Significant spike in bird-building collisions across the GTA in September

22 October 2026

The latest numbers from the Fatal Light Awareness Program show a concerning avian trend across Toronto with the number of birds being killed or injured in collisions with buildings on [...]

Toronto Crime Stoppers suspends accepting tips following massive data breach

22 October 2026

Toronto Crime Stoppers says it is no longer accepting tips from the public through its online website or call centre following a data breach of its third-party software. [...]

Video game developer BioWare shuts down, next ‘Mass Effect’ canceled amid broader layoffs at EA

22 October 2026

Video game publisher Electronic Arts is shutting down the popular and influential game development studio BioWare after more than three decades. The upcoming “Mass Effect” game, the fifth since 2007, [...]

National security screening system can be strengthened, senior adviser to Carney says

21 October 2026

OTTAWA — A senior federal adviser says a government-wide registry of security clearance information would improve efficiency, reduce duplication and help departments identify where relevant personnel security data may already [...]

Sister of American Stephen Hubbard says he’s in disbelief following release by Russia

21 October 2026

DENVER (AP) — The younger sister of Stephen Hubbard, the American freed Wednesday after spending more than four years in a Russian prison, said she spoke with her brother by [...]

Defence lawyer in Air Canada gold heist case argues lack of evidence against former airline worker

21 October 2026

The Crown has wrapped up its case against a former Air Canada Cargo employee who is accused of participating in the biggest gold heist in Canadian history. [...]

Toronto Crime Stoppers pauses program after CBC investigation reveals details of data leak

22 October 2026

Toronto Crime Stoppers is pausing its program, effective immediately, its chair Sean Sportun said in a statement sent late Wednesday evening. The news follows an exclusive CBC investigation from earlier [...]

Kawhi Leonard helps Raptors rout Bulls 135-92 in Toronto's home opener

22 October 2026

Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his first regular-season game back with the Raptors as Toronto earned an emphatic 135-92 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. [...]

'I went through hell': 3 Black OPP recruits allege discrimination, leading to calls for investigation

21 October 2026

The Black Class Action Secretariat is calling for an investigation into how the Ontario Provincial Police hires new officers, in light of three Black OPP recruits across separate regions echoing [...]

Ontario to send 28 health-care staff to Alberta to help victims of deadly fire at military base

21 October 2026

Ontario will send 28 health-care professionals to Alberta to help take care of soldiers severely injured after a deadly weekend fire at a military base in the Prairie province, Premier [...]

Chow, 15 councillors criticize Bradford’s plan to spin off Toronto Water into public utility

21 October 2026

Mayoral challenger Brad Bradford has pitched creating a company like Toronto Hydro to deal with the city’s water. He says the plan will save money, Olivia Chow argues it means [...]

Canadian food bank use hits 2.3 million monthly visits due to grocery costs: report

22 October 2026

A new report from Food Banks Canada says the number of Canadians struggling with food insecurity continues to grow, as food bank visits hit a new record of more than [...]

More than 1.5 million Canadian Crime Stoppers tips leaked, CBC exclusive finds

21 October 2026

An exclusive CBC investigation has found more than 1.5 million tips sent to Canadian Crime Stoppers chapters were captured in a massive hack announced last March. A CBC analysis identified [...]

Kawhi Leonard helps Raptors rout Bulls 135-92 in Toronto's home opener

22 October 2026

Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his first regular-season game back with the Raptors as Toronto earned an emphatic 135-92 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. [...]

A new figure skating season begins with Canada rebuilding

21 October 2026

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the Grand Prix of Figure Skating season, which finds Canada in the early stages of a rebuild aimed at the 2030 Olympics. [...]

Canadian women earn spot at 2027 artistic gymnastics worlds after failed attempt at Olympic berth

21 October 2026

Four-time Olympian Ellie Black and her Canadian teammates placed eighth and last in the women's team final at the 54th artistic gymnastics world championships on Wednesday in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the [...]

How this figure skating season will 'set the stage' for Canada's next Olympic generation

21 October 2026

Canada has won just one Olympic figure-skating medal since 2018, a 2026 bronze from ice-dance duo Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, who are taking the year away from competition. In [...]

SOCCER NORTH | Should Olivia Smith be starting for Arsenal?

21 October 2026

Olivia Smith is making her case for more minutes at Arsenal. After an impressive international window with Canada, the Canadian star returned to club action and delivered a stunning goal. [...]

Canada's Boily scores 4 goals in 7-0 drubbing of host Czechia at International Para Hockey Cup

21 October 2026

Vincent Boily scored four goals and Canada closed out preliminary-round play at the International Para Hockey Cup with a 7-0 victory over host Czechia on Wednesday in Nymburk. [...]

Grand Prix France opens new Olympic cycle with reshaped figure skating field

21 October 2026

The figure skating season begins with the Grand Prix circuit in France this week, ushering in a new Olympic cycle with a reshaped field following a wave of post-Milano Cortina [...]

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28 August 2026

Lucky No. 7: Celebrating Lowry’s legacy and Leonard’s unexpected return

21 October 2026

Through the recurring number seven, this open celebrates Kyle Lowry’s legacy and Kawhi Leonard’s unexpected return to the Raptors. Narrated by Saukrates aka Bigg Soxx. [...]

New-look Raptors enter season with championship aspirations

20 October 2026

Timing is everything in the NBA. For the new-look Toronto Raptors, the overwhelming question is whether their time is now, writes Michael Grange. [...]

Early analysis: What are this year’s Maple Leafs?

21 October 2026

Through 11 games the Maple Leafs have already faced some adversity, some ups and downs, and the group is starting to come together. But what is this team going to [...]

NHL’s Top 12 UFAs of 2027: Latest rumours, reports

21 October 2026

Future first-ballot Hall of Famers, Stanley Cup champions, team captains, top-four blue-liners, and game-breaking wingers may all be available to eager GMs this off-season. Luke Fox ranks hockey’s best impending [...]

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21 October 2025

Fan reaction ‘not going to change’ how Brady Tkachuk feels about Ottawa

21 October 2026

Former Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is facing his old squad for the first time as a member of the Panthers on Wednesday night. Ryan Dixon has the story from Kanata [...]

Apple Fest October 17th 2026

2 September 2026

Save the Date for our annual Apple Fest Event! Follow us on social media @BayviewLeasideBIA and stay tuned for updates! [...]

Sidewalk Sensation – June 6th, 2026

6 June 2026

Save the Date for our annual Sidewalk Sensation Event! Follow us on social media @BayviewLeasideBIA and stay tuned for updates! [...]

Apple Fest – October 18th, 2025

20 August 2025

Save the Date! [...]

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 [...]

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! [...]

Still looking good!

14 October 2026

It looks like it will be a big one in our places! [...]

We was being toyed!

30 September 2026

In our neighbourhood. Cars was pushed many days [...]

The bus is on our area!

24 September 2026

Bether than using your car! [...]

Nice somewhere!

21 September 2026

At Heaps Estrin!Fuel at Milwaukee! All the way from our area!They can be found in our area! [...]

He was wth his kid!

14 September 2026

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Two boys today!

10 September 2026

They were heaving a good time this afternoon! [...]

It was for a car!

3 September 2026

Not easy to travel these days! But she is a car! [...]

Notice of AGM & Candidates Debate

7 October 2026

The LRA is holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.), at the William Lea Room, Leaside Memorial Community Gardens. [...]

Mayoral Debate 2026

26 September 2026

Thrive or Survive? Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7 p.m. at Trinity-St. Paul's United Church Join Toronto mayoral candidates Chris Alexander, Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow for a debate on the important issues facing [...]

Reimagining the former Science Centre site

11 August 2026

On July 30, 2026, Toronto City Council adopted Item MM43, requesting the City Manager to convene meetings and determine a sustainable public use for the former Ontario Science Centre site [...]

922 Millwood – letter to Toronto City Council

10 August 2026

The Leaside Residents Association (LRA) provides this correspondence to express our strong opposition to the above noted application, and request that City Council deny the application, which was forwarded without [...]

922 Millwood OP and zoning amendments

6 July 2026

We have significant concerns regarding the proposed building’s fit with the prevailing character of the neighbourhood in terms of height, massing and design. Essentially the proposal is for a midrise [...]

LRA Town Hall

15 May 2026

The LRA is holding a Town Hall on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m. (doors 7:15 p.m.), at the William Lea Room, Leaside Memorial Community Gardens. Join us for a [...]

2025 AGM Minutes

14 May 2026

Leaside Residents Association AGM Monday April 14, 2025 Leaside Memorial Community Gardens William Lea Room Welcome and call to order by Geoff Kettel at 7:15 p.m. Minutes of 2023 Annual [...]

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

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

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

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 [...]

Mayoral Debate 2026

26 September 2026

Data centres

28 July 2026

FoNTRA strongly supports the Toronto City Council Member Motion that links a specific data centre application to the staff work directed as a result of an earlier Motion introduced by [...]

Transit infrastructure capacity and development

28 July 2026

FoNTRA strongly supports the Toronto City Council Member Motion that essentially requests the TTC to comment on development applications regarding the ability of transit to accommodate, both through station capacity [...]

Addressing moribund development sites

28 July 2026

FoNTRA strongly supports the Toronto City Council Member Motion that directs staff to undertake a comprehensive review of the City’s ability to manage “moribund sites”. The City is experiencing a [...]

Comprehensive urban policy and design guidebook

4 May 2026

Recent redevelopment pressures are significantly reshaping neighbourhoods across Toronto, particularly around major transit corridors. In the Bayview–Eglinton area, these changes highlight several key issues related to density, affordability, transportation infrastructure, [...]

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, [...]

Blue Jays Arizona Fall League check-in: Aaron Parker has found success in limited playing time

21 October 2026

It’s time for another check-in on how Toronto Blue Jays prospects are performing at the Arizona Fall League. Since last week’s check-in on October 13th, the eight Blue Jays’ prospects [...]

Blue Jays free agent target: Kaima Taira

21 October 2026

Adding a starter isn’t the Toronto Blue Jays’ biggest priority, but it is a need this off-season. They’ll undoubtedly be active this off-season, but unlike in past years, the Jays [...]

Spencer Miles dazzled during a rookie season few saw coming

21 October 2026

While so much went wrong for the Toronto Blue Jays during the 2026 season, one quiet addition during the winter led to a success story that no one saw coming. [...]

Examining how the Blue Jays performed defensively in 2026

21 October 2026

Team defence has been a big focus for the Toronto Blue Jays’ front office the past few years. Last week, five Blue Jays earned Gold Glove nominations, which tied the [...]

Blue Jays free agent target: A.J Minter

21 October 2026

With relievers set to hit the open market, teams will always look for ways to improve, even if it isn’t a primary need. With a top-five bullpen last season, the [...]

George Springer’s Game 7 ALCS home run one year later

20 October 2026

A year ago today, one of the most notable home runs in Toronto Blue Jays history was hit. Down 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh, the Blue Jays finally [...]

Trade Tree Tuesday: Trading Orlando Hudson landed the Blue Jays a Hall of Famer, a franchise icon, and is going strong today

20 October 2026

On June 3rd, 1997, the Toronto Blue Jays made a transaction that still has ramifications to the team three decades later. In the 43rd round of the 1997 MLB Draft, [...]

Join us for the 2026-27 Raptors season on the SB Nation app

21 October 2026

Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is [...]

Can the Raptors shut down the Bulls’ offence in the season opener?

21 October 2026

After licking their wounds from the lost series against the Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors fans have had to wait through the agonizing months of the Kawhi Leonard trade saga, all for [...]

Do the Raptors have enough shooting to contend?

19 October 2026

Last year’s Toronto Raptors were one of the most fun teams in the league, a whirling dervish on defence that could be absolutely devastating in transition. But, the team’s lack [...]

The Raptors should bring back this blue throwback jersey sooner rather than later

18 October 2026

On the 80th anniversary of the 1946-47 Basketball Association of America (BAA) season, the Toronto Raptors get a rare opportunity to mark the occasion of the city’s first professional basketball [...]

‘I don’t care if the shot is gonna fall or not.’ Darko Rajaković thinks Allen Graves should let it fly

18 October 2026

Allen Graves has had a bit of a rough outing in the Raptors’ preseason games, but his coach sees things as going all according to plan. In two games played, [...]

Why the Kawhi Leonard GOAT build could break NBA 2K27

17 October 2026

NBA 2K27 celebrated its Season 2 drop with the arrival of‘GOAT builds and a particular Toronto Raptors superstar is at the centre of it. The game’s latest update (Oct. 16) [...]

Raptors’ bench full of fight in final preseason game

17 October 2026

The Toronto Raptors preseason finally came to an end tonight as they fell to the Detroit Pistons in a well-fought battle that ended 129-125 in the Pistons’ favour. In a [...]

Dean Evason praises Leafs’ supporting cast, shares honest take on Marchenko: Leafs Morning Take

21 October 2026

That wasn’t a win, it was a statement. You almost sort of forget that Columbus scored on its first shot of the game. After that, it was all Toronto. That’s [...]

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: The Danford dilemma, Holinka gets on the board

21 October 2026

Ben Danford returned to the Toronto Marlies lineup over the weekend after missing a game with a lower-body injury earlier in the week and made an immediate impact in Saturday’s [...]

Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller raves about Easton Cowan: ‘He’s exceeded my expectations’

21 October 2026

Easton Cowan is taking the leap during his second season, and Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller couldn’t be more proud of his 21-year-old winger. Cowan registered a goal [...]

5 takeaways from Leafs-Blue Jackets: Marchenko outduels Knies, Matthews, Cowan lead commanding win

21 October 2026

It doesn’t appear that the Toronto Maple Leafs circled their calendars for Tuesday’s showdown against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but on the second night of a back-to-back, they delivered their [...]

Instant Reaction: Easton Cowan puts on a show as Maple Leafs’ offence comes alive in Columbus

21 October 2026

The Toronto Maple Leafs took the first meeting against the Columbus Blue Jackets since the two teams completed a blockbuster on the eve of the 2026-27 season. That was, of [...]

Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe ruled out vs. Blue Jackets due to injury

21 October 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe was ruled out of Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets prior to the start of the third period, the team confirmed. McCabe was [...]

What’s next for the Leafs? David Pagnotta on Edvinsson, Whitecloud & more: Leafs Morning Take

20 October 2026

10 of 84 games are in the books. With their 3-1 win over San Jose, the Leafs improved to 4-4-2. Naturally, we discussed what we’ve learned about this team through [...]

Sceptres Re-Sign Sara Hjalmarsson to Two-Year Contract - WebWire

21 October 2026

Sceptres Re-Sign Sara Hjalmarsson to Two-Year Contract WebWire [...]

Keys To Success: Toronto Sceptres - The Hockey News

19 October 2026

Keys To Success: Toronto Sceptres The Hockey News [...]

Toronto Sceptres Re-Sign Sara Hjalmarsson to Two-Year Contract - Yahoo Sports

20 October 2026

Toronto Sceptres Re-Sign Sara Hjalmarsson to Two-Year Contract Yahoo Sports [...]

Report: Sceptres 2026 draft pick Emerson O’Leary retires from hockey - Sportsnet.ca

7 October 2026

Report: Sceptres 2026 draft pick Emerson O’Leary retires from hockey Sportsnet.ca [...]