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Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Friday, Jan. 31

31 January 2025

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Friday, Jan. 31. [...]

As Trump threatens, should Ontario keep its ‘eggs in the EV basket?’

31 January 2025

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford promised to spend billions on electric vehicle subsidies if re-elected, while his opponents question if he got Ontario the best EV deal. [...]

COMMENTARY: How could calling a snap election hinder or help Doug Ford’s re-election bid?

31 January 2025

Given that Ford could have waited months to risk losing his job as Ontario’s leader, why would it make sense to call an election so far ahead of schedule? [...]

Federal government advised Ontario to reroute Highway 413: documents

30 January 2025

The federal government advised Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives to reroute their signature Highway 413 project to protect endangered species, internal documents reveal. [...]

‘Rapidly increasing’: Ontario communities engulfed with measles cases declare outbreak

30 January 2025

A measles outbreak has been declared by two neighbouring Ontario public health units as there are now 19 confirmed cases of the virus in the area. [...]

On the offensive? Ontario party leaders take campaigns into opposition territory

30 January 2025

As the second day of Ontario's snap election campaign got underway, party leaders struck out into fresh territory looking to woo voters in areas they didn't win last time around. [...]

6 people charged as police investigate increased butter thefts in Ontario

30 January 2025

Peel police say the recent rise in butter thefts represents a 135 per cent increase compared to 2023, and more than 180 similar incidents were reported to the force. [...]

Carney to announce plan to kill consumer carbon price; shift to green incentives

31 January 2025

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is expected to announce a plan on Friday to abandon consumer carbon pricing but keep industrial pricing in place. “The consumer carbon tax [...]

Middle East latest: Families welcome news of 3 more male hostages to be released

31 January 2025

The organization representing families of hostages held in the Gaza strip was celebrating the news that three male hostages would be released Saturday as part of the ceasefire agreement between [...]

Toronto man, woman charged in high-end vehicle theft investigation across GTA

31 January 2025

A man and a woman from Toronto face several charges stemming from a high-end vehicle theft investigation spanning the GTA. In July 2024, authorities launched an investigation into a group [...]

German parliament expected to vote on migration bill that could pass with far-right support

31 January 2025

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s parliament is expected to vote Friday on an opposition bill calling for tougher rules on migration that could become the first legislation to pass thanks to [...]

New Brunswick must adapt in face of U.S. tariff threats: premier

31 January 2025

FREDERICTON — Premier Susan Holt warned that New Brunswick faces “serious headwinds” if the United States imposes tariffs but promised to hold the line and meet the targets her government [...]

Liberal ministers make last-ditch pitch in D.C. to stop Trump tariffs on Canada

31 January 2025

WASHINGTON — A trio of federal cabinet ministers is in Washington today making a last-ditch attempt to stop U.S. President Donald Trump from imposing economically devastating tariffs on Canadian imports. [...]

Price increases, new partners on the table as Canadian businesses prepare for tariffs

31 January 2025

TORONTO — Jessica Miao has been stressed out since November, when U.S. President Donald Trump first threatened to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. The co-founder of Apricotton, [...]

Ontario snowbirds worry they won't be able to vote in Ford's snap election

23 January 2025

Ontario advocates launch employment toolkit, say criminal records 'shouldn't act as a life sentence'

31 January 2025

Nearly four million Canadians have a criminal record, according to a federal government estimate. Accessing that talent pool could be an economic boon, as well as a way to help [...]

Why CUSMA isn't going to stop U.S. tariffs if Trump wants them to happen

31 January 2025

CBC readers want to know how the U.S. is able to impose tariffs on Canada. The answer: The country cannot rely upon the text of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) to [...]

Man critically injured, woman seriously injured after west-end Toronto house fire: paramedics

31 January 2025

A house fire in the west end has left a man with life-threatening injuries and a woman with serious injuries, Toronto paramedics say. [...]

Ford says he'll honour Ontario's EV commitment, Crombie and Stiles less definitive

30 January 2025

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford said Thursday he will honour Ontario's commitment to the burgeoning electric vehicle sector if re-elected, while his main political rivals were less definitive. [...]

Ontario's police watchdog clears officer who opened fire at man after another officer shot

31 January 2025

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit has cleared a Toronto police officer of wrongdoing after he fired his gun at a man during a robbery investigation last year. [...]

Woodstock man, 19, charged in fatal Brampton crash, Peel police say

30 January 2025

A 19-year-old Woodstock, Ont. man has been charged in a Brampton crash that killed one man and left two other people injured in November, according to Peel Regional Police. [...]

'He's the show': American superstar speed skater Stolz ready to dazzle at hometown oval

31 January 2025

It’s been 20 years since a speed skating World Cup has been held at the Pettit National Center in Milwaukee. But after all of the mind-boggling success 20-year-old Jordan Stolz [...]

Cassie Sharpe on winning X Games gold and motherhood

30 January 2025

The 2018 Olympic champion freestyle skier details what it was like to win the X Games in Aspen and how her perspective has changed since becoming a mom. [...]

Will NFL stars play Olympic flag football? Should they?

30 January 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter explores the possibility of a football Dream Team at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. [...]

Mahomes-Hurts Super Bowl matchup is evidence that a true meritocracy needs a diverse talent pool

30 January 2025

Even if the NFL wanted to unblacken its pregame entertainment, we'd still see racial progress on the field, where quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes will duel in the Super [...]

Figure skaters, coaches among those killed after plane, helicopter collide near Washington

30 January 2025

A crash between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter has killed teen figure skaters returning from a national meet with their mothers and coaches, as well as a [...]

Blue Jays land 3-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer on 1-year, $15.5M US deal

30 January 2025

Max Scherzer, 40, spent last season with the Texas Rangers where he posted a 2-4 record with a 3.95 earned-run average and 40 strikeouts, but missed much of the campaign [...]

Monica Wright Rogers named 1st GM of WNBA expansion Toronto Tempo: reports

30 January 2025

Monica Wright Rogers has been hired as the first general manager of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo, according to reports. [...]

Beija Flor Bouquets preserves floral memories

1 January 2025

Twenty years ago, while travelling to exotic locales, Davida Vineberg saw beautiful flowers that had been preserved for future enjoyment. She was so mesmerized by these bouquets that she can’t [...]

ÜNI Learn Play Café offers a unique hub for families

1 January 2025

In March 2024, Melissa Saunders realized her dream of creating a space where both children and adults can enjoy educational experiences and make new friends, called ÜNI Learn Play Café, [...]

Fitter and stronger for 2025 with Eleanor Feetham

1 January 2025

If your New Year’s resolution is to be fitter and stronger, local Leasider Eleanor Feetham’s got you covered. Based in Leaside, Eleanor Feetham, owner of E-Fitness (E-Fitness.ca), offers a variety [...]

Young Poet’s Corner

1 January 2025

Welcome to the Young Poet’s Corner! Here, we share poems from students at Leaside High School, either members of the school’s Young Writers Club or students in the school’s Writers [...]

Ramona’s warms the community with comfort food

1 January 2025

Leasiders have embraced a popular Thornhill restaurant, which opened at 1608 Bayview Ave. in May 2023. Fans of Ramona’s, who had been making the trek to the original location, which [...]

Hitting the ground running

1 January 2025

It is a thrill to be writing my first column in Leaside Life as your new City Councillor for Ward 15 – Don Valley West. After serving six years as [...]

Editor’s Welcome January 2025

1 January 2025

New beginnings! Some form of ‘health is wealth’ makes many people’s perennial New Year’s resolutions lists. Two years ago, I resolved to add more weights to my fitness regime. I’d [...]

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

Now Open! New Businesses on Bayview

23 December 2022

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! [...]

Fixing a house!

31 January 2025

All set up to fix the house on Roxborough. The work goes all over the year -- even January!Another picture on the Lobby.It's best to leave the cars under the [...]

Yonge and Roxborough!

30 January 2025

The new building is starting! That's where the coffee and pizza places were as well the gym for kids. It won't be too high but Yonge and Roxborough is changing [...]

A policeman on Yonge Street!

30 January 2025

The policeman was dealing with cars at Yonge. In this case an ambulance.A motorcycle on MacPherson. It's quite scary to be a motorcyclist at any time. But especially in the [...]

The subway is the way to go!

29 January 2025

The subway works best in this weather! Best to avoid your car if you can!Looks good on MacPherson. But there is a lot of snow. Best not driving.Our garbage got [...]

Winter is here!

29 January 2025

The snow is on Molson -- but not only on Molson! It's everywhere! [...]

On MacPherson . . .

28 January 2025

No clothes on this guy! Maybe he can buy some on Yonge Street!No books again! People have have taken some that were there! More coming, no doubt!The other coffee place [...]

Mitfar put them inside!

27 January 2025

There is a lot wind along Yonge Stree so Mitfar put the nice balls inside! [...]

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 [...]

Vote November 4, 2024 – Ward 15 By-Election

30 October 2024

The Ward 15 By-Election set for November 4, 2024, will decide on a candidate to succeed Councillor Jaye Robinson as Ward 15 representative on City Council. Voting places will be open [...]

Province releases Therme deal details, while 865 trees are bulldozed at Ontario Place

4 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 [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin

23 September 2024

I want to make a difference in people’s lives. I want to make sure we have safe, clean, accessible, affordable, and friendly neighbourhoods where communities and businesses can thrive. [...]

Habiba Desai

23 September 2024

As a dedicated advocate for community safety and development, I am running for City Councillor in Ward 15 to address key issues affecting residents’ quality of life. My platform focuses [...]

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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