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GTA Liberal candidate’s relations with China consulate trigger fresh concerns

17 April 2025

Peter Yuen attended a Queen’s Park ceremony in 2016 to commemorate the authoritarian regime’s 67th anniversary alongside then-Ontario Liberal premier Kathleen Wynne. [...]

Over $3.5M in magic mushrooms, DMT seized in major Ontario drug bust

17 April 2025

Police close 'Project Magic' investigation with $3.5M in drugs seized, including magic mushrooms and DMT. 15 individuals have been charged with two wanted in U.K and Egypt. [...]

NHL playoffs avoid election conflict

17 April 2025

Canadian hockey fans will be able to vote in the upcoming federal election without having to give up any post-season action. [...]

Blue Jays option Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo

17 April 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned utility player Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced Thursday. [...]

Jets to start off NHL playoff schedule

17 April 2025

The Presidents' Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets will kick off the Canadian slate of NHL playoff games. [...]

Integrity commissioner bans Ontario lobbyist over Greenbelt dealings

17 April 2025

A central figure in the Greenbelt scandal has been banned from lobbying the Ontario government for two years after the province's integrity watchdog determined he violated laws. [...]

More than 100 new measles cases reported in Ontario as total reaches 925

17 April 2025

Measles has 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. [...]

Male victims of Riverdale double homicide identified

17 April 2025

The two victims killed in the double shooting in Riverdale earlier this week have been identified by police. Quentin Caza, 18, of Toronto and Jeremy McNeil, 20, both of Toronto, [...]

Haitians face record hunger as gang violence grips country in throes of economic crisis

17 April 2025

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — More than half of Haiti’s population is expected to experience severe hunger through June, and another 8,400 people living in makeshift shelters are projected to starve, [...]

Frank Stronach committed to stand trial after preliminary inquiry into two charges

17 April 2025

TORONTO — An Ontario court has committed billionaire businessman Frank Stronach to stand trial on two charges related to two complainants as part of his Toronto sexual assault case. Ontario [...]

1 arrested, 1 at large, after tow trucks set on fire in Newmarket

17 April 2025

York Regional Police have arrested one person and are searching for a second suspect after two tow trucks were set on fire in Newmarket. The first incident took place on [...]

Trump claims tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming

17 April 2025

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump showed little signs of backing down on his plans to tariff the world Thursday — even as members of his administration continued to claim [...]

WestJet halts bid to hire temporary foreign workers as pilots

17 April 2025

MONTREAL — WestJet has walked back its bid to put temporary foreign workers in the cockpit. In an email, spokeswoman Julia Kaiser confirmed that the airline halted its hunt for [...]

Person found dead in vehicle fire in Whitby

17 April 2025

An investigation is underway after a person was found dead inside a vehicle in Whitby. Durham police were called to Consumers Drive, east of Brock Street, just before 9 a.m. [...]

Victims ID'd in Riverdale double homicide: Toronto police

17 April 2025

Quentin Caza, 18, and Jeremy McNeil, 20, were shot and killed in the city’s east end Tuesday night, police say. [...]

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 [...]

Canada Votes: Federal leaders English-language debate

17 April 2025

Watch the leaders of Canada’s main federal political parties face off on April 17, in the only English-language debate of the election campaign. Leaders meet in Montreal at 7 p.m. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

Schedule released for Sens vs. Leafs round 1 playoff series

17 April 2025

The best of seven series between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs begins on Sunday in Toronto. [...]

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. Ford says the new bill could also speed up the development of [...]

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. [...]

De Grasse's Grand Slam Track participation a signal that it's worth answering the series' call

17 April 2025

As CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell writes, more fans will watch Grand Slam Track when more recognizable names participate. So Canada's Andre De Grasse, who joins the men's short [...]

What to watch this long weekend in sports

17 April 2025

CBC Sports' daily newsletter guides you through some key events, including playoff games in the NHL, NBA and women's hockey world championship. [...]

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

16 April 2025

Vancouver Rise FC defeated Calgary Wild FC 1-0 in the Northern Super League's inaugural match on Wednesday. Canadian women's national team midfielder Quinn entered lore by converting a penalty kick in the [...]

Soccer legend Marinette Pichon ready for next challenge with NSL's Montreal Roses

17 April 2025

Marinette Pichon, who is widely regarded as the first French female soccer star, has never shied away from a challenge. These days, she's helping make history in Canada as sporting [...]

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. [...]

One sad graphic that shows every Canadian team's Stanley Cup playoff run since 1994

25 June 2024

Here is every Canadian team's playoff run since 1994, the year after the cup was hoisted by the Montreal Canadiens. [...]

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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