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Ontario man pleads guilty to killing tattoo store owner after conviction overturned

18 December 2024

Lance Burkhard pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Wednesday in the killing of Wasfi Ghalban 8 months after his first-degree murder conviction was overturned. [...]

Ontario’s Ford says Canada, U.S. should avoid trade war and take on China

18 December 2024

Doug Ford told CNN that cutting off energy exports to the U.S. remained 'a tool that we have in our toolbox' to retaliate against Donald Trump's threat of tariffs. [...]

Province warns dog owners in Ontario city of deadly parvovirus

18 December 2024

Ontario's Animal Welfare Services said concerned dog owners in Windsor should check in with their veterinarians amid a parvovirus outbreak. [...]

3 men from United Kingdom charged in beating death of Ontario restaurant owner

18 December 2024

Three men from the United Kingdom have been charged in connection to the death of Curry House owner Sharif Rahman in Owen Sound, Ont., who died following an assault in [...]

Defence seeks probation for teen who pleaded guilty to assault in alleged swarming

18 December 2024

A defence lawyer for a teen who pleaded guilty to assault in the alleged swarming of a homeless Toronto man says the girl should be sentenced to a year of probation. [...]

Barnes upgraded to questionable by Raptors

18 December 2024

It's one step forward, one back when it comes to injuries for the Toronto Raptors. [...]

Oh, baby: Ontario’s latest top newborn name list is out, with some familiar favourites

18 December 2024

Ontario's public service ministry released the most popular names for babies across Ontario on Wednesday, and for the 15th straight year, Olivia topped the chart for girls. [...]

'We'll never be the 51st state,' Premier Ford says following Trump’s latest jab

19 December 2024

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada will 'never be the 51st state,' rebuking U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s latest social media post. [...]

Porter plane lands safely at Toronto Pearson airport after mayday call

19 December 2024

A Porter Airlines flight from Ottawa landed safely at Toronto Pearson airport Wednesday evening after making a mayday call. [...]

'I still haven't slept:' Oshawa mom finds bullet hole in daughter’s dresser after 14 shots fired at housing complex

18 December 2024

An Oshawa mom discovered bullet holes in her daughter’s dresser and in the ceiling of her living room early Wednesday morning after police say more than a dozen shots were [...]

Cyclist, 2 pedestrians in hospital following downtown Toronto collision

18 December 2024

Two pedestrians and a cyclist are in hospital after being hit by a pickup truck in downtown Toronto Wednesday afternoon. [...]

Video shows arrest of 4 suspects in Richmond Hill jewelry store robbery

18 December 2024

A police helicopter helped track jewelry store robbers from Richmond Hill to Toronto, leading to the arrest of two men and two teenagers. [...]

Quebec man facing charges after fatal crash in Pickering

18 December 2024

A 20-year-old man from Quebec is facing charges after a fatal crash in Pickering early Wednesday morning. [...]

Man wanted for allegedly assaulting, forcing woman into vehicle in Missisauga

18 December 2024

Police in Peel Region are looking for a man who was allegedly seen hitting a woman and forcing her into a fleeing vehicle in Mississauga earlier this week. [...]

Fresh out of high school, living in a retirement home: Teens move in to develop fall detection system

19 December 2024

A Scarborough retirement home has two unlikely guests for the holidays: two young men, both recently out of high school. The pair moved in earlier this year to do research [...]

Distilleries disappointed to be left out of tax holiday mix

19 December 2024

Some independent distilleries are asking why they have been left out of the federal government's GST holiday, with some worried it's part of a trend of recent financial policies that have let [...]

Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries

19 December 2024

Bold and sarcastic emails are sending a message that employees won’t work outside of their regular hours. But not all snarky autoreplies strike the right tone. [...]

As SmartTrack transit costs balloon, Toronto to ask province to increase its share of funding

19 December 2024

Toronto city council has decided to ask the Ontario government to look at ways to fund what remains of a transit project first pitched by former mayor John Tory. [...]

Toronto city council chooses not to act on ombudsman report calling refugee shelter response 'anti-Black racism'

19 December 2024

Toronto city council quietly received a scathing report on Wednesday from the city's ombusdman, without discussion and without directing staff to implement any of the 14 recommendations. [...]

A cafe or corner store could be coming to a Toronto neighbourhood near you — if new zoning rules are approved

17 December 2024

There could soon be more options to grab a coffee or pick up a pint of milk in your neighbourhood, if Toronto city council approves changes to zoning bylaws that [...]

Doug Ford makes his case against Trump's tariffs in U.S. media interviews

18 December 2024

Ontario Premier Doug Ford embarked on a marathon of interviews with U.S. media earlier this week to promote the importance of trade between Canada and its southern neighbour in the [...]

Canadian basketball star Tristan Beckford signs with NCAA's Arkansas State

18 December 2024

Another rising Canadian basketball star will make his college debut next year in the U.S. Six-foot-five Tristan Beckford of Vaughan Ont., announced Wednesday that after considering numerous offers, he has [...]

How 'understated' Izzy Daniel found her way to the Toronto Sceptres top line

18 December 2024

Smarts and skating helped Izzy Daniel carve out a role, even when invites to top USA Hockey teams didn't come while growing up. [...]

Canadian QB Kurtis Rourke leads college football's most surprising team into the playoffs

18 December 2024

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at one of the most intriguing matchups of the expanded College Football Playoff: Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke's upstart Indiana vs. tradition-rich Notre Dame. [...]

New York Sirens use 4-goal 2nd period to beat Toronto Sceptres

19 December 2024

Noora Tulus scored the first of four New York goals in the second period and the Sirens used the momentum to post a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Sceptres on [...]

Olympic champion sprinter Aaron Brown sets sights on L.A. 2028 after rollercoaster experience in Paris

18 December 2024

Aaron Brown speaks about his legendary golden moment at Paris 2024 and looking ahead to 2025 and beyond. [...]

Northern Super League signs multi-year deal with Hummel to provide team uniforms

18 December 2024

The Northern Super League has signed a multi-year partnership with Hummel to become its official kit provider. [...]

Hockey Canada says officials whistling more penalties for on-ice discrimination

18 December 2024

Hockey officials are whistling more penalties for discriminatory taunts, insults and intimidation on the ice, according to a Hockey Canada report. [...]

Paul Bolté: winning entrepreneur and philanthropist

1 December 2024

“How can I help you?” That simple query is always what you will hear when meeting Leaside’s Paul Bolté, whether he’s discussing business or philanthropy. “There are choices to be [...]

Long-time Leasider kept the spirit alive

1 December 2024

Terry O’Sullivan, who died suddenly last December, had a singular gift for keeping the holiday spirit alive in Leaside. For over 20 years his jerry-rigged 10-metre-high lighted display, topped with [...]

The sorry state of Georgia Walsh playground continues

1 December 2024

As a follow-up to my November article, I report that the littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground continues. Being a woman of action, I emailed 311 with photos of [...]

Baseball phenom set to wow at Yale

1 December 2024

A young Leasider focused on academics, athletics and philanthropy is heading for a very bright future. As a kid who loved playing catch with his dad, Elliot Lascelles was drawn [...]

Editor’s Welcome December 2024

1 December 2024

It’s time for a new season 92 issues. Seven and a half years. 66,000-plus words. Countless joy. In May 2017, two-time Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour winner, Leaside-born author Terry [...]

Leaside’s great bus bust

1 December 2024

As Metrolinx moves ahead on the Ontario Line, changes to local bus transit and routes are coming. And while the Ontario Line itself is not coming through Leaside, its construction [...]

Discovering Leaside’s very own sweets trail

1 December 2024

Who knew that Leaside was such a sweet place to live? With a bounty of bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers and confectioners in the area, Leaside is a rich and tasty place [...]

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

13th Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair!

12 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! [...]

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! [...]

Community Clean Up Day

8 April 2024

Join us on April 21 to help tidy up the neighbourhood! 12 Noon to 12:45pm [...]

The best juices available!

19 December 2024

The place is still open at Yonge and Roxborough where you can find the best juices.Available for pickup on Roxborough.The only bike down Yonge Street. [...]

No bicycles on Yonge Street!

18 December 2024

Lots of cars and good weather for people to walk down the street. Not a bicycle to be seen.A nice chair on Roxborough. A great entry to a house on Roxborough [...]

On Molson and MacPherson

17 December 2024

A truck cut down the sign showing the streets. They are all driving too tight!A nice pair for anyone on MacPherson. Hopefully not too wet!All available from the same house [...]

Upright at Putti!

16 December 2024

He is available at Putti! Someone will want him!Another pop-up at Yonge and MacPherson!Lots of special things from these guys! [...]

Canada Post people to go back to work!

16 December 2024

The Federal Government has ordered Canada Post employees back to work! They should have done it at the start. The Posties should not have a right to strike. Most of [...]

Lots of barbers in our area!

15 December 2024

This one is on Yonge Street. There are more and some even on Avenue Road.Also lots of things for the dogs. This one on Avenue Road near us.Christmas carols at [...]

Looking good!

14 December 2024

Even a top hat! Maybe it's for New Years?Dance lessons anyone? In our neighbourhood!Even a holiday pop-up at Yonge and MacPherson! [...]

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 [...]

Anthony Furey

23 September 2024

I want to be the councillor for Don Valley West so I can provide effective representation to the residents on the local issues that matter to them. I know 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Rachel Chernos Lin

24 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. [...]