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Ontario election: PCs maintain commanding lead, Liberals also gaining, poll says

26 February 2025

The poll shows Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives are 20 points ahead of Bonnie Crombie's Liberals, with Marit Stiles' NDP in a distant third. [...]

Snow-covered parking garage in Ottawa partially collapses, vehicles trapped

26 February 2025

Around 50 people are without vehicles after a parking garage partially collapsed in the downtown core of Ottawa on Wednesday morning, Ottawa Fire Services said. [...]

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 26

26 February 2025

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Wednesday, Feb. 26. [...]

‘This was hate speech’: Ontario drag performers win defamation case against blogger

26 February 2025

A Thunder Bay drag performer who successfully sued a Facebook blogger for defamation over baseless accusations of pedophilia says she hopes the case serves as a cautionary tale. [...]

Doug Ford has big goals but cares about small stuff. It’s how he wins, colleagues say

26 February 2025

Doug Ford is a man of things. Things he can see, things he can touch and most importantly, things he can build. [...]

Where do Ontario’s parties stand on the Greenbelt as 10-year review approaches?

26 February 2025

When the Greenbelt was first created by the former Liberal government in 2005, the legislation mandated a review of the land every decade. [...]

John A. Macdonald is still in a box at Queen’s Park. One leader says that has to change

26 February 2025

Through Ontario's tariff-focused snap election campaign, Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has demanded a statue of Sir John A. MacDonald be put back on display. [...]

Trump pushes 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico to April 2

26 February 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed back tariffs on Canada and Mexico for another month, saying they will now be implemented on April 2. This delay comes two days after [...]

The Trump administration sets the stage for large-scale federal worker layoffs in a new memo

26 February 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agencies must develop plans to eliminate employee positions, according to a memo distributed by President Donald Trump ‘s administration that sets in motion what could become [...]

Ontario election: Here’s what the main parties are promising on five key issues

26 February 2025

With Ontarians heading to the polls on Thursday, here’s an overview of what the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens promised on five key issues during the snap campaign. Health [...]

White House says tariffs moving forward but there’s still room for negotiation

26 February 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to hit Canada and Mexico with devastating duties is set to take effect next week — but a White House official confirmed on background that [...]

Supreme Court of Canada moving away from social media platform X

26 February 2025

The Supreme Court of Canada says it’s moving away from the social media platform X. In an apparent farewell post to its more than 45,000 subscribers, the top court says [...]

Meet the musician who taught Timothée Chalamet to play guitar like Bob Dylan

26 February 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — He’s not a movie buff, so New York musician Larry Saltzman doesn’t always watch the Oscars. This year, however, he’s got a rooting interest. Saltzman taught [...]

Iran accelerates production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says, as tensions with US ratchet up

26 February 2025

VIENNA (AP) — Iran has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium as tensions between Tehran and Washington rise after the election of U.S. President Donald Trump, a report by [...]

Ford says he wants to be premier 'forever' on eve of Ontario snap election

26 February 2025

Ontario's Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford says he wants to be premier "forever" as he looks to secure a third consecutive majority government in Thursday's election. [...]

Toronto deputy mayor pitches urgent coyote action plan after string of downtown attacks

26 February 2025

A sudden uptick in coyote sightings and dog attacks this winter have downtown residents on edge - and one local politician reaching for solutions. [...]

Residents in northwest Toronto neighbourhood brace for flooding as warmer weather melts snow

26 February 2025

Residents in one northwest Toronto neighbourhood say they are worried about water in their basements as snow on the streets begins to melt due to a rise in temperature. [...]

Brampton to help local businesses find markets other than U.S. ahead of tariff threat

26 February 2025

Brampton is creating a task force to help local businesses identify new global and interprovincial markets in response to the U.S. threat to slap a 25 per cent tariff on [...]

Drug toxicity kills 7 people a day in Ontario. Why aren't major parties addressing it more this election?

26 February 2025

Karla Ghartey, a community health nurse who helped pioneer many of Sudbury's supervised consumption initiatives, says the opioid crisis will be top of mind when she heads to the polls this [...]

Your last-minute voting guide for the Ontario election

23 January 2025

Man arrested after driving wrong way on Gardiner Expressway, falling through hole at construction site: police

26 February 2025

A man in his 30s has been arrested for impaired driving after a wrong way driver drove into a closed off construction site on the Gardiner Expressway and his vehicle [...]

A mark once thought unbreakable, can Poulin eclipse Wickenheiser's Canadian points record?

25 February 2025

Over more than two decades wearing the maple leaf, icon Hayley Wickenheiser amassed a whopping 379 points for her country. While the record seems safe, one active player continues to [...]

Canada's Auger-Aliassime scores 2nd-round win at Dubai Tennis Championships

26 February 2025

Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime rallied past Portugal's Nuno Borges 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals at the Dubai Tennis Championships. [...]

Alidou's hat trick headlines 7-goal thumping as Canadian women top Taiwan to win Pinatar Cup

25 February 2025

Marie-Yasmine (Mimi) Alidou scored a hat trick Tuesday as sixth-ranked Canada won the Pinatar Cup women's soccer tournament with a dominant 7-0 victory over No. 42 Taiwan in Murcia, Spain. [...]

Sizing up Canada's Stanley Cup contenders

25 February 2025

Coming out of the fabulous 4 Nations Face-Off, CBC Sports' daily newsletter checks in on the teams hoping to end Canada's long Stanley Cup drought. [...]

Get to know the teams competing at this year's Brier

26 February 2025

The 2025 Brier men's curling championship begins on Friday in Kelowna, B.C., and runs through March 9. Here are all the skips and rinks that will be vying to become [...]

Victoire lean on Poulin, Desbiens to beat Sceptres 3-1

26 February 2025

As Canada's national women's team head coach, Troy Ryan has been on the right side of many heroic performances from Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin, but on Tuesday night the Toronto [...]

Cohort of top Canadian swimming talent exhibits viability of U Sports despite NCAA lure

25 February 2025

Kayla Sanchez, Finlay Knox, Emma O’Croinin and Blake Tierney are all set to compete at the U Sports national championships, which will be held at the U of T pool [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Letters to the Editor

1 March 2025

Dear dog owners: leash your dog! A letter from a reader: First, I would like to thank all dog owners who walk their dogs with a leash. We non-dog owners [...]

A crowded field vies to be next school trustee

1 March 2025

On March 3rd, voters in Ward 11 Don Valley West who are citizens and public school supporters will head to the polls to elect a new Toronto District School Board [...]

Get your Glow on at this Bayview spa

1 March 2025

Glow Spa, upstairs at 1675 Bayview Ave., is celebrating its anniversary of, as they say, “Proudly pampering Toronto for over 22 years.” In fact, this month marks their 23rd anniversary. [...]

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! [...]

Rebel House notes 31 years!

26 February 2025

Rebel House noting 31 years. Doing well!Police car heading fast down Yonge Street!Left to be picked up on Roxborough! [...]

City not clearing snow!

25 February 2025

Hopefully it will melt. The City hasn't cleared Molson and not much of Roxborough and MacPherson.A new house will be going up here on Roxborough. The older was had been [...]

Moving stuff!

24 February 2025

The machinery is being put on a truck on Molson.Work will start again on Yonge and Roxborough on Monday. They are putting up a building. Working on this again on Monday [...]

Should be picked up!

24 February 2025

Someone left this while unloading their car on MacPherson. Hopefully they will pick it up! [...]

A car under the snow!

23 February 2025

It's on Roxborough and can be seen under the snow. There are a number of car like that in our area. The City is not much working on the snow [...]

ABCRA regarding MacPherson

23 February 2025

ABCRA has posted a report regarding the MacPherson-Rowanwood watermain update on its page. Here is a look at what's happening.www.abcra.ca/rowanwood-macpherson-watermain-update/ [...]

Working on the snow . . .

22 February 2025

A young one is starting to work in the Toronto winter! This time on MacPherson. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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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
Have Your Say: Toronto Seniors Strategy Survey
January 22, 2025
Public Meeting to discuss 39-storey Glenavy Ave proposal
January 14, 2025

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