Stories
Month: June 2016
History
Urban living where cattle used to roam
About 12 years ago Daniels Corporation began marketing a new condominium community they were developing on a parcel of land between CNIB and Holland Bloorview. In their promotional literature, they wrote about how the development …more
Churches
Three generations behind church architecture
June 1 marks the 75th anniversary of the official opening of Leaside United Church at Millwood and McRae. “The building was designed,” says North Leaside resident Doug Brown, “in the Gothic Revival style that was …more
History
New Leaside viaduct led to a new church
Not until 1928 was the need for a United Church in Leaside considered urgent. With the opening of the Leaside Viaduct in 1927, development of the community was rapid. Reverend James Miller canvassed the area …more
Curious Idler
Curious Idler – June 2016
Skunk steals the scene from Damon Matt Damon kept a super low profile when dropping by a movieland trailer camp that recently sprang up beside the out-of-the-way Loblaws store on Redway Rd. “Matt drove by …more
Letters
Letters June 2016
I would suggest it is… sudden recent population increase and the predictions of extraordinary future increases that are the cause of the ‘redevelopment’ projects that abound in our community. I note the letter to the editor in your May …more
Development
A TOUGH DECISION: Cheaper sports vs. visual pollution
Are we conflicted over the cost-saving interests of sports-loving families in Leaside with the rights of area residents to enjoy their homes free of visual pollution that could reduce traffic safety? I am. The decision …more
Business
The LPOA is misguided
I don’t have kids. Never will. It just isn’t a priority in my life. That doesn’t mean I can’t understand issues involving kids. Recently, the powers that be at the Leaside Property Owners’ Association (LPOA) …more
Letters
Letters to the editor – June 2016
After more than 30 years it’s time to change the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens billboard. Technically speaking, the old sign no longer conforms to the city’s legal standards, and practically speaking the new proposed sign …more
Food
Authentic Mexican — when you finally get it
“Mexico Lindo on Bayview offers good authentic Mexican food at good prices…when you eventually get your food,” said Christine Ng-Chung, Vanderhoof Ave. “We waited 30 ignored minutes at the door and another 30 minutes at …more