Stories
In our Hood
Most have noticed fencing at the northeast corner of the SmartCentre at Laird and Wicksteed. The area is being prepared for a larger LCBO store, the last building to be completed on the site, and …more
Year: 2012
John Parker
We’ll soon see if we have a battle on our hands
2 Laird Dr. Former Postal Station R. Another development site. Another condo application. Does it have to be this way? I have been told that Leaside residents don’t want their city councillor to explain things …more
History
Who would buy this town hall?
You have seen the sign. The former Leaside Town Hall at the corner of McRae and Randolph is for sale. But who would buy a former town hall attached to a fire hall, once the …more
Leaside Residents Association
You are not a safe distance away
Many Leasiders believe that their homes are located “a safe distance away” from any of the currently proposed local development projects, so they will not be affected. They are wrong. They think that because their …more
Stories
‘We won’t sit back and take it’
Paul Malozewski, spokes-man for the residents who met with MP John Carmichael Oct. 9 sent a press release, excepts from which are below: Leaside residents made clear their expectations leading up to Oct. 9 that this …more
Stories
Free buttons now ready
We’re getting ready! The souvenir buttons are now available, free, at the Leaside Public Library. Before we know it, it will be 2013 and the centenary of the founding of the Town of Leaside. One …more
Stories
Looking for flexibility in flight paths
A number of Don Valley West residents, especially from North Leaside and Lawrence Park, have expressed concern about the increased volume of air traffic over their homes, specifically of aircraft preparing to land at Pearson. …more
Stories
MP asked to get these facts
Resident-representatives of Forest Hill, Bathurst/St. Clair, and North Leaside (Brentcliffe/Eglinton) asked MP John Carmichael for the following: Relief sought The residents of the affected neighbourhoods seek the following relief: A. A return to air traffic …more
Stories
Movie scenes here
On Monday, Sept. 17, a movie crew came to Leaside to film KICK-ASS2, an action-hero based comedy. I could not find any other feature Hollywood movie made in our neighbourhood in the last 20 years. …more
Stories
Curling Club gets stronger
Leaside Curling Club this fall has gone through 50 years of boom and decline,and come out of it stronger than ever. Its members, 900 of them, the most ever, ages 6 to over 90, helped …more