“It’s a BYOB event,” says newly-elected Bayview Leaside BIA chair Trae Zammit of The Smokin’ Cigar. “That means, Bring Your Own Broom, and help us clean up the community.” The new Business Improvement Area’s fall …more
In my last column I mentioned my concern about Metrolinx’s involvement in development of the McDonald’s site and south on Bayview Ave. My understanding of prior meetings between Metrolinx and city officials was that Metrolinx …more
A split Leaside ‘not effective representation’ Open letter to Councillor Jon Burnside: Dear Councillor Burnside, I write with reference to the Toronto Ward Boundary Review, and the ward redesigns provided in its report. The Leaside Property …more
The Georgia Walsh Memorial All-Star Baseball Games and Fun Fair, held at Trace Manes Park Aug. 29, raised $72,500 for re-juvenating the park’s playground. The project is a partnership with the Toronto Parks and Trees …more
“Lots of Leaside people tell me they are downsizing,” says Madison (no last name given) of Elegant Garage Sale, on Bayview. “We’re getting many people come in with silver, good china, crystal and furniture. They’ve …more
The Shane Baghai development beside the Leaside arena is running into a problem with parking. Baghai wants to use the new arena driveway from Southvale as a main entrance to get to the eight-storey condo …more
George Armstrong, captain of the 1967 Stanley Cup-winning Maple Leafs, is one of five 2015 inductees into the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame. Armstrong, who has lived in Leaside since 1960, will be honoured at …more
It was a good thing that Cheryl French’s husband drove the three ladies only to dinner at L’Avenue, 1568 Bayview. On a balmy evening early in September the three neighbours on Rutherglen Rd., she said, …more
1955: Joe and Cheryl Joe works a regular shift at Canada Wire & Cable, brings home $5,000 a year, is a shop steward for the union. Cheryl makes his lunch, gets the kids to school, …more
Do you feel as if the federal election campaign has been going on forever? By the time this issue of Leaside Life arrives at your home, the politicking will have been going on for almost …more
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