Community
The struggle for seniors to stay in Leaside
The Story of SAHIL Part 1 SAHIL (Stay at Home in Leaside) was built at Bayview and McRae 15 years go – not by a developer, but by a courageous group of seniors and activists …more
Month: January 2016
Community
Burnside thinks he has solved that weed problem
Councillor Jon Burnside is optimistic that a solution has been found, using extra help from community groups, for maintaining the Leaside arena grounds so they’re not overgrown with weeds. “The islands [in the parking lot] …more
Development
151 Airdrie: Another gee, please forgive us case
Leaside has its share of demolished/reconstructed houses that do not “fit” the neighbourhood, by virtue of excessive height and massing, and non-traditional architectural style. And assuming they went to the Committee of Adjustment for approval, …more
People
Born in the fast lane – and still there
Leaside resident, former teacher and busy volunteer Elaine Snider started life in the fast lane – literally. She and her twin sister were born as the taxi her mom was in was racing downtown from …more
Development
Over 40% more homes already proposed
“If all residential development applications currently before the city for the Leaside residential area and the residential area within the Leaside Business Park are approved, it would result in an over-40 percent increase in residential …more
Staff
In Brief – January 2016
Leasiders worried that zoning changes proposed at the LRT stations could lead to big high-rise development were partly calmed at a city meeting recently. The changes are needed by Metrolinx to construct the underground stations …more
People
He’s the oldest curler, 89, at Leaside rink
Howard Cook didn’t start curling until he was 50 years old, but he’s made up for his late start by sticking with the sport for the past 40 years. Leaside’s oldest curler, who will celebrate …more
Real Estate
Yearly home values up 8.14% for 10 years
Over the last 10 years Leaside homes have averaged an annual return of 8.14 percent. These are great numbers and the distinct lack of inventory has helped keep the values up. Leaside has averaged 220 …more
History
How one word could save more of our heritage
Can a report be fatally flawed yet fixed by the addition of one word? I think so and here’s how. The Durant Motors office building at 146-150 Laird Dr. is proposed to be partially demolished …more
Curious Idler
Curious Idler – January 2016
MP sworn in with three holy books Three holy books were used by new Liberal MP Rob Oliphant when swearing his oath of allegiance on Nov. 20. They were the Christian Bible, the Jewish Tanakh …more