That woman in the funny money above is Agnes Macphail, a one-time Leaside resident who lived at the corner of Donegall and Millwood. She was also the first woman elected as a Member of Parliament …more
The April 15 deadline for responses to our resident survey has passed. With the huge development proposal for 939 Eglinton East in mind (and in the knowledge that Leaside in general has become a prime …more
“Whatever the outcome, we (the residents and the LPOA) presented a well thought out position to the Ontario Municipal Board, and in so doing clearly indicated the community’s concerns and the areas where the proposal …more
A double-sided billboard outside Leaside Memorial Community Gardens could be in for a facelift that would generate four times the annual rental for the arena and reduce the cost of ice time. That would be …more
Storm sends St. Anselm steeple flapping Powerful winds badly damaged St. Anselm’s towering church steeple – a Leaside landmark – on Easter Monday. Copper plates ominously sprang loose on the 52-year-old spire, and noisily flapped …more
Leaside’s first athlete of the year, Martha McCabe, has once again won a spot on Canada’s Olympic team. She’ll compete in the 200-meter breaststroke in Rio this summer. McCabe, raised in Bennington Heights and a …more
Final preparations are under way for Bellwood Health Services (formerly the Donwood Institute) to move back this fall to 175 Brentcliffe Rd., owned by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). The 65,000-square-foot building …more
“There is a well-known axiom within the realm of food and beverage that advises (or cautions) patrons of establishments to stick to the house’s themed cuisine; it’s one I would have been better to have …more
April and May are considered our busiest months so expect very large prices in Leaside and Bennington Heights this spring. For example, some sales that have already happened: Several homes sold that would be considered …more
Picture this: It’s 2021 and the new Eglinton LRT is finally operating. The years of digging, noise and disruption during its construction are over. You emerge from the underground LRT station at Bayview Ave.at mid-afternoon, …more
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