Real Estate
Fewest home sales in 10 years
The number of home sales in Leaside and Bennington Heights last year was the lowest in 10 years. Only 162 homes traded hands in 2015 compared to the 10-year average of 220 homes per year. …more
Year: 2016
Development
SAHIL: At one point it looked dead
The story of SAHIL part 2 At the end of last month’s Part 1, banks had refused to provide loans to the planners of SAHIL, at Bayview and McRae, because they were unfamiliar with the …more
Food
SAHIL 3 took a short walk
We chose Vero Trattoria, an Italian restaurant that has been a feature on Bayview for the past seven years. My wife and I have enjoyed eating there several times over the years. Under new ownership …more
Development
33 Laird plan has a serious problem
The drive to re-vamp the east side of Laird Dr. for retail continues unabated. The latest is an official plan and zoning by-law amendment application for 33 Laird, at the corner with Canvarco, for which …more
City Councillor
We need more crossing guards
The appallingly dangerous driving practices of many travelling on Leaside roads and the corresponding concern for pedestrian safety has generated many requests to increase the number of crossing guards at busier intersections. Staff Sgt. Moyer …more
Business
This letter writer has a good point
The Eaton Centre is open 78.5 hours a week, 52 weeks of the year. Closed only on Christmas Day, every store is open the other 364 days of the year, rain or shine. If I …more
Churches
Syrian refugee family arrivals here have started
**UPDATE: The St. Augustine refugee family arrived January 15. The St. Anselm family was to arrive January 21. The Church of St. Augustine, on Bayview, has partnered with St. Matthew’s Church, in Riverdale, and knew …more
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
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