Re Business of Leaside Mr. Ashworth: Sometimes being a contrarian is neat. But your recent column on 939 is just provocative. Consider these points: 1. Residents are not responsible for adding more millions to Diamond’s …more
In the October issue of Leaside Life, “Where in Leaside,” we showed part of the plaque marking the location of the Agnes Macphail House. The property at 720 Millwood Road (also known as 2 Donegall …more
The people who call this great neighbourhood home are passionate about their community. That’s a wonderful thing. But lately, talking with families, I’ve heard over and over again how worried people are. About the development. …more
In November, thousands of students in the TDSB celebrate two important events – Remembrance Day and Aboriginal Education Month. It is a time of reflection and enquiry when we examine our past and look to …more
One hundred years ago Canada’s bravest soldiers fought at Vimy Ridge in what was to become an iconic battle in the “War to End All Wars”. To mark the centennial, students from Leaside High School …more
Shortly after DiamondCorp presented its development proposal for 939 Eglinton Ave. East to the community, I formed a working group in the hope of finding a more palatable option. The original 1,500-unit submission with four …more
Less than six months ago 2,200 Leasiders completed a survey questionnaire regarding the DiamondCorp development proposal for 939 Eglinton Ave. East, and an overwhelming majority of the respondents (92.7 per cent) didn’t think the massive …more
The people of St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church have been marking the congregation’s 125th anniversary for the past year, with the festivities culminating in a Homecoming Celebration over the first weekend of October. Why a full …more
Leaside churches and their friends are busy supporting refugee efforts. The Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury joined in sponsoring a Syrian family with St. Matthew’s Church in Riverdale. Their formal sponsorship period will end …more
When we think of judges, we see them as extremely intelligent and literate people. And they are. But perhaps more so now, thanks to the efforts of an English professor at the University of Toronto …more
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