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Month: December 2019

Charmaine and her husband Dustin Kuruc.
Business

Charmaine Sweets: a hidden treat on Vanderhoof

December 1, 2019 Ken Mallett

If you think the little white building standing alone at the corner of Vanderhoof and Brentcliffe looks a little like a cake box, you wouldn’t be far off. And inside you’ll find cakes. And cookies. …more

Bessborough School in Leaside.
Schools

Advocating for school capacity in planning decisions

December 1, 2019 Rachel Chernos Lin

The Laird in Focus Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) is a development plan currently working its way through city government and described on the City’s website as “a vision and plan to guide growth …more

Real Estate

Leaside real estate ends year on a high note – detached homes rise by 9.5%

December 1, 2019 Guest Contributor

Welcome to our second real estate column, where different Leaside real estate agents and experts offer their unique take on housing in the community. This month, Charlene Kalia, a sales representative with Chestnut Park Real …more

Proposal for 815-845 Eglinton E.
Development

Important Laird and Eglinton development update

December 1, 2019 Geoff Kettel

Proposed Laird in Focus Plan policies and RioCan’s development application for 815-845 Eglinton Ave. East both passed major milestones recently. North York Community Council adopted staff recommendations for policies, called Special Area and Site Policies …more

Caroling at St. Cuthbert's Anglican. Photo Kathi Davies.
Churches

Let’s go a-caroling in Leaside

December 1, 2019 Staff

Carols with Friends at St. Cuthbert’s A long-standing tradition at St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside is Carols with Friends – this year on Mon., Dec. 16, starting at 7 p.m. in the church. For many, this evening …more

Happy Holidays 2019 image.
Business

Holiday Gift Guide 2019

December 1, 2019 Staff

Welcome to our 2019 Holiday gift guide!                  

Tutto Pronto, 1551 Bayview Ave.
Business

With Bayview’s Tutto Pronto, everything is ready for Leasiders

December 1, 2019 Guest Contributor

Anna Maria Graziano is one busy lady these days. Fifteen years ago, she opened an Italian restaurant and takeout pasta store at Fairlawn and Avenue Road aimed primarily at serving the local community. Recently, Graziano …more

Jaye Robinson Incumbent, 
Former Ward 25
City Councillor

The new Ward 15 – a year in review

December 1, 2019 Jaye Robinson

I would like to extend my warmest wishes to you and your families this holiday season. I hope you are able to relax and spend time with loved ones during this busy time of year! …more

A streetscape in Leaside.
Leaside Residents Association

LPOA AGM highlights – broader focus, new name to come!

December 1, 2019 Carol Burtin Fripp

Early in November the Leaside Property Owners’ Association held our 2019 Annual General Meeting. It was well-attended. We reported about many of the usual subjects of interest and/or concern to Leasiders, such as development pressures …more

A row of traditional semi-detached homes in Leaside. Staff Photo.
Opinion

When will we move to protect Leaside’s character?

December 1, 2019 Geoff Kettel

It seems the pace of threats to Leaside’s residential character is quickening.  The LPOA recently asked our councillor to arrange a meeting with City Planning to consider the status of the various efforts proposed over …more

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Leaside was once flying high as Toronto’s hub of ski jumping

by Susan Scandiffio in History

Leaside is well-known for its shopping, its restaurants, its leafy streets, its 72 storage facilities … and its history of ski jumping. Yes, neighbours, Leaside was once THE hub of ski jumping in Toronto. In ...more
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