“We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.” – …more
Very few neighbourhood issues become so infamous that they earn a nickname within the community, but that’s exactly what’s happened with the unfinished development site at 70 Wicksteed Avenue – or, as you may know …more
Having officially taken office only last December, I am now experiencing my first September as a school board trustee. With three kids of my own in three different TDSB schools this year, I had a …more
Lives are busy and complex. Residents and neighbours come and go, yet once a Leasider it seems you’re always a Leasider at heart. Susan Smith and George Gutierrez were Leaside contributors for over 20 years …more
The fall has always been my favourite season, and October my favourite month. The heat of summer finally gives way to the cool and crisp but not yet cold autumn air, as we break out …more
Re: Changing Leaside I enjoyed your [Glenn Asano] article on the changes facing Leaside in the future. This is just the tip of the iceberg when you add in other social and environmental changes coming …more
First, an announcement: the Leaside Property Owners’ Annual General Meeting will take place on Mon., Nov. 4, in the Tennis Lounge at Trace Manes. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. …more
Leaside Centre One year ago this column reported on RioCan’s “Leaside Centre” development as contained in its July 2018 resubmission to the City. There were concerns about the site layout lacking a civic plaza appropriate …more
Election day on October 21 is fast approaching for the residents of Don Valley West. It’s time to head to the polls to elect your representative in Ottawa. Six candidates are running in the Don …more
Saying goodbye after nearly five decades isn’t easy. Saying goodbye to Sandy’s Cycle Shop & Books (known as Sandy’s Bikes & Books) will be especially hard, since this quirky shop has been such a local …more
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