Terry Fallis
A room of one’s own
I’m writing this column in the room where I’m blessed to do most of my writing. I’m sitting in the third-floor library in our home overlooking our backyard and its huge maple trees. When I’m …more
Month: October 2020
Cycling
Could Leaside be a 15-minute city?
The 15-minute city is an idea currently getting more than its 15 minutes of fame. Paris is planning to be one, Ottawa has made it part of its new official plan and C40 Cities are …more
Sports
Trading ballet slippers for hockey skates changed my life
Last year I did something I never imagined I’d do. I hung up my ballet slippers and traded them for hockey skates. At age 16, I decided to take up hockey. Yes, you read that …more
City Councillor
Leaside’s green assets and the City Ravine Strategy
In 1995, journalist Robert Fulford wrote: “Ravines are to Toronto what canals are to Venice, hills are to San Francisco, and the Thames River is to London” – a sentiment that rings especially true in …more
Sports
My fond farewell to Leaside’s Zamboni
The smell of sweat made cold by the icy air; the walk from the change room to the rink made awkward by the blades of skates against rubber mats; the sound of ice being scraped …more
Development
Mid-rises are marching down Bayview’s west side
Mid-rise is coming to Bayview! Last month this column mentioned three projects: • 1408-1420 Bayview. Midblock between Merton and Davisville – the project rezoning is approved and the site plan is under review. • 1466-1500 …more
Editor's Welcome
Enjoy the ride!
We’re in the midst of a transformation. Yes, some of the transformation is being driven by the pandemic and the pivots we are all making. But much of the transformation in Leaside is happening organically. …more
Letters
Letters October 2020
Re: Cycling in Leaside Ms. Burtin Fripp’s balanced and thoughtful article inviting a renewed discussion on cycling in the city and more specifically in Leaside was innocuous enough that Mr. Cartney’s tartly worded response then …more
Community
Park life! Georgia Walsh Memorial Playground ready for action
If you’ve strolled by the Leaside Library recently, you will have noticed the exciting goings-on at the playground, nearly ready to welcome the new Georgia Walsh Memorial Playground addition. With a towering play structure with …more
Leaside Residents Association
Weed in Leaside? How does your garden grow?
Leaside is renowned for its greenery, originally laid out a century ago on garden city principles, featuring long curved streets lined with trees. Lots of trees! Many Leaside homeowners and renters have green thumbs. They …more