With the confirmation of unmarked graves of Indigenous children at residential school sites across Canada, the trauma inflicted by the residential school system upon Indigenous communities must remain at the forefront of our societal conscience. …more
When 10-year-old Bani Arora heard from a classmate that she had to wait until she went home to change her feminine hygiene product, it got Bani wondering. How many students were too embarrassed to …more
“Canadians need their say, and that’s what we’re going to give them,” said Prime Minister Trudeau on August 15, announcing that Canada was heading to the polls on September 20th. As a first-time voter, I …more
Few people today know of Ontario’s frequency standardization project. But in the 1950s, it was one of the largest, most expensive and ambitious energy projects ever undertaken. The 10-year, $400 million project was launched in …more
At the beginning of June, it seemed like a tall order. Could a grassroots group, a local not-for-profit and a community agency pull off a bike-a-thon and community celebration in less than six weeks? The …more
Anthony Picilaidis’s used-car sales company, AJS Auto Sales, is truly a Leaside family affair. Picilaidis started AJS about four years after the software company where he worked as chief customer officer was sold and he …more
All has been quiet on the traffic front. Not on Leaside’s streets, where increased traffic mirrors pre-pandemic times, even though there’s usually a summertime traffic decrease when people are away at cottages. No, the quiet …more
Earlier this year (Leaside Life, March, 2021), we asked: “Will Leaside be getting an MZO?” for the tower proposal expected at the Leaside (Bayview) LRT station site. A Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) is not due …more
On Sept. 1, 2021, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will celebrate its centennial, marking 100 years of moving Toronto. I am honoured to serve as Chair of the TTC as we recognize this important milestone …more
Last September I optimistically wrote the headline “Leaside Gardens: Welcome to the New Normal” because, in addition to gearing up for a return to the classroom, there was added excitement as the 5,000 visitors Leaside …more
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