Rat-a-tat-tat-tat. My colleague Geoff Kettel goes down the list. Mid to high intensification around the new Crosstown stations per the GTHA provincial growth plan: Concert Properties at Sunnybrook Plaza, Diamond at Eglinton & Brentcliffe, and …more
“Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is important you do it.” Mahatma Gandhi. The importance of citizen participation in governance is an essential ingredient for our democracy. Just this past year we were …more
In April, I wrote about Leaside’s city-calculated “neighbourhood equity” score. I posed the question: what do you think we should measure in order to make a general assessment of Leaside’s condition? In response, retired teacher …more
How do we know a business is successful? Well, longevity is at least one indicator. I was reminded of this when our editor produced a copy of the 60-year old, 47-page booklet entitled “The Leaside …more
I had put it off as long as I could, but on April 10th I reluctantly paid a visit to the gas station on Millwood Road. The $1.47 per litre confirmed the federal carbon tax …more
Would it bother you if I told you Leaside placed eighth out of 140 in a City of Toronto ranking, just ahead of Rosedale but behind Lawrence Park and Forest Hill? Well, it would if …more
Once again, I draw inspiration from our Leaside gardener Debora Kuchme. Last month she wrote, “In 1913, like a mindful gardener, Frederick Todd planted the seed for Leaside to become a Garden City. …He set …more
After assessing the damage done to my portfolio in the roller coaster ride of the 2018 markets, I made a resolution to better protect my assets going forward. But some of my dearest assets do …more
Before the Japanese celebrate the new year, an important end of year ritual is osoji (a.k.a. the major cleanup), which provides the opportunity to welcome the incoming year with a clean slate. Never too early …more
Fudge! I desperately tried to turn the front door latch, and it wouldn’t budge. The key turned and the deadbolt opened but the door handle latch just would not cooperate. What the fudge! I had …more
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