Articles by Jon Burnside

What may have seemed like a good idea to some and benign to others has, in my opinion, brought undesirable consequences to the community. I’m talking about the lobbying effort that resulted in Metrolinx adding …more

I thought I would use this opportunity to update you on a number of issues in Leaside – a winter roundup! The apparently dormant Smart Centre site near Wicksteed and Laird is stirring. Although this …more

Each year at budget time, the discussion of taxes – property taxes in particular – reaches a fever pitch. As a new member of the Budget Committee, I heard firsthand the call of some citizens …more

In this good news article, I’m really only the reporter. The Donwood Institute was founded in 1967 by Dr. Gordon Bell and was located beside the peaceful ravine setting on Brentcliffe Rd. in North Leaside. …more

Shortly after DiamondCorp presented its development proposal for 939 Eglinton Ave. East to the community, I formed a working group in the hope of finding a more palatable option. The original 1,500-unit submission with four …more

Unfortunately, Leaside is not immune to the wave of “pot shops” that have opened in Toronto. While we are home to only one of 130 reported shops across the city, it is one too many. In my opinion, the …more

Shane Baghai, the developer of 3 – 5 Southvale, first submitted his proposal over one year ago for the sites immediately adjacent to Leaside Memorial Gardens. A community consultation was held by our Planning department …more

Have you ever wondered what single issue I receive the most calls about? While development, traffic volumes and driver behaviour are the overriding concerns of the community as a whole, on a day-to-day basis I …more

Those who frequent the dog run at Sandy Bruce Park, on Moore just east of Bayview, will tell you it’s a muddy mess. I agree. The question is how to fix it. If there are …more