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Jon Burnside is City Councillor for Ward 26.
939 Eglinton
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More density at our doorstep

May 1, 2017 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

Sandy Bruce Dog park.
City Councillor

Jon Burnside’s winter roundup

March 1, 2017 Jon Burnside

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

A street in Leaside.
City Councillor

Taxed to the max? How high are Leaside’s property taxes?

February 1, 2017 Jon Burnside

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

Mens Night out at Leaside Pub.
City Councillor

A special place – Leaside, take a bow!

January 1, 2017 Jon Burnside

As your Councillor, I normally like to use this opportunity to update you on important issues along with my views and actions. However, this month, I wanted to share a different perspective. I am keenly …more

Dr. Bell
City Councillor

Bellwood opens its doors

December 1, 2016 Jon Burnside

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

939 Eglinton
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939 Eglinton Ave. East decision – where do we go from here?

November 1, 2016 Jon Burnside

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

Jon Burnside
City Councillor

Taking aim at Leaside’s pot shops

October 1, 2016 Jon Burnside

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

Jon Burnside
City Councillor

Baghai reduces proposal by 30 percent

September 1, 2016 Jon Burnside

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

Parking ticket
City Councillor

Most complaints about parking

July 1, 2016 Jon Burnside

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

Sandy Bruce Dog park.
City Councillor

$100,000 to fix a dog run?

June 1, 2016 Jon Burnside

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

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