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Jon Burnside is City Councillor for Ward 26.
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Thinking behind RioCan’s plans

May 1, 2015 Jon Burnside

On April 28 (past Leaside Life’s deadline), the city planning department was to hold the mandatory community consultation for the proposed development at 660 Eglinton East (Sunnybrook Plaza). The objective of this consultation is for …more

Jon Burnside
City Councillor

Disappointed by the developer’s attitude

March 1, 2015 Jon Burnside

Once again we have another proposal that is not in keeping with the current zoning by-laws. The applicant hoping to redevelop the site at 146 -150 Laird Dr. (Golden Griddle and Durant Motors heritage building) …more

Jon Burnside
City Councillor

I will find funds for traffic study

February 1, 2015 Jon Burnside

As our traffic committees in both North and South Leaside get started, we will be looking at ways to reduce the volume of traffic. I am aware that residents are tired of hearing about traffic …more

Jon Burnside
City Councillor

We need to step back on Laird

January 1, 2015 Jon Burnside

In the days after the election I met with residents and began addressing their concerns. However, I officially started my role as your councillor on Dec. 1 and my office team is now in place. …more

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Leaside 110 – Reflections on an archival exhibit

by Geoff Kettel in History

In last month’s Leaside Life we proclaimed “The Layers of Leaside are Redux!”  The Leaside 110 archival exhibit at Leaside Library, with maps, photos and artifacts displaying the history of the Town, plus three pop-up ...more
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