Letters – March 2016
When reading Leaside Life this month, I was very interested in the book Mobilize! Why Canada Was Unprepared for the Second World War, by Larry Rose. My family immigrated to Canada from China two years …more
When reading Leaside Life this month, I was very interested in the book Mobilize! Why Canada Was Unprepared for the Second World War, by Larry Rose. My family immigrated to Canada from China two years …more
Confessing to an old secret Subject: Life in Leaside 1932-1946. I recently found your newspaper on the internet. Leaside brings many fond memories from skating in the park at McRae and Millwood and early Sunday …more
‘Ashworth does a great disservice’ Why do you persist in providing a platform for Will Ashworth in Leaside Life? Leaside businesses likely need Ashworth’s advocacy as much as Leaside stockholders need his futile Leaside Stock …more
Metrolinx is getting a bad rap Recent issues of Leaside Life have included columns that sound an alarm bell over word that Metrolinx is acquiring land at the south-east corner of Bayview and Eglinton in …more
A split Leaside ‘not effective representation’ Open letter to Councillor Jon Burnside: Dear Councillor Burnside, I write with reference to the Toronto Ward Boundary Review, and the ward redesigns provided in its report. The Leaside Property …more
‘Oblivious to hypocrisy’ Save our Leaside? What Leaside? Let’s have a look. A traditional Leaside home comes up for sale. It is scooped up by a developer, torn down, and a large, $1 million+ house …more
The BIA’s efforts to improve parking issues along Bayview should not just focus on cars. Leaside is home to many cyclists (and the Leaside chapter of one of Toronto’s largest cycling clubs, Morning Glory). Yet, …more
Property tax became easier After 45 years in the same house in North Leaside, we have decided to sell and move on. Like many Leaside Lifers, we raised our family, tended our garden, and enjoyed …more
She thought Sunnybrook could not be changed Really enjoy Leaside Life. I feel it keeps me up to date on all that is happening in our area. I was not altogether shocked to see that there …more
Epitomizing spirit of Leaside in the ‘50s Re: Leaside Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony I had the pleasure of attending the recent induction ceremony for the latest entrants. My family grew up in North …more
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