The face of Leaside is changing rapidly. Within the next five years, the local landscape will be home to thousands of new residents living in both tall and mid-rise developments. Our map gives a snapshot …more
In 2019, in response to rising global temperatures due to increasing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, the City of Toronto declared a climate change emergency. Toronto set its new greenhouse gas emission target to …more
The spring market is here, and in Leaside that means multiple offers. There are a number of factors that see homes here selling well over the asking price, such as historically low interest rates and …more
In last month’s column I promised to report on the LRA’s first meeting with Toronto’s recently appointed manager of area transportation planning, Eric Chan. We supplied him with copies of the LRA’s Leaside Traffic Calming …more
** This below article has been updated with the more recent update from Jaye Robinson ** Please see link: here. Dear Friends and Neighbours, After the barrage of news over the past week, I …more
Selling a family home after a parent dies can be an emotional time. Some heirs may be in a hurry to dispose of the property and move on. However, selling a property owned by an …more
Over the last year, a series of controversial provincial decisions affecting the City of Toronto’s council size, budget, land use planning, and transit system have reminded us of the power provinces wield over municipalities. We …more
You may have noticed that the byline for this column now says “Leaside Residents Association.” New membership rules for the Leaside Property Owners’ Association, approved at our Annual General Meeting at the end of last …more
More than 200 years ago, the Lea family purchased the former Lot 13 in the third concession from the Bay. This acquisition marked the unofficial birth of Leaside as we know it today. From these …more
Our latest real estate column features Lynda Gorges, Broker, Re/Max Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage, offering her unique take on housing in the community. Many seniors say they would prefer to keep living in their homes …more
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