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An accident at Parkhurst & Bayview. Photo Will Ashworth.
City Councillor

Let there be lights!

July 1, 2025 Rachel Chernos Lin

Since my election in November, I have heard from Leaside residents about traffic and transportation more than any other issue. My team and I have been working to advance new road safety measures and congestion …more

Photo Linda Carte.
Development

Leaside’s demolition derby redux

July 1, 2025 Geoff Kettel

“Leaside has a growing collection of empty sites waiting for development.” That was the introduction to my May 2024 article about the demolition of Sunnybrook Plaza, as well as reflecting on other demolitions on Laird …more

A photo of 201 Sutherland Dr., one of the two Lea family settler homes still gracing Leaside (the other is 35 Heather Rd.). Photo Geoff Kettel.
Development

Lea family home on the market – will it be protected?

July 1, 2025 Geoff Kettel

201 Sutherland Dr. is one of the two Lea family settler homes still gracing Leaside (the other is 35 Heather Rd.). The James Lea house, built around 1909 – the “first brick house built in …more

The LRT on a traininig run. Staff photo.
Leaside Residents Association

Are we there yet (revisited)?

July 1, 2025 Carol Burtin Fripp

Leasiders hoping for information about the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, finally, will have noticed, with all the public hoopla from the Premier, on down, that The Big Announcement, when it came, was long …more

A tall residential building on the site would be precedent setting. Image: Proposed residential tower at Vanderhoof.
Development

Where’s the transition to our neighbourhood?

June 1, 2025 Geoff Kettel

The emerging residential tower community in Leaside East (from Laird to Brentcliffe on the south side of Eglinton) received another tall tower application recently. This one, for 39 storeys, is proposed for the northwest corner …more

A streetscape in Leaside.
Leaside Residents Association

Let’s make a difference, together

June 1, 2025 Carol Burtin Fripp

Here we go again. Spring has definitely arrived, bringing with it a significant increase in commuter and recreational traffic. It’s also Toronto’s famed construction season, accompanied by a large number of heavy trucks on Leaside …more

Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor, Ward 15, Don Valley West.
City Councillor

Taking action at City Hall to protect Torontonians

May 1, 2025 Rachel Chernos Lin

In response to the threat of American tariffs, we are doing our part at the City of Toronto to take action and protect our economy as part of the overall “Team Canada” approach. In March, …more

The Trace Manes Park entrance. Staff Photo.
Development

Canada counts! And Leaside is still a neighbourhood of neighbours!

May 1, 2025 Geoff Kettel

Stan Flemming’s call to action in the April 2025 issue of Leaside Life said it all: “Our country and our community are at a crossroads and it’s a good time to reflect on what makes …more

Parking ticket
Leaside Residents Association

Our AGM to be held in interesting times

April 1, 2025 Carol Burtin Fripp

As the proverb says, we live in interesting times. Have we ever had so many local by-elections (plus a provincial general election) in such a short period? I am writing this column in early March, …more

An application has been submitted for a new three-tower proposal (32, 37 and 43 storeys).
Development

Sunnybrook Plaza Goes BIG – the sequel?

April 1, 2025 Geoff Kettel

Following my February column in Leaside Life regarding the new development application for Sunnybrook Plaza (“Sunnybrook Plaza goes B.I.G.”), I had a conversation with Concert Properties and reviewed the application materials in greater detail.  The …more

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Digital Edition

Barbara Klein, front, and the business students responsible for creating Leaside Eats. Photo Anna Kravtchenco.
In the Spotlight

Leaside Eats!

by Susan Scandiffio in Community

Barbara Klein is one of those teachers.  A teacher who inspires her students. A teacher who brings out the absolute best in them and provides them with unique opportunities while meaningfully tying in course content. ...more
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