Welcome back from your summer, whether or not you were away. Autumn approaches. It always feels as if September (not January) is really the start of a new year, with schools reopening, activities starting up, …more
When we left off in the August issue of Leaside Life, the Committee of Adjustment (CofA) had just approved the amended application for minor variance of three storeys (amounting to 33 units). The options left …more
The Leaside Residents Association hopes you are enjoying a relaxing and tranquil summer. But beware! Our summer is likely to get busier any minute now. Soon we will approach Don Valley West’s November 4th byelection …more
Just say no! This was the message from Leaside to the North York Committee of Adjustment in each of 71 written submissions (yes, I counted them) in opposition to – and none in support of …more
We knew she was struggling with a resurgence of her cancer, but the news of her passing on May 16 hit hard and deep. Jaye was a City Councillor for 14 years, and OUR Councillor …more
Over the last month, I’ve spent many hours reflecting on the life and legacy of Councillor Jaye Robinson. I had the honour of working with Jaye for close to seven years and I feel immense …more
As you might expect, most Leasiders, when they contact the LRA, do so to ask for information or advice on local planning or traffic issues. The runner-up topic? You guessed it. Not enough enforcement! Residents …more
While a song about a character’s inability to rebuff a “suitor” in the classic Broadway musical Oklahoma was vaguely comedic, Toronto’s Committee of Adjustment’s seeming indifference to the word “no” is nothing for Leasiders to …more
As Leaside Life was heading into production, we learned of the death of Councillor Jaye Robinson. The Don Valley West councillor was a powerful and passionate advocate for the Leaside, Bennington Heights, and Thorncliffe communities. …more
As I write, a giant sinkhole has opened up on Moore Avenue, by the entrance to Mount Pleasant Cemetery’s Visitation Centre. To be accurate, I should really say the sinkhole has RE-opened, as this is …more
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