If you walk through Leaside in the springtime, you will likely pass by several homes in various stages of the construction process. In some cases, these new builds deviate significantly from the prevailing form and …more
Last month’s column described how the City moved forward with its Laird in Focus Plan. RioCan’s development application for 815-845 Eglinton Ave. East was approaching decision point at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), and …more
Here we are, entering a new year and a new decade. Looking ahead, we anticipate both changes and challenges: Leaside as a community is strong, but so are the pressures facing us. Leasiders continue to …more
Welcome to our second real estate column, where different Leaside real estate agents and experts offer their unique take on housing in the community. This month, Charlene Kalia, a sales representative with Chestnut Park Real …more
Proposed Laird in Focus Plan policies and RioCan’s development application for 815-845 Eglinton Ave. East both passed major milestones recently. North York Community Council adopted staff recommendations for policies, called Special Area and Site Policies …more
Early in November the Leaside Property Owners’ Association held our 2019 Annual General Meeting. It was well-attended. We reported about many of the usual subjects of interest and/or concern to Leasiders, such as development pressures …more
I would like to extend my warmest wishes to you and your families this holiday season. I hope you are able to relax and spend time with loved ones during this busy time of year! …more
The Leaside community has always been blessed with great leaders and creative thinkers. In the mid-80s, two individuals in particular stood out and joined forces to develop housing solutions for retirees in Leaside. Bob Hart …more
Liberal Incumbent candidate Rob Oliphant will once again represent the constituents of the Don Valley West riding as part of a Liberal minority government. Winning handily, Oliphant received 55% of the 51,017 votes cast with …more
In the short period of time I’ve represented Leaside, I’ve quickly learned that there are longstanding traffic issues in the neighbourhood. Over the last year, I’ve held multiple meetings with the Leaside Property Owners’ Association …more
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