In 1995, journalist Robert Fulford wrote: “Ravines are to Toronto what canals are to Venice, hills are to San Francisco, and the Thames River is to London” – a sentiment that rings especially true in …more
Mid-rise is coming to Bayview! Last month this column mentioned three projects: • 1408-1420 Bayview. Midblock between Merton and Davisville – the project rezoning is approved and the site plan is under review. • 1466-1500 …more
Leaside is renowned for its greenery, originally laid out a century ago on garden city principles, featuring long curved streets lined with trees. Lots of trees! Many Leaside homeowners and renters have green thumbs. They …more
One hundred issues of Leaside Life, nine years of community building and place-making – stories that link people and place. My contribution over that time has been to maintain a watching brief (and a measure …more
Congratulations to Leaside Life on your 100th edition! I know how much hard work goes into each issue before it is ready for print. Thank you to everyone at Leaside Life for providing a platform …more
COVID-19 has shown us both human and scientific vulnerabilities, as well as the tremendous strength of the human spirit and the determined resolve of our healthcare workers and researchers to beat this virus. People all …more
You may recall the Friends of Toronto Cemeteries (FTC) court win against the Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries (MPGC) (Leaside Life, issue #81, February 2019). Well, no surprise, the MPG appealed, and in a recent …more
By the time you reach this page, you will know that we are commemorating Leaside Life’s 100th issue, and while looking back, we also look forward. Leaside itself recently celebrated its centenary, and although the …more
I support cycling. I celebrate that more and more Leasiders choose cycling as their primary mode of transportation, rather than clogging the roads with yet more cars. I’m encouraged that the City has been supportive …more
As the number of active COVID-19 cases in Toronto continues to fall and a “new normal” begins to emerge, I would like to take this opportunity to provide a brief update on several initiatives in …more
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