While traffic volumes have dropped significantly during the pandemic, congestion is a major issue on many of Toronto’s main arteries – including Bayview Avenue, Eglinton Avenue, and many other streets in Leaside. It’s been estimated …more
The motto of our City’s Parks, Forestry, and Recreation division is “a City within a park” – a sentiment that has been more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spending time outdoors is not …more
In June, City Planning staff began conducting virtual Committee of Adjustment (CoA) hearings for the first time since March, when all in-person meetings were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I have since heard from …more
The holiday season is upon us, and I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. Filled with immense challenges and change, COVID-19 has had a profound effect on …more
In the 10 months since the first positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Toronto, almost every facet of life has changed – from how we shop, eat, socialize, and work, to how we experience …more
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
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
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
In a matter of months, the COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down, forcing many of us to adapt to a new normal where our houses are no longer just our homes, but also …more
For many of us, life has changed drastically over the last few months. Spring is often the time of year where we begin to venture outdoors again, enjoying the mild weather after a long and …more
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