With Metrolinx’s station construction at Bayview and Eglinton Aves. and the corresponding lane reductions, more and more drivers are looking for alternate routes. Unfortunately, one of those is Parkhurst Blvd. Although traffic levels on Parkhurst …more
The appallingly dangerous driving practices of many travelling on Leaside roads and the corresponding concern for pedestrian safety has generated many requests to increase the number of crossing guards at busier intersections. Staff Sgt. Moyer …more
Looking back over the past year, I think we can all agree that traffic and development were the two most pressing issues in Leaside. While recognizing that the LRT and its construction bring us some …more
While most of us have heard the term Eglinton Connects, perhaps not everyone knows exactly what it means and the implications for Leaside. Eglinton Connects is the city’s plan for the future of Eglinton Ave. …more
By now, most North Leaside residents should have received a traffic survey in their mailboxes. The purpose of the survey is to start the engagement process as well as to identify residents’ greatest concerns and …more
In my last column I mentioned my concern about Metrolinx’s involvement in development of the McDonald’s site and south on Bayview Ave. My understanding of prior meetings between Metrolinx and city officials was that Metrolinx …more
The benefits of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT to our city have been mentioned many times over, but what is less clear and even less welcome are the consequences to our community. The biggest issue we …more
Many residents have asked me the status of the SmartCentre North development and why it appears to have stalled. Most of us have speculated that the anchor tenant will be Walmart. However, with the demise …more
On April 28 (past Leaside Life’s deadline), the city planning department was to hold the mandatory community consultation for the proposed development at 660 Eglinton East (Sunnybrook Plaza). The objective of this consultation is for …more
Once again we have another proposal that is not in keeping with the current zoning by-laws. The applicant hoping to redevelop the site at 146 -150 Laird Dr. (Golden Griddle and Durant Motors heritage building) …more
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