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‘I found Metrolinx duplicitous’

October 1, 2015 Jon Burnside

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

Jon Burnside
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Can we trust Metrolinx?

September 1, 2015 Jon Burnside

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

Jon Burnside
City Councillor

Broken main slows work at SmartCentre

July 1, 2015 Jon Burnside

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

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Thinking behind RioCan’s plans

May 1, 2015 Jon Burnside

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

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City Councillor

Disappointed by the developer’s attitude

March 1, 2015 Jon Burnside

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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I will find funds for traffic study

February 1, 2015 Jon Burnside

As our traffic committees in both North and South Leaside get started, we will be looking at ways to reduce the volume of traffic. I am aware that residents are tired of hearing about traffic …more

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We need to step back on Laird

January 1, 2015 Jon Burnside

In the days after the election I met with residents and began addressing their concerns. However, I officially started my role as your councillor on Dec. 1 and my office team is now in place. …more

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Pat Jeffreys. Photo Lorna Krawchuk.
In the Spotlight

Pat Jeffreys celebrates four decades of volunteer service

by Lorna Krawchuk in People

Bob Cairns was building houses for returning veterans in North Leaside at the end of World War II. A number of the semis on Beaufield, Glenbrae and Broadway were his creations. These houses took on ...more
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