Stan Flemming’s call to action in the April 2025 issue of Leaside Life said it all: “Our country and our community are at a crossroads and it’s a good time to reflect on what makes …more
Following my February column in Leaside Life regarding the new development application for Sunnybrook Plaza (“Sunnybrook Plaza goes B.I.G.”), I had a conversation with Concert Properties and reviewed the application materials in greater detail. The …more
Recently this column has focused on the major intensification projects situated east and west of Bayview and Eglinton, and from Laird to east of Brentcliffe, all driven by the anticipated arrival of the Eglinton Crosstown …more
A new application to replace the two-tower (11, 16 storeys) proposal approved in 2016 for Sunnybrook Plaza (660 Eglinton Ave. E.) with a three-tower proposal (32, 37 and 43 storeys) was submitted by Concert Properties …more
The west side of Bayview north of Eglinton is experiencing multiple development applications for projects that well exceed the precedent-setting initial application on the east side at 1837-45 Bayview. You may know the story already …more
The ongoing saga of the development application at 1837-45 Bayview Ave. (southeast corner of Bayview and Broadway) continues. September’s Leaside Life reported on the inability to appeal the Committee of Adjustment decision to approve an …more
By the time you read this you will know all about the upcoming Ward 15 by-election – the candidates and the issues, having attended the Oct. 16 virtual candidates’ meeting organized by the By-Election Planning …more
The Ward 15 by-election set for Nov. 4, 2024, will decide on a candidate to succeed Councillor Jaye Robinson as our Ward 15-Don Valley West representative on City Council. That person will also be appointed …more
When we left off in the August issue of Leaside Life, the Committee of Adjustment (CofA) had just approved the amended application for minor variance of three storeys (amounting to 33 units). The options left …more
Just say no! This was the message from Leaside to the North York Committee of Adjustment in each of 71 written submissions (yes, I counted them) in opposition to – and none in support of …more
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