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On Oct. 7 the LPOA held an important public meeting. Meant to be a debate among the three leading candidates for mayor, we sent out flyers throughout Leaside, announcing the event. Needless to say, we …more
On Oct. 7 the LPOA held an important public meeting. Meant to be a debate among the three leading candidates for mayor, we sent out flyers throughout Leaside, announcing the event. Needless to say, we …more
The Toronto District School Board has recently posted an open bid to the public to refurbish the tennis courts of certain schools, among them Rolph Road Public School. Did you know? A private company, Wilmington …more
Are you ready for election day, Oct. 27? Do you know where the candidates stand on the issues that matter to you? The Leaside Property Owners’ Assciation’s constitution does not allow us to endorse specific …more
Leaside is caught in a perfect traffic storm: LRT construction and Eglinton Ave. lane closures, the lure of big box retail along Laird, road repairs everywhere. And now the tragic death of a child, which …more
This could have been very bad news: on reading the agenda for the June 10 City Council meeting, my LPOA co-president Geoff Kettel noted an important motion which would have significantly affected how groups like …more
Finally it’s spring and when you open your windows for fresh air you hear birdsong. Chances are, though, you also hear the sounds of construction. On practically every street homeowners are adding additions, having renovations …more
Skill-testing question: How do you guarantee that 100 or more Leasiders will show up at a meeting? Answer: You offer to “improve” on-street parking all along their street by eliminating it. This is more or …more
Driving east on Eglinton Ave., you pass Brentcliffe Rd., and as you proceed down the hill toward Leslie St. you suddenly notice a large electronic advertising sign located ahead, on the south side of Eglinton …more
Short term pain for long term gain. That’s what we face as construction for the Eglinton LRT reaches Leaside. While some of the pain will last only for brief periods, there will still be lengthy …more
Attention shoppers! You may have heard about a major development application to build a Costco store, conveniently located on Overlea Blvd. just around the corner from your Leaside homes, on the site of the heritage-listed …more
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