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Bayview Streetscape.
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COVID-19 sharpens the focus on the street

June 1, 2020 Carol Burtin Fripp

I’ll say one thing for social distancing: it’s focused a lot of public attention on our main streets and sidewalks, and their unsuitability for both car traffic and safe and enjoyable walking and cycling, especially …more

A streetscape in Leaside.
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Use this time to get to know the LRA better

May 1, 2020 Carol Burtin Fripp

During these weeks of self isolation, with too much free time on our hands, I have a suggestion, courtesy of the Leaside Residents Association. Go to the LRA website (lpoa.ca) and catch up on local …more

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Our Traffic Management plan is underway!

April 1, 2020 Carol Burtin Fripp

In last month’s column I promised to report on the LRA’s first meeting with Toronto’s recently appointed manager of area transportation planning, Eric Chan. We supplied him with copies of the LRA’s Leaside Traffic Calming …more

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It’s official! We are now the Leaside Residents Association

March 1, 2020 Carol Burtin Fripp

You may have noticed that the byline for this column now says “Leaside Residents Association.” New membership rules for the Leaside Property Owners’ Association, approved at our Annual General Meeting at the end of last …more

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No Valentine’s Day for traffic and transit woes

February 1, 2020 Carol Burtin Fripp

Although February is the month of Valentine’s Day, which should produce plenty of good vibes (not to mention chocolates and roses), weather-wise it always feels like ‘the dog days’ of winter, neither winter nor spring. …more

Construction of the LRT. Photo Geoff Kettel.
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Changes and challenges face the LPOA in 2020

January 1, 2020 Carol Burtin Fripp

Here we are, entering a new year and a new decade. Looking ahead, we anticipate both changes and challenges: Leaside as a community is strong, but so are the pressures facing us. Leasiders continue to …more

A streetscape in Leaside.
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LPOA AGM highlights – broader focus, new name to come!

December 1, 2019 Carol Burtin Fripp

Early in November the Leaside Property Owners’ Association held our 2019 Annual General Meeting. It was well-attended. We reported about many of the usual subjects of interest and/or concern to Leasiders, such as development pressures …more

Bayview Bus. Staff photo.
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Some good news on the traffic front

November 1, 2019 Carol Burtin Fripp

Speeding drivers are a constant threat to everyone. For many years Leasiders have called for traffic calming on our residential streets to reduce this danger. We should not have to wait for accidents and near-accidents …more

Traffic in Leaside. Staff photo.
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Our AGM, traffic, development, and so much more!

October 1, 2019 Carol Burtin Fripp

First, an announcement: the Leaside Property Owners’ Annual General Meeting will take place on Mon., Nov. 4, in the Tennis Lounge at Trace Manes. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. …more

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Autumn is upon us

September 1, 2019 Carol Burtin Fripp

It is encouraging to note that over the summer City Council gave the Vision Zero 2.0 program strong support, with its recommendations to reduce speeding on Toronto streets. As I suggested in last month’s column, …more

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