Development
Jaye loved Leaside (and Leaside loved Jaye)
We knew she was struggling with a resurgence of her cancer, but the news of her passing on May 16 hit hard and deep. Jaye was a City Councillor for 14 years, and OUR Councillor …more
Local
City Councillor
I remember City Councillor Jaye Robinson
Over the last month, I’ve spent many hours reflecting on the life and legacy of Councillor Jaye Robinson. I had the honour of working with Jaye for close to seven years and I feel immense …more
Leaside Residents Association
Where’s the enforcement?!
As you might expect, most Leasiders, when they contact the LRA, do so to ask for information or advice on local planning or traffic issues. The runner-up topic? You guessed it. Not enough enforcement! Residents …more
Development
The Committee of Adjustment just ‘cain’t say no’
While a song about a character’s inability to rebuff a “suitor” in the classic Broadway musical Oklahoma was vaguely comedic, Toronto’s Committee of Adjustment’s seeming indifference to the word “no” is nothing for Leasiders to …more
City Councillor
Jaye Robinson: A legacy of community engagement
As Leaside Life was heading into production, we learned of the death of Councillor Jaye Robinson. The Don Valley West councillor was a powerful and passionate advocate for the Leaside, Bennington Heights, and Thorncliffe communities. …more
Leaside Residents Association
There has to be a better way
As I write, a giant sinkhole has opened up on Moore Avenue, by the entrance to Mount Pleasant Cemetery’s Visitation Centre. To be accurate, I should really say the sinkhole has RE-opened, as this is …more
Development
The Leaside station overbuild – update
It’s been almost a decade since the “overbuild” of the Leaside LRT station became a Leaside Life story, which began with rumours of extra below-ground infrastructure designed to enable a tower overbuild. Now we are …more
Development
Leaside’s become a demolition derby
Leaside has a growing collection of empty sites waiting for development. Demolish, then construct – right? Well, not necessarily. How about Lake Leaside between Vanderhoof and Wicksteed? And there’s the further demolition of adjacent buildings …more
Leaside Residents Association
Spring means peak construction in Leaside
It used to be said that Toronto has two seasons: winter – and construction. This year, although winter has been less predictable, construction has been reliably predictable and more non-stop than ever. As for spring, …more
Real Estate
Properties Unlimited Realty Brokerage celebrates 40 year milestone
On February 28, 2024, Properties Unlimited Realty Brokerage turned 40, but there is nothing middle-aged about our company. The firm remains a strong Leaside family business: the owners and founders are Wendy LeBlanc and her …more