What’s driving change in Leaside? Sure “the market” is a key driver, but the North York Committee of Adjustment, which decides on severances and minor variance applications for properties in residential Leaside and the Leaside …more
At LPOA’s January public board meeting, The Brown Group presented a new proposal for a block-long, nine-storey condominium- plus-mixed-use building on Bayview Ave., from Hillsdale to Soudan. The current zoning for that block is designated …more
Semi-detached homes have become the big story in this year of booming prices for Leaside and Bennington Heights homes. From the end of November last year to the end of November this year, which includes …more
A good-size crowd attended the LPOA’s Annual General Meeting on Nov. 25, and it was a lively and informative event featuring our new city councillor, Jon Burnside, as speaker. We also awarded Leasider Roger Cattell, …more
There were many residents at a public meeting early in December who had split feelings about a proposed nine-storey mid-rise building proposed for the west side of Bayview Ave. from Hillsdale Ave. to Soudan Ave. …more
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
Here’s how the world works in the microcosm of Leaside-Bennington Heights real estate. Last year there were fewer homes for sale so costs climbed all year long. This past October there were many more homes …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 mediation has ended, the Ontario Municipal Board has approved the result and we can now announce what will happen at 262 Bessborough (the Thomas G. Elgie Farmhouse). There will be two additional houses on …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
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