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Geoff Kettel
Development

How will Eglinton affect Leaside?

November 1, 2013 Geoff Kettel

Eglinton Connects, developing its long-term vision for the land use and streetscape of Eglinton Ave. from Mount Dennis to Kennedy, revealed its plans at public consultation Oct. 7, 8 and 9. How do they affect …more

Carol Burtin Fripp
Leaside Residents Association

We are not doomed to traffic chaos

October 1, 2013 Carol Burtin Fripp

In my September column, I promised to say more this month about the LPOA’s upcoming Leaside traffic study. As readers will recall, $50,000 of our settlement from SmartCentre North is earmarked for this, and the …more

Geoff Kettel
Development

Character of Leaside at stake

October 1, 2013 Geoff Kettel

The proposed redevelopment of the former post office site at Malcolm and Southvale (wonder why the street address is 2 Laird Dr.) would place an eight-storey condominium next to existing single family homes on the …more

A streetscape in Leaside.
Leaside Residents Association

City did not tell us of big proposal

September 1, 2013 Carol Burtin Fripp

As another summer comes to a close, LPOA anticipates a busy autumn and winter. The issues we were working on before the summer began continue: development proposals (939 Eglinton at Brentcliffe; the former Leaside post …more

Geoff Kettel
Development

Long term vision for Eglinton

September 1, 2013 Geoff Kettel

The Eglinton Connects Planning Study, a project of City Planning, is developing a long term vision for the land use and streetscape of Eglinton Ave. from Mount Dennis to Kennedy in light of the coming …more

Carol Burtin Fripp
Leaside Residents Association

Traffic study will aim for our protection

July 1, 2013 Carol Burtin Fripp

How’s the traffic on your street? Do drivers stop at stop signs? What about speeding? Have you noticed other – and increased –  traffic-related problems in the neighbourhood? Other than development issues, traffic complaints top …more

Geoff Kettel
Development

A future for the Layers of Leaside

June 1, 2013 Geoff Kettel

So the Layers of Leaside tableau display, which describes and illustrates the community’s rich cultural history and built heritage through maps, images and text, was on display at the Leaside Library for an all-too-brief six …more

No Picture
Development

Owners had already tried to demolish Talbot homes

June 1, 2013 Geoff Kettel

Last month we were surprised to find out that an application had been made to convert the Garden Court Apartments, 1477 Bayview Ave., to a condominium (and the tenants were not informed). This month we …more

A streetscape in Leaside.
Leaside Residents Association

$110,000 was the best LU-LPOA could do

May 1, 2013 Carol Burtin Fripp

Over the past year and a half, Leasiders have stated – very clearly – your concerns about the proposed SmartCentre North development. You were worried about increased traffic and congested roads, about the potential loss …more

Geoff Kettel
Development

Surprised by Garden Court condo proposal

May 1, 2013 Geoff Kettel

We were surprised last month to find out that an application had been made to convert the Garden Court apartments, 1477 Bayview Ave., to a condominium (and the tenants were not informed). This property is …more

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A Leaside dog. Staff photo.
In the Spotlight

Leaside Life’s gone to the dogs…and cats, and gerbils, and guinea pigs!

by Susan Scandiffio in Business

From cats to dogs, and so many animals in between, Leaside is a neighbourhood full of beloved pets. And thankfully, it’s also a neighbourhood with plenty of pet services right at your fingertips. Walkers, boarders, ...more
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