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Opinion

A row of traditional semi-detached homes in Leaside. Staff Photo.
Opinion

When will we move to protect Leaside’s character?

December 1, 2019 Geoff Kettel

It seems the pace of threats to Leaside’s residential character is quickening.  The LPOA recently asked our councillor to arrange a meeting with City Planning to consider the status of the various efforts proposed over …more

A row of traditional detached homes in Leaside. Staff Photo.
Opinion

How do we honour Leaside’s past without being shackled to it?

December 1, 2019 Glenn Asano

Two songs are competing for space in my head. Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi (“They paved paradise…”) and Pink Floyd’s Another Brick in the Wall (“We don’t need no thought control…”). What’s racking my brain? …more

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Why we don’t take sides on the issues facing us

March 1, 2014 Lorna Krawchuk

In the two years that our paper has been in publication, we have received many letters in response to our writers’ and columnists’ articles. These include critiques on development issues affecting both Leaside and Bennington …more

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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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