John Parker

Leaside is a stable community. But in a fast-growing city like Toronto every community feels the pressures of change breathing down its neck. For a city councillor, the task of managing those pressures never lets …more

One of the mysteries of municipal government – and one of its most misunderstood functions – is the role of the municipality in land development matters. Let’s see if I can shed some light on …more

One major development application currently under consideration in our community is the proposal to redevelop the former post office site at 2 Laird Dr. The new owners have submitted a proposal to demolish the existing …more

Earlier this month the proposed new SmartCentre on the north side of Wicksteed Ave. was approved by unanimous vote of North York Community Council. After all the controversy, innuendo, name calling, etc. attached to this …more

Enough letters to my office on this topic have come from Leaside residents to satisfy me that it merits attention in my Leaside Life column. So here goes: I oppose any proposal to invite a …more

It has been a few months now since the new traffic signal lights went in at the intersection of Laird and McRae/Wicksteed but I continue to receive calls and messages about them. Some people think …more

Much has happened on my transit file since the showdown that shook up the TTC commission earlier this year. Two developments in this regard should be of particular interest to Leaside residents: 1. Eglinton LRT …more