Will Ashworth

They say the type of car you drive says a lot about your personality. Read on to see what types of cars Leasiders are driving, and then draw your own conclusions. The British marketing research …more

Three years ago, I embarked on an exercise of fun — and potential learning! The Leaside Stock Index was born in February 2014 as the result of an innocent drive past the Canadian headquarters of …more

Here at the “Business of Leaside,” we’re obsessed with the shops on Bayview. We’re continually asking ourselves the vexing questions that must be addressed for the street to be thriving as a retail destination in …more

In November’s issue, my column discussed five possible ideas for a new building on the one-acre site at the northeast corner of Laird Dr. and Wicksteed Ave. that up until recently was the home of …more

The speculation is over. After several years debating the pros and cons of selling their prime piece of real estate located at the northeast corner of Laird Dr. and Wicksteed Ave., the Ricci brothers – …more

“I think it’s too dense. I think it’s too tall. And I think it’s too much.” Councillor Joe Cressy, Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina This comment by Councillor Cressy appeared in a September 12 article by Toronto …more

My previous column in July suggested that Leaside should come up with some kind of builders’ seal of approval as a way to ensure residents aren’t bullied by badly behaved builders who care little about …more

Where are the good builders in Leaside? Recently, I received a long email from a Leaside resident complaining about the seemingly non-existent tree protection rules the city has in place for homes under construction in …more