letters

‘Oblivious to hypocrisy’ Save our Leaside? What Leaside? Let’s have a look. A traditional Leaside home comes up for sale. It is scooped up by a developer, torn down, and a large, $1 million+ house …more

The BIA’s efforts to improve parking issues along Bayview should not just focus on cars. Leaside is home to many cyclists (and the Leaside chapter of one of Toronto’s largest cycling clubs, Morning Glory). Yet, …more

Property tax became easier After 45 years in the same house in North Leaside, we have decided to sell and move on. Like many Leaside Lifers, we raised our family, tended our garden, and enjoyed …more

She thought Sunnybrook could not be changed Really enjoy Leaside Life. I feel it keeps me up to date on all that is happening in our area. I was not altogether shocked to see that there …more

Epitomizing spirit of Leaside in the ‘50s Re: Leaside Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony I had the pleasure of attending the recent induction ceremony for the latest entrants. My family grew up in North …more

‘Let’s change our pink ribbons to red’ I wonder if the neighbourhood would like to switch the pink ribbons we have all around our trees and posts for Georgia Walsh to red ribbons? The new …more

We are not the paper roll company Thank you for the article on St. Anselm’s 75th anniversary. I have many fond memories of my days there. However, I want to point out that my surname …more

Low flying noisy aircraft make music to my ears Listening to aircraft flying into Pearson, I hear the sound of prosperity. I hear Canadian business travellers returning from other parts of Canada, the U.S. or …more

Two Gurkha films in the archives Lorna Krawchuk reports (July) that Gurkha Welfare Appeal (Canada) archives have been housed in the Tanager Ave. home of the late Major Michael Burke and his widow, Carol. Two …more

The following is an exchange of letters about seeking heritage designation for South Leaside: I am pleased that steps have been taken to protect South Leaside as a heritage designation district but I am very …more