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Looking back over the past year, I think we can all agree that traffic and development were the two most pressing issues in Leaside. While recognizing that the LRT and its construction bring us some …more

While most of us have heard the term Eglinton Connects, perhaps not everyone knows exactly what it means and the implications for Leaside. Eglinton Connects is the city’s plan for the future of Eglinton Ave. …more

By now, most North Leaside residents should have received a traffic survey in their mailboxes. The purpose of the survey is to start the engagement process as well as to identify residents’ greatest concerns and …more

In my last column I mentioned my concern about Metrolinx’s involvement in development of the McDonald’s site and south on Bayview Ave. My understanding of prior meetings between Metrolinx and city officials was that Metrolinx …more

The benefits of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT to our city have been mentioned many times over, but what is less clear and even less welcome are the consequences to our community. The biggest issue we …more

On April 28 (past Leaside Life’s deadline), the city planning department was to hold the mandatory community consultation for the proposed development at 660 Eglinton East (Sunnybrook Plaza). The objective of this consultation is for …more

Once again we have another proposal that is not in keeping with the current zoning by-laws. The applicant hoping to redevelop the site at 146 -150 Laird Dr. (Golden Griddle and Durant Motors heritage building) …more

As our traffic committees in both North and South Leaside get started, we will be looking at ways to reduce the volume of traffic. I am aware that residents are tired of hearing about traffic …more

In the days after the election I met with residents and began addressing their concerns. However, I officially started my role as your councillor on Dec. 1 and my office team is now in place. …more