About the LRA

The Leaside Residents Association (LRA) is a not-for-profit organization representing the residents of the neighbourhood of Leaside in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We aim to enhance the livability of Leaside for all residents. Learn more about us, including the area we cover!


Latest Leaside News

Architectural rendering of proposed buildings at 849 Eglinton Ave. E. 7 storey masonry building in the foreground with two taller buildings in the background.

849 Eglinton Ave. E. Community Meeting

Zoom Webinar
June 26 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Developer PEM Eglinton LP is hosting an applicant-led Community Meeting to discuss the updated plans for the redevelopment of 849 Eglinton Avenue East into a new mixed-use development.  There will be a short presentation by members of the Project Team followed by a Question & Answer session. They look forward to sharing more information with you on the updated vision for the site.

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Jane’s Walk heads to Bennington Heights

Join LRA President Geoff Kettel and Mitch Bubuji as they lead a Jane’s Walk through Bennington Heights.

When: Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m.
Where: Meet at Evergreen Gardens Park – just west of Bayview Avenue and south of Moore Avenue

Bennington Heights was first settled in the 1870s by John Cudmore and Daniel Ryan, who operated successful market gardens on their properties until the area was developed in 1889.

Today, Bennington Heights has the ambience of a mid-20th century residential neighbourhood, an enclave like a more modern Wychwood Park.

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April 14 Annual & Special Meeting & Candidates Meeting

Monday, April 14, 7 p.m.
William Lea Room

Leaside Memorial Community Gardens
1073 Millwood Road
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Agenda items include a resolution to expand the area served by the Leaside Residents Association to include the area bounded by Eglinton Ave. E., Laird Dr., Vanderhoof Ave., and the west edge of the Don Valley.

Following the (short) annual meeting, there will be remarks from our MPP and local councillor, and a federal Candidates Meeting starting at approximately 8 p.m. Questions may be submitted ahead of time via email or in writing prior to the meeting. No questions will be taken orally from the floor.

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Apply by March 17 to join Leaside Memorial Arena Board

Local residents are needed to serve on the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board. The Board is looking for individuals with a background in law, human resources, non-profit leadership, sports development, or sports facility operation.

Learn more and apply by March 17

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Provincial Election 2025

Election Day: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Advance Polls: Thursday, February 20 – Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

See ElectionsOntario to check voter registration, poll locations etc.

Unfortunately we did not manage to arrange a Candidates Meeting with a residents association interests’ focus this time. However there are two opportunities on February 18 and February 19 to meet your Don Valley West Candidates!

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Ward 11 TDSB Trustee by-election

Election to fill vacant Ward 11 Trustee seat (same boundaries as City of Toronto Ward 15, Don Valley West)

Election Day: Monday, March 3, 2025, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Advance Polls:  Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

See more voter information and poll locations…

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Committee of Adjustment

Have you just received a notice from the Committee of Adjustment about a neighbouring property and don’t know what to do?

Check out our guidelines and explanation of the procedures and let us know if you need assistance!

C of A Guidelines

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We will also try to keep you informed of any issues specific to your street or immediate vicinity, including Committee of Adjustment applications, LPAT hearings, etc.

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Character Guidelines

Thinking of renovating, adding, or rebuilding? Consult the character guidelines developed to help owners, architects, and designers in gaining an understanding of what makes Leaside’s natural and architectural attributes valuable and how to extend these to new development.

Character Guidelines