News

Recent redevelopment pressures are significantly reshaping neighbourhoods across Toronto, particularly around major transit corridors. In the Bayview–Eglinton area, these changes highlight several key issues related to density, affordability, transportation infrastructure, and community engagement.

The goal of the Guidebook is to draw from not only policies, but also the direct experiences and connection that the MUCP team built over the academic year 2025-26 with Bayview/Leaside residents.

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of a suspected roofing fraud and impersonation scam targeting homeowners, resulting in significant financial losses. Investigators believe these incidents are coordinated and ongoing, and there may be additional victims.

Virtual Webinar – Tuesday, April 7, 7 to 9 p.m.

Leaside residents are invited to a virtual community meeting with Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, MPP Stephanie Bowman and MP Rob Oliphant, along with representatives from the Toronto Police Service, for a discussion on community safety in Leaside in response to recent concerns.

Please register to attend..

Tuesday, May 26, 7 p.m.William Lea Room
Leaside Memorial Community Gardens
1073 Millwood Road

Mark your calendars and watch for email updates on speakers and the agenda. And don’t forget to renew your memberships for 2026 so you can vote at the AGM. We hope to see you on May 26!

The LRA supports Councillor Matlow’s motion that City Council: request the Province of Ontario to provide a comprehensive update on the condition and status of repairs of the Ontario Science Centre buildings and any building stabilization activities that have been or will be implemented, and request the Province to maintain the outdoor landscaping and activity installations at the Science Centre site and provide public access to serve the recreation needs of the Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park Communities.

We applaud Metrolinx’ 4th quarter update report on the Ontario Line construction in North York, in being comprehensive and inclusive of the status of all parts of the program. Going forward, we request that the City give consideration to longer term impacts of the Ontario Line and TOC on Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park by undertaking Secondary Plans that would consider the population impacts, improving public realm, and infrastructure needs of the communities in light of the Ontario Line.

You are invited to the Councillor’s next Ward 15 Town Hall meeting:

Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Leaside Memorial Gardens, William Lea Room
1073 Millwood Rd.

Transportation Services will be giving a presentation at 7 p.m., and senior City staff will be in attendance to answer questions.

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.

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.

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.