Update on Eglinton clear-cutting

Tree Cutting Eglinton E.

Have you travelled along Eglinton East, in the stretch east of Brentcliffe and west of Leslie lately? You may have been surprised by the view north. What was a treed ravine slope has been transformed into a clear-cut. These two photos above and below are “before” (March 30) and “after” (April 17) views (though even …

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COVID-19 and Yard Waste – this week only

City of Toronto Yard Waste

The City previously suspended yard waste collection on account of COVID-19. This week only, the City is resuming yard waste collection on the scheduled day (i.e. Wednesday April 8 north of Eglinton; Thursday April 9 south of Eglinton). Two key differences: (1) please use yard waste bags only, not open-top containers; and (2) please be …

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Sunnybrook Hospital – visiting protocol

Sunnybrook Hospital

Please see the following news article from Toronto.com about Sunnybrook Hospital’s new visiting protocol. Note that you have the option of subscribing to local newsletters on this website. Sunnybrook no longer allowing visitors during coronavirus pandemicHospitals tightening visitor policy per ministry requestMarch 21, 2020Aaron D’Andrea (toronto.com) Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in North York will no longer allow …

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COVID-19 scams

COVID-19 Scam alert

Please see below from the Government of Canada and Toronto Police. Updated information is also available at the Government of Canada page: COVID-19: Scams, frauds and misleading claims As COVID-19 continues to spread globally, watch out for associated scams. Fraudsters want to profit from consumers’ fears, uncertainties and misinformation. Please read the below information. Protect …

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Household energy use survey

Toronto Household Energy Survey

The City asked volunteers to complete an online household energy survey. The survey is now closed. To date, the survey has been shared with a limited number of neighbourhoods, including Leaside, Harbord Village, and The Pocket. If enough Leasiders participate, which we estimate to be 30-40 households, Leaside may be selected for a community project. The final question of the …

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In memoriam: ZOLTAN TOTH

I am saddened to report that ZOLTAN TOTH, long-time Director of the LPOA/LRA, has died age 88. Zoltan, then living on Astor Avenue, joined our Board in the mid 1970s, and was actively involved in the Traffic Committee until he became ill about ten years ago. An engineer who fled to Canada during the Hungarian …

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Ontario Line open houses

Ontario Line Map

Edited: February 16, 2020. The open houses have been completed. However, the consultation process continues! All Leaside residents are urged to get engaged. The Ontario Line is the proposed rapid transit line from the Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place. The proposed alignment would run close to Leaside through Thorncliffe Park. All Leaside residents are …

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Opening up membership

LRA Meeting

For almost 75 years, our constitution has stated that only owners of property are eligible for membership, or to be elected to the Board, preventing people who live in a Leaside property as tenants from being more officially involved. There are enthusiastic non-owner residents in our community with expertise whom we do not want to …

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Planning application for 922 Millwood Road

922 Millwood

Please see below for information from the City of Toronto about a community consultation for the planning application for 922 Millwood Road. Please also see below for the input from the Association about this application. UPDATED: Supporting documentation for Site Plan Approval for this project is available as of June 23, 2020. Documentation includes architectural …

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Resolution re: membership

LRA Meeting

The following resolution has been endorsed by the Board of Directors of the Leaside Property Owners’ Association and will be submitted to the membership for action at the Annual General Meeting (Monday, November 4, 7pm, Trace Manes Park Community Centre): RESOLUTION WHEREAS the Constitution of the Leaside Property Owners’ Association (“Association”) grants certain rights to …

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