(formerly Leaside Property-Owners' Association)
On the first weekend of May, people around the world are encouraged to participate in Jane’s Walks. These are free local walks named after urbanist Jane Jacobs, with the aim of sharing stories, learning about their communities, and connecting with neighbours. (For more information about Jane Jacobs, please check out the TVO documentary.) Due to COVID-19, there are no …
The LRA wrote to the Mayor and City Councillors on Sunday, April 26, expressing support for making more space available for pedestrian and cycling use. The LRA cited Eglinton Avenue between Bayview Avenue and Laird Drive as a stretch of road where automobile speeds urgently need to be reduced. The Mayor’s office responded on Tuesday, April …
Did you know that Northlea Elementary and Middle School opened in 1944? Here are some photos from the collection of a parent in the school’s early years. Elizabeth (“Betty”) Duck was an original 1946 homeowner on Divadale Drive, and these photos feature – and are shared with the support of – her daughter, Mary Jane …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …