Candidates’ meeting

The LPOA is holding a debate for federal election candidates in Don Valley West: Monday, September 23, 2019 7:30 p.m. start (doors 7 p.m.) Leaside Memorial Gardens (William Lea Room), 1073 Millwood Rd Candidates at the debate are: Amanda Kistindey, Green Laurel MacDowell, New Democratic Rob Oliphant, Liberal Ian Prittie, People’s Party Yvonne Robertson, Conservative …

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Laird in Focus / RioCan public open house

Laird in Focus

The City of Toronto is hosting a public open house meeting to discuss Laird in Focus and the RioCan Leaside Centre development proposal (815-845 Eglinton Ave E). Tuesday, September 17, 2019 5pm-8pm (you can attend at any time) Leaside United Church, 822 Millwood Road All Leasiders are encouraged to attend, learn, and provide feedback.

Vision Zero 2.0

Vision Zero

The LPOA recently sent the following letter to the City of Toronto’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee regarding Vision Zero 2.0: Text of letter reads: 25 June 2019 Re.: Agenda item IE6.8 Vision Zero 2.0 Road Safety Plan Update Dear Chair Pasternak and Committee Members: I write on behalf of the Leaside Property Owners’ Association, Inc. …

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Petition for 30km/h speed limit

Speed Limit 30

A group of concerned Leasiders has initiated a campaign to reduce speed limits in Leaside to 30 km/h. The petition is now closed. UPDATE: The speed limit on 62 Leaside streets was lowered to 30 km/hr at Toronto Council on October 10, 2019.

Leaside: Act Now on Bill 108

Dear Leasider, You must be hearing the increasing chorus of opposition to the Ford government cutbacks and changes on a variety of matters affecting Toronto. One change that especially concerns us is Bill 108: More Homes, More Choice Act, which includes changes to the Planning Act, the Development Charges Act, and the Ontario Heritage Act that: …

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Town Hall on Bill 108 – Councillor Robinson

Councillors Shelley Carroll, John Filion, and Jaye Robinson (Ward 15 – including Leaside) are hosting a town hall on Ontario’s Bill 108, which would reform the municipal planning process. Keynote speaker is Gregg Lintern, Chief Planner, City of Toronto. Monday, May 27, 7:00 p.m., Earl Haig Secondary School, 100 Princess Avenue, Toronto

Town Hall on Bill 108

Bill 108 Town Hall

Councillor Mike Colle, from neighbouring ward 8 (Eglinton-Lawrence), is hosting a town hall to discuss Ontario’s Bill 108, which would reform the municipal planning process. Thursday, May 16, 2019, 7 p.m, North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, Multi-Purpose Room, 200 Eglinton Street West, Toronto, ON, M4R 1A7 Seating is limited. RSVP to ac.ot1776722457norot1776722457@8ell1776722457oc_ro1776722457llicn1776722457uoc1776722457 or call 416-338-2500. …

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Millwood/Southvale roadwork

Councillor Jaye Robinson has provided an update about the road closure at the intersection of Millwood Road and Southvale Drive. Below are the key points taken from this update: Watermain and sewer connection work was being completed in relation to the development at 3 Southvale Drive. When crews arrived on-site, they discovered that the sewer …

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Leaside litter cleanup – this Saturday!

Clean Toronto Together

The Board of Management of Leaside Community Memorial Gardens would like to invite you to participate in our Clean Toronto Together initiative from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on April 28, 2019. Leaside Memorial Community Gardens will lead a team of volunteer “litter-picker-uppers” from the local community in an effort to clean up the public …

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Community Environment Day

Community Environment Day

A Community Environment Day in Leaside is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2019, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Leaside Memorial Community Gardens (1073 Millwood Road). Organized by the City of Toronto and Councillor Jaye Robinson, the event is an opportunity to donate items in good condition (e.g. books, dishes, clothing), to dispose of household …

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