Leaside News

Leaside Residents Association AGM
Monday April 14, 2025
Leaside Memorial Community Gardens
William Lea Room

• Welcome and call to order by Geoff Kettel at 7:15 p.m.
• Minutes of 2023 Annual Meeting, motion to approve by Paul Green and seconded by Robin Rix and approved by general consent.
• Treasurer’s Report for the 2024 year, starting balance of $43,756.10, revenue of $4,044.38, expenses of $7,226.61 and a closing balance of $40,574.87. Motion to approve by Frank Schimpl and seconded by Helen Koyama and approved by general consent.

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.