Two-storey Rumsey Road proposal on way to OMB
A two-storey, 9.35-metre detached home proposed for 310 Rumsey Rd. is on its way to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).
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Speeding fines on our streets could double
City council has approved a proposal asking the province to double speeding fines for residential streets, school zones, and near playgrounds and daycares.
Read MoreLeaside takes lead role in ward boundary review
Keeping Leaside together is one of the key reasons city will have 47 wards instead of 44 when the boundary changes come into effect.
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Premier hears from tenants on cockroaches, broken elevators
Tenants from the Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood gave Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne a rough ride Jan. 17 during a town hall consultation.
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Marijuana shop raided but carries on
Ward 26 councillor Jon Burnside is gratified a Leaside marijuana dispensary was raided just days after he called for it to be shut down.
Read MoreLaird planning study finally moving forward
Leaside residents near Laird Drive will be happy to know the city is moving forward with a neighbourhood planning study that Ward 26 councillor Jon Burnside says is at least a year late.
Read MoreWork underway on Linton Park
Kids living in Hyde Park Properties’ townhouses, and the condominiums at Scenic on Eglinton, will have a brand-new playground come spring.
Read MoreSouthvale condo debate ends with victory for both sides
Developer Shane Baghai has submitted his final proposal for his Southvale condo project and it includes just about every concession residents asked for.
Read MoreSunnybrook development height to be negotiated down: councillor
The developer behind the application to replace Sunnybrook Plaza with a pair of mixed-use condominium towers is eager to negotiate a final height for the project before its upcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearing, Ward 26 Councillor Jon Burnside says.
Read MoreSunnybrook Plaza plan going to OMB
The plan to replace Sunnybrook Plaza with two mixed-use buildings is on its way to the Ontario Municipal Board.
Read MoreThe corner that’s turning drivers into Evel Knievels
How many southbound drivers on Bayview do you think would ignore the two “no-left-turn onto Parkhurst 7–9 a.m. and 4–6 p.m.” signs?
Read MoreNew street sign unveiled for local hero
The final tip of the baseball cap was given to Leaside community hero David Stickney on May 15. About 60 people
Read MoreLeonard Linton Park ready for makeover
Leonard Linton Park will receive a complete redevelopment in order to better align it with the needs of the community.
Read MoreParkhurst two-storey heading to OMB
A proposed two-storey redevelopment in the heart of Leaside is heading to the Ontario Municipal Board for exceeding the neighbourhood’s density guidelines.
Read MoreGardens pool to close for summer
The city announced in March that Leaside Memorial Gardens’ pool will be closing for major structural, architectural and mechanical upgrades from June until December.
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