For a few weeks this past February, one stately Leaside maple tree was sporting a shiny bucket. A local resident with an interest in urban farming thought it would be a “fun experiment” to tap …more
Getting around by bike is good for the environment, right? After all, it’s powered by you and that means it’s an emissions-free, sustainable mode of travel. But what about the bike? Since resources were consumed …more
Well-known Leaside-based realtor Patrick Rocca is again a victim of ongoing anonymous, online harassment and attempted extortion. Following a similar attack in late 2017, the recent spate of online attacks started again in December 2019 …more
Help support Leaside small businesses during COVID-19. We are crowdsourcing more! Below is a map of Leaside businesses (omitting those covered by Bayview-Leaside BIA) open during COVID-19 (see green icons on the map). For Bayview …more
Here in Leaside we have two hospitals in our vicinity – Sunnybrook Health Sciences to the north and Michael Garron to the east. Both hospitals have updated information regarding COVID-19. Sunnybrook FAQ: click here. Michael …more
We are sharing stories of community kindness in Leaside during COVID-19. Have a story to share? Write us at . Home Depot Leaside helps Ophthalmology team at Michael Garron Hospital I am an ophthalmologist on …more
Ever wondered how far you can go on an indoor rowing machine? Apparently, really far. Like Laurie Martel, an ambitious person who discovered her indoor rowing passion a few years ago at Leaside’s Núcleo Fitness. …more
What is significant about the accompanying photo of Shirley Macdougall? You may guess it was taken in the 1960s, but you probably don’t recognize the plane – a Tri-Champ – or realize that Shirley Macdougall …more
One of the main goals of the TDSB’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan is to build strong relationships and partnerships within school communities to support student learning and wellbeing. With this goal in mind, one question we …more
When the temperatures dip and the roads get icy, do you pack your bike away? Winter biking is definitely not for everyone – I ride but only on snow-free roads. So, with spring, hopefully, on …more
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