BIA plans a full slate of events in 2022
Business
Early this past summer, Henry Byres, coordinator of the Bayview-Leaside BIA, wrote in Leaside Life of his “unease” at the prospect of being able to provide an update to our readers, given we were in ...more
How sweet it is on Bayview
Business
I’m sure many of you know that “dolce” means “sweet” in Spanish or Italian, but what about “gourmando”? Turns out it’s not a word in any language, though we probably all know a gourmando or ...more
New mural at Leaside Children’s House is a gift to the community
Community
Have you walked on Millwood lately near Trace Manes Park? If so, you’ll no doubt have noticed a vibrant new mural that appeared on the exterior of Leaside Children’s House, an Early Childhood Education Montessori ...more
Attention LHS grad classes!
Community
Unlock your inner Woodward & Bernstein with this new scholarship Leaside Life is interested in promoting and supporting the art of journalism and creative writing, and to that end, we are proud to announce The ...more
A new public park will green up Eglinton
Development
.A new park in Leaside? Yes! As part of the settlement with the City for the development at 939 Eglinton Avenue East (at Brentcliffe), the original owner, Diamondcorp (now the owner is Camrost Felcorp), agreed ...more
The Curious Idler
Curious Idler
About our cover For many of us, the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic put our lives on hold. For others, it created the opportunity to see the world, our city and our neighbourhoods with a ...more
Calling all budding writers!
Editor's Welcome
It’s a new year – maybe even the year we kick Covid to the curb! What better time to launch Leaside Life’s campaign to find new young voices to feature in our publication? Later in ...more
Metrolinx train yard to derail life in Thorncliffe
Development
Since construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT began 10 years ago, Leaside has faced ongoing issues including, but not limited to, road closures, noise, light pollution, and dirt. Lots of dirt. When the LRT opens, ...more
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For the last year and a half, teenage socialization has been particularly affected because of the pandemic. While we are all relieved that vaccination uptake is high among our teens, allowing them to reconnect with ...more
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In 1963, to help commemorate Leaside’s 50th anniversary, Arthur Donahue, founder and editor of The Leaside Advertiser, wrote an article for the newspaper’s September 12th issue describing what Leaside was like when he and his ...more
