Leaside street chic revisited
Community
If you never ask, then you’ll never know. In our September issue, we asked you, our valuable readers, for your thoughts on a proposal by Leaside resident and artist Brandon Steen. Leaside, Steen proposed, should ...more
Neighbours explore a hidden river of Leaside
Community
On a blustery cold Saturday in early November, a dozen north and south Leasiders gathered in Leaside High’s parking lot intent on exploring Walmsley Brook, a hidden river that runs under the school. The group’s ...more
These sisters have one another’s (hockey) backs
Sports
There are two things I have wanted almost my entire life that just aren’t in the cards. From the age of 9, I desperately wanted to be on Hockey Night in Canada as a colour ...more
Hockey legend attends the induction of his daughter into the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame
Sports
Leaside Sports Hall of Fame member George “The Chief” Armstrong (inducted in 2015), attended the 2018 Induction Ceremony in the William Lea Room on November 16th along with his daughter Betty Ann Armstrong, right, and ...more
A conversation with Kathleen Wynne
Local Politics
Kathleen Wynne served as Ontario’s 25th Premier from 2013 until 2018. Her Liberal government was defeated in the election this past June 7th but Wynne was re-elected as the MPP from Don Valley West and ...more
An architectural guide to Leaside house styles | Part III
Real Estate
As part of our House Style Series, we would like to showcase two completely different styles that can be recognized in different areas of the neighbourhood. The Bungalow Craftsman Style derives from the original Arts ...more
Bayview Holiday Window Decorating Contest – 2nd annual
Business
Leaside Life is thrilled to be partnering once again with the Bayview Leaside BIA to sponsor the 2nd Annual Bayview Holiday Window Display Contest. We are encouraging as many local merchants and businesses as possible ...more
Gotta party? No time to plan? No worries. Prep Fête’s got you covered
Business
Recently, Andy Elder of Grilltime needed some help with his 10th anniversary celebrations. He called on a very local business to add to the fun. Prep Fête’s the name – and it’s the brainchild of ...more
’Tis the season for bright red bikes, turkey leftovers, and Boxing Day!
Terry Fallis
Ahhh Christmas. The season of peace, joy, good will towards others, not to mention eggnog, turkey, and twinkly lights, is upon us. I’m writing this little missive in early November, when we’ve only had a ...more
Reefer madness in Leaside?
Leaside Litterati
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, 12.01 a.m., seemed like any other Wednesday night on Rumsey Rd. Yet that date and time will go down in history as the day recreational cannabis became legal in Canada. There ...more
The shoe must go on as Caroline Spitzer takes over drive
Community
Physical activity. It’s essential for developing strong bones and it lowers the risk of several diseases. It helps you keep a healthy body weight and improves mood. Importantly, for students, physical activity has been shown ...more
15 years’ strong for the Leaside Community Toy Drive and Men’s Night Out
Community
The Leaside Community Toy Drive and Men’s Night Out. The name of the event may seem long. But the aim of the evening is simple, yet extraordinary. Since 2004, a group of men have gathered ...more
