Active options abound in Leaside for the hard-to-schedule crowd
Community
Leaside has a plethora of amazing gyms, teams, clubs, classes and programs which help keep us active. But what about those who can’t commit to firm schedules? Fear not! Leaside offers a myriad of opportunities ...more
The Barrys turn their passion for cycling into a top-spin career
Community
Cycling is a way of life for Deirdre and Michael Barry, a Leaside couple who have taken part in the Olympics and now run the family business, Mariposa Bicycles. Deirdre (known as Dede) grew up ...more
We’re off to the polls, again. Mark your ballot on October 24th.
Community
October brings us golden foliage, trick or treating, time with friends and family during Thanksgiving, and yes, yet another election. On October 24th, we will be able to have our say in the election of ...more
No challenge too big, too far, too high for Leaside’s Avtar Dhanota
Community
If you ever peek at retirement cards, you’ll see messages such as “relax and enjoy!”, “time to kick back!” and pictures of rocking chairs and slippers. This is SO not the life of retired Leasider ...more
InsideOut’s Barry Samuel fastpitches his way to the Maccabiah Games
Sports
They say that opportunity knocks when you least expect it. And making the most of unexpected opportunities starts with being open and prepared to seize them. Such has been the experience of Leasider Barry Samuel. ...more
Baseball fever swung into Leaside in September
Sports
It’s not uncommon to see kids in Leaside in active gear. Whether they’re heading off to hockey, soccer, dance, figure skating, basketball, hiking, biking, karate (it’s a wonderfully long list), it’s awesome to see kids ...more
Sleeping through the municipal election? Bill 3 is a wakeup call
Local Politics
It was shaping up to be a sleepy election with an incumbent Mayor and several incumbent councillors including ours, Jaye Robinson, looking to return. But that changed for me on September 8th, when the Ford ...more
Riding redistribution – Is this the end of Leaside as we know it?
Local Politics
One day in mid-August, bundled with my morning newspapers (yes, I still have home delivery!) was a 40-page insert entitled “Proposal of the Federal Boundaries Commission for Ontario.” Who knew (apart from those still receiving ...more
St. Cuthbert’s celebrates unveiling of new Bayview Garden
Churches
And the heavens opened! Sunday, September 18 was the official opening for the Bayview Garden on the north side of St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside Anglican Church on Bayview Avenue. Many braved the rain for the outdoor ...more
Editor: Get ready to vote…again
Editor's Welcome
Are you suffering from voter fatigue? First it was the federal election just over a year ago. Then the provincial election just a few months ago. And now, on October 24, we’re heading to the ...more
Digging in to do good at the St. Cuthbert’s Community Garden
Gardening
Every Wednesday morning, a core group of dedicated gardeners (6-10 green thumbs) show up at the St. Cuthbert’s Community Garden to dig in and do their bit to alleviate food insecurity. It all started as ...more
A “complete street” is coming to Leaside soon
Cycling
If you’re concerned about road safety, you’ve likely heard about “complete streets.” Often described as “streets for people,” they are frequently prescribed for what ails our roadways. A more comprehensive definition comes from Toronto’s Complete ...more
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As Torontonians prepare to vote later this month, some Leasiders may remember when this community had its own mayoralty elections. One of the most memorable occurred in December 1962 between Leaside councillor Beth Nealson and ...more
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As I write this column on a hot and sunny August day, it is hard to imagine we are just three and a half weeks away from the first day of school, scheduled for Wed., ...more
