Paul Bolté: winning entrepreneur and philanthropist
Community
“How can I help you?” That simple query is always what you will hear when meeting Leaside’s Paul Bolté, whether he’s discussing business or philanthropy. “There are choices to be made out there,” says Paul, ...more
Long-time Leasider kept the spirit alive
Community
Terry O’Sullivan, who died suddenly last December, had a singular gift for keeping the holiday spirit alive in Leaside. For over 20 years his jerry-rigged 10-metre-high lighted display, topped with a bright electric star and ...more
Baseball phenom set to wow at Yale
Sports
A young Leasider focused on academics, athletics and philanthropy is heading for a very bright future. As a kid who loved playing catch with his dad, Elliot Lascelles was drawn to baseball at an early ...more
Leaside Sports Hall of Fame names new achievers
Sports
On Friday, Oct. 25th, the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame once again celebrated the achievements of athletes and those who have volunteered tirelessly to build the local sports community. Hosted by celebrated local author Terry ...more
It’s been a trip!
Terry Fallis
Yes, the last eight years writing this humble column have certainly been a trip – not to be clichéd – a trip down memory lane. I wrote my first column back in May of 2017 ...more
Will the Ombudsman investigate?
Development
The ongoing saga of the development application at 1837-45 Bayview Ave. (southeast corner of Bayview and Broadway) continues. September’s Leaside Life reported on the inability to appeal the Committee of Adjustment decision to approve an ...more
Editor’s Welcome December 2024
Editor's Welcome
It’s time for a new season 92 issues. Seven and a half years. 66,000-plus words. Countless joy. In May 2017, two-time Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour winner, Leaside-born author Terry Fallis joined Leaside Life as ...more
Introducing Leaside Cooks!
Leaside Cooks
If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.– Cesar Chavez Each month we will cover a ...more
Discovering Leaside’s very own sweets trail
Business
Who knew that Leaside was such a sweet place to live? With a bounty of bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers and confectioners in the area, Leaside is a rich and tasty place for those looking for holiday ...more
Get needled for wellness at PALM Health
Business
You could have predicted that young entrepreneur Nicole da Silva would locate her business in Leaside. After all, she grew up and went to school here, was a fitness trainer at F45 on Bayview, numbers ...more
How will our next councillor deal with climate change?
Gardening
The Don Valley West for Environ-mental Action is a group of concerned residents who want to know how our next councillor will deal with our rapidly changing environment. And I do too! Back in July, ...more
Shout-out to the St. Cuthbert’s Gard’n Angels!
Gardening
Back in June, the gardens of St. Cuthbert’s were among those featured in the Leaside Garden Society’s Magical Garden Tour. On that sunny Saturday afternoon, more than 200 visitors enjoyed sipping lemonade and meandering through ...more
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Recent reports that Ontario Costco stores, among other retailers, would now be selling beer (and wine) were met with the approval of many Leasiders. To mark the occasion, some folks even posted on Facebook photos ...more
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As Metrolinx moves ahead on the Ontario Line, changes to local bus transit and routes are coming. And while the Ontario Line itself is not coming through Leaside, its construction definitely affects us. Cars are ...more
