Stories
Celebrating the start of our Scout troop
Chris Case, who has been involved in Scouting for the past 10 years, says that he would never have believed that he would be sleeping in a tent when the temperature was -20, or eating …more
Month: May 2013
Stories
The Big Adventure on the way to school
As a mature toddler I attended Wendy House nursery school. It was held in the beautiful old house at 201 Sutherland Dr., the former home of a grandson of Leaside founder John Lea. Wendy House …more
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How magic happened here for Mexican dogs
Leaside dog walker Becky White, who started a dog blog last year and is now read in 28 countries, recently asked neighbours to help find dog collars for an organization called Pattison K9 Rescue Team. …more
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More fun to come with Leaside 100
As we sidle into May, three big Leaside 100 events have just occurred: the official commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Leaside, the Archival Exhibit at the Leaside Public …more
John Parker
‘Somehow all my fault? Oh well’
Earlier this month the proposed new SmartCentre on the north side of Wicksteed Ave. was approved by unanimous vote of North York Community Council. After all the controversy, innuendo, name calling, etc. attached to this …more
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Unexpected sights in Leaside
The Leaside Lawn Bowling Club (above) is about to become a 60- year-old unknown. With that anniversary coming up, the most common comment members still get is, “We had no idea this lovely facility was …more
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Snow? Don’t bother me, I’m gardening
While some of us may still be thinking about raking out our front lawn, seven Leaside gardeners are already getting ready as participants in this year’s Magical Gardens of Leaside Tour this June 22. The …more
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His passion: Preserving Leaside’s character
“To preserve and maintain the character and livability of this great family community” is how Brian Athey sums up the job of the Leaside Property Owners’ Association (LPOA), a group he’s chaired since 2006. It’s …more
Development
Surprised by Garden Court condo proposal
We were surprised last month to find out that an application had been made to convert the Garden Court apartments, 1477 Bayview Ave., to a condominium (and the tenants were not informed). This property is …more
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Calendar – May 2013
LEASIDE UNITED CHURCH Hymn Festival: From the Past Will Come the Future, celebrating 100 years of singing together as a worshipping community. Sun., May 5, 7:30 p.m., 822 Millwood Rd. Jane Pitfield, commentator. Choirs and …more