Community
I was terrified at first, but I shall return
In the early 1990s I thought I might like to take a look at what was then the local University Women’s Club and see what they did. I was terrified that they might actually ask …more
Month: October 2013
Stories
LPOA moves temporarily
Because of renovations to the Trace Manes building, LPOA’s regular meetings have to move or October, November and possibly for December. It will continue to meet at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each …more
Development
Character of Leaside at stake
The proposed redevelopment of the former post office site at Malcolm and Southvale (wonder why the street address is 2 Laird Dr.) would place an eight-storey condominium next to existing single family homes on the …more
History
How long before Parkhurst, other industries are gone?
Although virtually everything we wear comes from off shore, one of the very few Canadian clothing manufacturers still existing is right here in Leaside. Parkhurst Knitting has been making sweaters, scarfs, hats and gloves, providing …more
Stories
In the old days you knew the grocer by name
How many Leasiders today can walk into their supermarket and know the name of the manager, let alone have an everyday conversation with him or her? Are most Leasiders even loyal to a single grocery …more
Stories
Arena official opening has on-ice displays
The community celebration to mark the opening of the new arena at Leaside Memorial Community Gardens will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. It will include an open house, ribbon cutting, demonstrations from the …more
Stories
Two important numbers in Barry Schneider’s life
Meet your neighbour There are two important numbers in the life of Barry Schneider: 38 and 15. It was 38 years ago that he bought his home on Randolph Rd. because of a plant: trees. …more
Stories
John Parker
Change is breathing down our neck
Leaside is a stable community. But in a fast-growing city like Toronto every community feels the pressures of change breathing down its neck. For a city councillor, the task of managing those pressures never lets …more
Sports Hall of Fame
Birth of the sports hall of fame
Since Allan Williams is a sport fan, it seemed natural to him that in the 100th anniversary of Leaside there should be some commemoration of its sports history. Since he’s vice-chair of the Leaside Memorial …more