John Henry always wanted a whippet. He likes their style. Lean. Intelligent. Exceedingly fast. And quiet in the house. About a year ago he bought Hefner, a one-year-old with the intention of having a family …more
Metrolinx, the provincial organization charged with planning and building the Light Rail Transit (LRT) crosstown line along Eglinton Ave., announced a major change of plans affecting Leaside at a community consultation meeting Dec. 11. Metrolinx …more
Talbot Park. Do you know where it is? And do you care if it is falling into disrepair? Michael Stevenson is a long-time resident of MacNaughton Rd. who’s cared about the park over many years, …more
The reminder email arrives every four weeks, its subject line proclaiming, Trade Date! It is time for 49 Leaside residents to deliver the books they’ve just finished reading to their next destinations, and to eagerly …more
Plans are getting set for Leaside’s 100th birthday gala bash, April 27, with local residents Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath co-emceeing the big event. It will be at All Canadian Self Storage, 1 Laird, courtesy …more
JEFFREY CRANE had a special welcome his first day as principal, four years ago, at Rolph Road. Premier Dalton McGuinty visited for his annual back to school photo op. And Crane has a special connection …more
Airplane reactions Congratulations on putting together the most carefully read newssheet that comes to our home. We totally agree with Will Ashworth’s letter in the December issue re: the ridiculous waste of time and taxpayer dollars …more
Well done, once again, to Daryn Everett, Jeff Hohner and Eric Robertson, who organized the 9th Annual Leaside Guys Night Out in support of CP24 Chum Christmas Wish Toy Drive. “Once again we’ve had incredible …more
Deadline to submit listings for February, January 10. LEASIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 670 Eglinton, New Year’s Kid’s Club, Wednesday Jan. 2 – Friday Jan. 4, 9–4. For JK-Grade 7 with youth in Grade 8 and up …more
My wife and I moved to Leaside three years ago this past August. We love Leaside, although the nearby meth lab uncovered at Bayview and Parkhurst shortly after our arrival was unsettling. Despite the rocky …more
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