Goodbye, Carmen Miranda I awakened to a loud crack coming from our backyard. There followed the sound of wood tearing and popping, and finally a decisive thud. It was only then that I knew, without …more
We’ve got a little Ice Storm 2013 photo gallery, and we’d love to have a few more pictures! So if you have pics from the December 2013 storm – of the damage, the cleanup operation …more
This will be the year of tunnelling in Leaside, west from Brentcliffe, for the LRT, which means lots of traffic restrictions and disruptions. Here’s the discomfiting news from Eglinton Crosstown: “Generally, traffic will be reduced …more
The Ontario Municipal Board has approved severance of the property at 21 Evergreen Gardens and an increase in living space, but turned down a request for increased height. Save Our Bennington had opposed all requests …more
Lincoln Electric – does the name ring any bells? Based in Cleveland, Ohio, it’s sold welding equipment and related products in Canada since 1916. More importantly, Leaside has been its Canadian head office for 85 …more
With the new Leaside arena complete, all funds from the 5th annual Laugh Out Loud in Leaside comedy show will now go to a different charity, New Circles. This not-for-profit organization offers clothing services, community …more
In December of 2013, only two homes changed hands in Leaside and Bennington Heights, half the number of homes in December 2012. The average dollar value was down by 27.2 percent. There was only one …more
How cold and dark was it? IT was so cold and dark that… • Some Leaside churches were forced to cancel services the morning of Dec. 22 because of the ice storm. Downed power lines …more
Ingersoll’s gain is Leaside’s loss, as our community gives a fond farewell to Rob and Jess Tremblett and family, owners and operators of the familiar red and white valu-mart on Bayview. Tremblett and his family …more
Starting this month 53 Division police will be hand-delivering pamphlets door to door in Leaside and Bennington Heights to warn us that we have to change our mentality to prevent crime. Besides not locking doors, …more
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