Leaside Life columnist Karen Fraser, local history buff John Naulls and Fred King, a former resident whose father owned a variety store here, want to hear your memories and see your photos and memorabilia of …more
Councillor John Parker wrote in the last Leaside Life about the importance of planting the right trees in the aftermath of the December ice storm. It was a good start, but…. He is indeed correct …more
Local realtor Charlene Kalia is offering free tree seedlings to help restore Leaside’s tree canopy. charlene@charlenekalia.com
A few issues ago, Lorna Krawchuk reminisced about rain water running down the basement staircase of the old Leaside Library and flooding the community room. The mention of that room stirred a pleasant memory in …more
Unlike my colleague Will Ashworth, I do not think that Bayview Ave. business owners are primarily to blame for the recent closing of several stores on their street. Rather, they are victims of the over-development …more
Bayview’s problems are of its own making. In fact, it’s a lot like an alcoholic. Until it admits it has a problem, stores will continue to close, perhaps in record numbers. While it’s convenient to blame …more
Meet your neighbour Darryl Bunt was born, raised, lives and works in Leaside. His family home on Donegall Dr. is the same house that his grandparents lived in for 30 years. But this 27-year-old will …more
Brian Domelle, the Canadian Tire franchisee at 825 Eglinton East, retired Feb. 12 after 37 years as a dealer, the last 17 in the Leaside Centre at Laird and Eglinton. Taking over from Domelle is …more
Leaside Life welcomes Patricia Phenix as editor. She was born and raised in Leaside and is the author of three published books: Olga Romanov: Russia’s Last Grand Duchess, Penguin Books Canada, 1999 (a national bestseller); …more
Last December we suffered through a horrific ice storm followed by a deep freeze. Almost everyone was without power and heat for an extended period of time. It was an experience we are not likely …more
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