“It was an afterthought,” admits Leaside Gardens arena board chair Paul Burns. That’s why the plantings installed around the building had become overrun with weeds. And that’s why a group of volunteers who tried to …more
It was in 1958 when Leasider Dr. Tom Pashby’s 13-year-old son Bill was knocked out cold on the ice at Leaside Gardens. No helmet. Result #1: Concussion. A serious one. Result #2: For 57 years …more
We know that Leaside is facing major growth, but do we know how much? We need to know what the implications of growth are likely to be and whether the community is going to be …more
Longtime readers of Leaside Life might feel familiar with my philosophy when it comes to the business of Leaside. To say I’ve been ruthlessly critical of the business leadership in the neighbourhood, especially those on …more
There may be relief for Leaside from aircraft noise: Changes to flight paths for planes landing at Pearson Airport can no longer be made without consulting the affected communities, federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt announced on June …more
The Amaya Indian Room has been at 1701 Bayview since 2007, but our three reviewers had never been there, even though two say they’re fans of Indian food. “I must have passed Amaya dozens of …more
Do you ever walk or drive by a demolition/new build in Leaside and wonder, “How did that get built? I wonder if it’s legal?” And you continue on with your business. But what if you …more
Georgia Walsh, the seven-year-old girl killed in the car accident at McRae and Millwood last year, will have a memorial all-star baseball game held in her honour annually, organized by the Leaside baseball community. The …more
Anyone who knew David Stickney, who died in May (Mr. Leaside 1943-2015, Leaside Life, June 2015), could tell you that two things he was passionate about were teaching math and coaching baseball. Eric Stickney, 29, …more
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