“I was never really that interested in football as a kid,” says Mike Bradwell. It’s a surprising admission coming from the former Toronto Argonaut with a 2012 Grey Cup to his name, who was inducted …more
Occasionally the LPOA hears from Leasiders who either disagree with a position the board has taken or who have been led to believe that we are about to take a position which could harm the …more
Like many streets in Leaside, Hanna Road was named for a railway executive – David Blyth Hanna. David Blyth Hanna of Thornliebank, Scotland (1858-1938) held various positions in railway companies in Leaside and across Canada. …more
Leaside: Once an established neighbourhood full of friendly, main-street shops, well-paid jobs, character homes, “reasonable” traffic, ample parking, and strong community ties. Ah yes, the good old days. Neighbours had time to stop and chat, …more
Sudbury’s loss is Leaside and Sunnybrook’s gain. Though Angela Leahey was born in Toronto, she grew up in Sudbury where her father was an engineer with Inco. She graduated in nursing from Laurentian University in …more
There are some 200-plus Syrian refugees now living in the Thorncliffe Park Drive area who are facing their first full Canadian winter, according to Mohamed Edris, settlement counsellor for the Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office. “Winter is …more
In the everyday hustle and bustle, it’s easy to get lost in your own world. Often it isn’t until the holidays roll around that many begin to consider ways to help out and volunteer their …more
What do you do if you have a problem and can’t find a solution to it? Well, if you’re Leaside resident Regnard Raquedan, you create a solution yourself. About two years ago Raquedan and his …more
Re: Carol Burton-Fripp and no movie rescue for Leaside Carol Burtin- Fripp says there is no movie rescue for Leaside. I wonder if she saw “Animal House”. Fripp pondered the responsibility of the planners. If …more
The Toronto Leaside Wildcats (also known as The Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey Association) are the largest female hockey association in Ontario, in Canada, and potentially, the world. Think about that. This volunteer-run, not-for-profit association formed …more
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