When you go into the Mac’s convenience store on Millwood, you have no idea, seeing the smiling man at the cash, how luck and determination have created a common Canadian story about recent immigrants. His …more
Ward Councillor Jon Burnside and the LPOA are conducing a survey of Leaside residents about intensification and the proposal for 939 Eglinton Ave. E. at Brentcliffe. A paper survey is included with the printed newspaper for …more
“Development” has become a four-letter word in Leaside. All too often, the planning process proceeds in its official way without enough feedback from neighbourhood residents. A single city-held public consultation meeting is hardly sufficient to …more
Wanna buy Second Cup? The Second Cup on Bayview, just south of Fleming, is for “sale”. The surprise announcement was made recently via a simple card propped on the counter that read: “Enjoy the experience? …more
Confessing to an old secret Subject: Life in Leaside 1932-1946. I recently found your newspaper on the internet. Leaside brings many fond memories from skating in the park at McRae and Millwood and early Sunday …more
The parkette at the west corner of Bessborough and Eglinton east occupies a fine vantage point with a view over the playing field at Leaside High School. In its centre sits a tree, girdled by …more
Three years ago Charlene Kalia, of North Leaside, decided she was going to stop presenting Laugh Out Loud (LOL) because it had served its purpose – raising over $130,000 to help rebuild the Leaside arena. …more
Leaside is full of authors we don’t hear much about, but would probably like to. If you have recently had a new book published, get in touch. Leaside has been home for me for about …more
On October 21, 1998 Mrs. Mary Dwan King became Mrs. Park. No first name. No matter. In Leaside most people never think of Mrs. Park’s first name, and haven’t since 1961. That’s when the first …more
When the current season wraps up in mid-May, the Leaside pool will close for major repairs and not open again until probably next year. “The work is expected to take about six months,” said Henry …more
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