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Month: July 2018

Dan Thornback, letter carrier retires after two decades in Bennington Heights.
People

A fond farewell to Bennington’s beloved letter carrier

July 1, 2018 Sue Barrett

Dan Thornback has been a fixture in the Bennington Heights community for nearly two decades. He’s also spent time in the Leaside area over his long career. Dan started with Canada Post in 1989; it …more

Site Manager Claire Scott (far right), and three of her instructors, who welcome up to 150 young cyclists each week to Leaside Pedalheads.
Cycling

Kids on two wheels – will yours be road ready?

July 1, 2018 Holly Reid

Cycling culture definitely has a future in Leaside if the number of children participating in local Pedalheads camps is any indication. Pedalheads is a skills-based camp that teaches kids to ride a bike safely and …more

The garden on Kenrae.
Gardening

Tribute to a piece of paradise at Randolph and Kenrae

July 1, 2018 Debora Kuchme

1 Kenrae Rd. is now sold, and the neighbours are worried – not for the usual reason (think monster home replacement) but because of the future of the jewel of a garden that graces the …more

Back row l-r: board member Andrew Smyth, board president Jennifer Smith, Erin Parsons’ mom Miah, Erin, board member Erin Loft, board member Beth Brotherstone, and Jenny Shaw. Front: Erin’s dad Jeff, sister Moranne, and board member Mark Schrutt.
Sports

Meet this year’s Ian Shaw Memorial Scholarship winner

July 1, 2018 Susan Scandiffio

While the Stanley Cup finals just ended (yes, they play hockey in June), the game is never far from mind in Canada. Games, clinics, and off-ice training are all part of spring and summer hockey …more

Leaside Pool
Terry Fallis

The Leaside Pool was our playground

July 1, 2018 Terry Fallis

During those hot and hazy summer weekends of our adolescence, when for some reason we weren’t at the family cottage, my brother Tim and I would end up spending a good part of our Saturdays …more

Isabella Goudros, Chloe and Sophie Coutts.
Sports

Leaside’s track triumphs

July 1, 2018 Janis Fertuck

The Leaside High School Track Team was named the Overall Girls and Overall Combined Champions at the TDSSAA City Track and Field Championships held at Birchmount Stadium on May 30 and 31, after winning a …more

New electronic sign at Leaside Memorial Gardens.
Sports

Committed to our community

July 1, 2018 Guest Contributor

May 31st marked the first community education session under the auspices of the Leaside Gardens Safety Committee. The free CPR, AED and Choking response clinic was attended by a full house of 80 participants. Made …more

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Agnes Macphail.
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Agnes Macphail Award 
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Agnes Campbell Macphail was once described as “the most important woman in public life that Canada has produced in the 20th century.”  In 1921 she blazed a trail for women with her election to the ...more
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  • Get fit, be fit, stay fit with Leaside trainer Tom Toth
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