After a dramatic election that saw the number of city council seats nearly halved and Leaside become the new Ward 15, we welcome two new faces to our community. Councillor Jaye Robinson, who previously represented …more
On November 21, two young Leaside philanthropists will receive the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Toronto chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in recognition of their many years of raising funds …more
Leaside Matters, Leaside’s own volunteer advocacy group, formed in 2015 to foster stewardship of the significant cultural heritage landscape of Leaside. On October 11, 2018, at the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario’s 2018 heritage awards, Leaside …more
We all do things for love, from small deeds like making coffee to grand gestures like professing our love in a banner across the sky. Leasiders are among the beneficiaries of the late John Bitove …more
“Bonnet on a box.” Yes, you read that right. We’re referring to the shape of the roof and its relationship to the building itself. The very tall and bulky design has a mansard roof (sometimes …more
Do you have fond memories of being bundled up in your winter coat, hat, mitts and boots, then hustled downtown where you searched for the perfect viewing spot to stand for ages in the …more
It’s that time of year again. Remembrance Day is not far off. Not exactly a topic that naturally lends itself to a supposedly humorous column. But sometimes, funny memories of growing up in Leaside are …more
Artist Alice Aksay has realized a dream with the opening of her own art studio on Bayview. Alice earned her honours degree at OCAD while raising her three children, then went to York after several …more
Meraki Synchro are Leaside’s 2018 Athletes of the Year! Congratulations to all the young athletes that make up this award-winning team! The Leaside Sports Hall of Fame will hold its sixth annual Induction Ceremony and …more
In our ongoing series of local hockey profiles, this month we introduce you to Leaside Wildcats player Zarah Manavi. Manavi, a Grade 8 French immersion student at Northlea School, has been playing with the Toronto …more
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