Canada was ranked the second “Best Country” in the world for 2018 (usnews.com). Canada typically fares well in these global assessments when compared with other nations and we have much to be proud of. In …more
My Thorncliffe Park ravine litter picking adventure began with a humble post on the Leaside Community Facebook site. “Project A.C.R.E. (Act to Clean Ravine and Environment) – A Thanksgiving environment project in association with Police …more
On a bright, sunny Saturday morning at the end of September, 30 children from the Flemingdon Park community had good reason to smile. Each was outfitted with a bike, helmet and lock, courtesy of Pedalheads, …more
The civic election is over, and we now face the aftermath and (shall we say) a uniquely different municipal scene. Not only are there fewer elected councillors, responsible to more residents than before, there are …more
Congratulations to all the Winners! Jaye Robinson: Don Valley West Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin: Trustee TDSB Angela Kennedy: Trustee TCDSB
When Vesko Salov was 7 years old, living in Sofia, Bulgaria, his parents gave him what he claims was the first and only bicycle they ever bought for him. He enjoyed riding it, but found …more
I like to think I lead a fairly consciously eco-friendly, small-footprint life. I removed all the grass in my front and back yards and replaced it with perennials as I didn’t like the idea of …more
Last month the City of Toronto awarded the 2018 Garden Awards. 36 Donlea Drive in Leaside went home with the coveted first prize in the Residential – Traditional Garden category. Barb Mason has lived on …more
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