Did you know Leaside has Garden Angels? I didn’t until we received this letter to Leaside Life from Beth Jones. “I often walk along the top of the ravine behind Bloorview and the Toronto Rehab …more
When we moved to Leaside in 1988 a big draw was that the schools were within walking distance of our home. From Grade 1 through high school, our kids could get themselves to school, fostering …more
Two Leaside friends aren’t letting dementia and a move get in their way. Debbie Danbrook, an accomplished and world-renowned flutist, and her former across-the-hall neighbour Norma like to get together for tea every now and …more
October is a month for Thanks-giving. And in my quest for a litter-free Leaside I have a lot to be thankful for. Here’s my top 10 thank-you list: #1 My sincere thanks to Harry Goldhar, …more
What do you really know about Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital tucked away on Kilgour Rd. in North Leaside? Maybe your kids took swimming lessons there. Maybe you passed it driving on Bayview. Or maybe …more
Thank you from Isaac and family for the generosity of the Leaside Community in support of the Terry Fox Foundation. $1,300 was raised on Sunday, September 16th. Friends and neighbours dropped by the lemonade stand, …more
There is something fishy going on in Leaside, but it’s not illegal or smelly. And it all happens at 42 Laird Drive, international headquarters for Lunkerhunt. Say again? For anglers, a “lunker” is a very …more
Leaside High School graduates Stanimira Aleksieva (2018) and Nicole Ilyin (2017) are the most recent local recipients of the $1,500 scholarships awarded by the Canadian Federation of University Women Leaside-East York as part of their …more
Yes, Leasider Zach Edey is 7’3″, has a wing span of 7’7″, and wears a size 20 shoe. Sure, he stands out (and above) the crowd. But what sets Edey apart from the crowd isn’t …more
We know there’s an important municipal election coming up, but as I write this column there are still lots of questions still to be answered. Here’s hoping that by the time you are reading it …more
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