Growing up, there was always THAT house. The house where the neighbourhood kids met up. The house where kids could walk in, usually unannounced, and make themselves at home. (And sometimes make themselves a sandwich …more
As we turn the corner on the hockey season, both in the NHL and at good old Leaside Memorial Gardens, I’m reminded that I became the hockey player I am today – enthusiastic, competent, but …more
Two new projects proposed for the Leaside Business Park appear to reflect quite different visions for its future. One Leaside Business Park becomes an innovation centre where innovative knowledge workers, working in flexible modern workspaces, …more
It is just about two months I have been at my new job as Trustee for Don Valley West at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB – Ward 11). During this time, I have been …more
The Leaside Cup is in its third year and appears to be a roaring success. On January 16 and 17, Leaside Gardens was filled with excited kids, friends, rivals, parents and grandparents! Organized locally by …more
After assessing the damage done to my portfolio in the roller coaster ride of the 2018 markets, I made a resolution to better protect my assets going forward. But some of my dearest assets do …more
Re: Streets of Leaside – Bennington Thank you for the article on the name “Bennington” and about my parents, Thomas and Evelyn Weatherhead. It is wonderful to recall how idyllic it was for me and …more
Those who grew up on Markham Avenue in Leaside but moved from the neighbourhood would be forgiven for wondering what had happened to their street if they returned for a visit. The roadway formerly known …more
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Gardening can be as simple as finding a spot, digging a trench and filling it with a few plants. Voilà! But to a mindful gardener, the act of planting is one of greater responsibility. One …more
Imagine if we could count the number of Leaside friendships, innovations and businesses launched by schoolyard conversations. They would likely number in the thousands. A few years ago, one such conversation started with a simple …more
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