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Month: July 2019

A Leaside "Garden of Distinction".
Terry Fallis

Terry Fallis shares a deep, dark secret

July 1, 2019 Terry Fallis

I fear I am about to violate some sacred Leaside seasonal covenant and prompt immediate excommunication from my community. What I’m about to admit may well constitute heresy, or at least blasphemy. I’ve sat on …more

For the first time in 20 years, a Leaside Wildcats team has brought home gold from the provincial finals.
Sports

Gold for Leaside’s Wildcats!

July 1, 2019 Susan Scandiffio

For the first time in 20 years, a Leaside Wildcats team has brought home gold from the provincial finals. The Bantam BB team was coached by Steve Gross, Robyn Wheeldon, Jason Delgado, Emma Ritchie, Karen …more

The first air mail delivery, Leaside Aerodrome.
History

It’s a crime – in Leaside!

July 1, 2019 Susan Scandiffio

People often harken past to the innocence of the old days in their neighbourhood when everything was pure and ne’er a law was broken. Yet while Leaside has definitely seen its recent share of traffic …more

Frederick Gage Todd. Wm. Notman & Son [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.
History

Two more Leaside streets bear CNR names

July 1, 2019 Jeanne Hopkins

Randolph and McRae – two wonderful and important streets in Leaside. And likely named in honour of a railway executive in true Leaside fashion. When the Canadian Northern Railway built a line around the top …more

Bob Creighton. Photo Creighton family.
People

Remembering Bob Creighton, “Mr. Leaside”

July 1, 2019 Sue Barrett

Bob Creighton, known to many as “Mr. Leaside,” passed away peacefully at his home in Leaside on May 7th, surrounded by his family. Bob was in his 99th year. Bob was born in Toronto on …more

Emily Seal. Photo Susan Scandiffio.
Sports

Congratulations to Ian Shaw Memorial Scholarship winner Emily Seal!

July 1, 2019 Susan Scandiffio

When 17-year-old Emily Seal told me that she had been an aggressive hockey player, I truly wanted to say “hogwash” (not the actual word I wanted to use, but this is a family publication). Seal …more

Junior Gardeners did it again!
Gardening

Junior Gardeners did it again!

July 1, 2019 Debora Kuchme

Those dirty little hands were out in early June helping to make some of our Leaside parks more beautiful and it’s all thanks to the Leaside Garden Society, the City of Toronto Parks Dept., the …more

Chairman of the (snow)board, Jamie Behan. Photo Annette McClelland.
Sports

Chairman of the (snow)board

July 1, 2019 Susan Scandiffio

Jamie Behan is, as one of his coaches calls him, “a man of few words who speaks with his actions.” And in the world of snowboard racing, Behan has used his actions to become a …more

The MakerKids team.
Business

MakerKids pioneers local STEM movement

July 1, 2019 Janis Fertuck

A new educational facility specializing in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning for children opened recently in Leaside. MakerKids, located at 1661 Bayview Ave., is the first franchise location of the popular, award-winning original …more

Blessing of the Bikes.
Churches

Leaside churches show their community spirit

July 1, 2019 Lorna Krawchuk

Local schools and churches have played an important role as community centres for the town of Leaside practically since Day 1. Our community is blessed with excellent choices for local activities, such as Leaside Memorial …more

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Leaside Transformer Station

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  • Leasiders are making cycling better
  • A tribute to Shirley McNaughton, education pioneer
  • Starstruck in Leaside, or just another Pie in the Sky?
  • Get ready. Get set. Grow! in 2021
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  • Caped crusader fundraises for Holland Bloorview
  • That takes the cake
  • Calm that traffic!
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