Letters
February 2019 Letters
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
Year: 2019
History
A beloved teacher’s name graces the former Markham Avenue
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
Is Leaside a Garden City or not?
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
Community
Born to Shine helps girls build confidence
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
City Councillor
Councillor Jaye Robinson wants to connect with Leasiders
I’m honoured to be contributing to Leaside Life as City Councillor for the new Ward 15 – Don Valley West. I’ve already heard from many Leasiders and look forward to connecting with more of you …more
Churches
Leaside United serves more than dinner in Flemingdon Park
On Thursday, December 20, 19 volunteers from Leaside United Church (LUC) made the short trek to Valley Park Middle School where they served dinner to 125 members of the neighbourhood as part of a monthly …more
Leaside Litterati
Today’s good neighbour!
Today, as I was doing my litter walk around the block, I was deep in the bushes of a house at the corner of Rumsey and Millwood retrieving a plastic grocery bag, when I saw …more
People
James Henderson celebrates his 100th birthday in fitting style
There certainly aren’t many among us who get to celebrate a 100th birthday. But James Henderson celebrated just such an occasion at a festive lunch with family and friends at Leaside Presbyterian Church. Until last …more
Leaside Residents Association
Are you suffering from Crosstown LRT woes
All Leasiders have been affected by the lengthy and disruptive construction of the Crosstown LRT. For some of us, it’s only an aggravating inconvenience if you’re trying to cross Eglinton Ave., especially at the Bayview …more
People
Lifelong Leasider Warren Eberlin sticks with the go go!
I chatted a bit with Warren Eberlin at James Henderson’s 100th birthday party, and realized that he was one of a very few Leasiders who was born here, went to school here, and now, at …more