If you walk through Leaside in the springtime, you will likely pass by several homes in various stages of the construction process. In some cases, these new builds deviate significantly from the prevailing form and …more
This makes no sense to me at all, but any way I slice it, I’ve now lived in eight different decades, even though I just turned 60 last month. I’m having enough trouble with the …more
The ability for toddlers to hear garbage trucks within a five-kilometre radius is like a dog hearing a high-pitched whistle. Adults don’t know how they do it, but both sounds send each set of creatures …more
As we welcome the New Year, one of Leaside’s strongest community partners, Holland Bloorview, is embarking on a major expansion of its research institute, the Bloorview Research Institute, funded entirely through the generosity of donors. …more
The Leaside Lancers football team won the Tier 2 TDSB Varsity City Championships on November 21st at Varsity Stadium. Coached by LHS Phys. Ed teacher James Georgiadis, the team went undefeated in the season and …more
Last month’s column described how the City moved forward with its Laird in Focus Plan. RioCan’s development application for 815-845 Eglinton Ave. East was approaching decision point at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), and …more
Here we are, entering a new year and a new decade. Looking ahead, we anticipate both changes and challenges: Leaside as a community is strong, but so are the pressures facing us. Leasiders continue to …more
Leasiders were tantalized in October with announcements that Dr. Karyn Gordon, a relationship expert, would be speaking at Trace Manes about “how to raise emotionally happy kids in this age of affluence.” The sponsor for …more
When I last wrote about Leaside basketball phenom Zach Edey in the August 2018 issue of Leaside Life, he was working hard to up his game. See article here. For the past year and a …more
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