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Month: February 2020

Sax virtuoso Warren Hill.
Community

Leaside Live! returns

February 1, 2020 Guest Contributor

Thirty-five years ago, a group of alumni and teachers sat down to plan Leaside High School’s 40th anniversary celebrations, held at the school and the arena, which would include a skating party, hockey game and …more

Photo National Ballet Of Canada.
Terry Fallis

Of course I’ve performed with the National Ballet

February 1, 2020 Terry Fallis

I gave fair warning last column that I’d come back to this story, so I’m honouring my word. After all, I’m certain you’ll all want to hear about my debut performance with the National Ballet …more

The Original Diamonds.
Community

Music Hall of Famer Phil Levitt lit up LHS’s graduating class of 1953

February 1, 2020 Susan Scandiffio

With Leaside High School’s 75th anniversary being celebrated this year, Leaside Life will be profiling a number of notable members of the school in various positions, as students, teachers, and more, to mark the milestone.  …more

Lynda Gorges.
Real Estate

Thoughts of downsizing in your future?

February 1, 2020 Guest Contributor

Our latest real estate column features Lynda Gorges, Broker, Re/Max Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage, offering her unique take on housing in the community. Many seniors say they would prefer to keep living in their homes …more

Green heart awards.
Leaside Green

Leaside Green: Introducing the Leaside Green Heart Awards!

February 1, 2020 Debora Kuchme and Cheryl Vanderburg

There isn’t a day that goes by without our being drawn into the growing focus on green living – the idea of leading a sustainable lifestyle that works with nature and tries to bring into …more

Editor's Welcome image.
Staff

Editor’s Welcome February 2020

February 1, 2020 Jane Auster

Calling all green hearts! If February is the month of love, then surely this is the ideal month to launch our very own awards that speak to the heart. Instead of red, though, these awards …more

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City Councillor

Getting Toronto moving: clamping down on lane occupancy

February 1, 2020 Jaye Robinson

Each year, congestion costs our City almost $11 billion in lost productivity. With many local infrastructure and development projects underway, Leaside is no stranger to the impacts of congestion – an issue exacerbated by lane …more

Photo radar. Photo Susan Scandiffio.
Community

Eyes on speeders as photo radar comes to Leaside

February 1, 2020 Susan Scandiffio

The City of Toronto’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, targeted at reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries, will soon see one of its initiatives implemented in Leaside. Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) systems, also known as photo …more

A TTC bus. Staff photo.
Leaside Residents Association

No Valentine’s Day for traffic and transit woes

February 1, 2020 Carol Burtin Fripp

Although February is the month of Valentine’s Day, which should produce plenty of good vibes (not to mention chocolates and roses), weather-wise it always feels like ‘the dog days’ of winter, neither winter nor spring. …more

Photos Lorna Krawchuk.
Sports

Shinny up to this North Leaside outdoor rink

February 1, 2020 Lorna Krawchuk

Sven Walker always enjoyed skating and playing shinny on the Kingston backyard rink his dad faithfully maintained. He wanted to provide the same opportunity for his family and him in their backyard in North Leaside. …more

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A Leaside dog. Staff photo.
In the Spotlight

Leaside Life’s gone to the dogs…and cats, and gerbils, and guinea pigs!

by Susan Scandiffio in Business

From cats to dogs, and so many animals in between, Leaside is a neighbourhood full of beloved pets. And thankfully, it’s also a neighbourhood with plenty of pet services right at your fingertips. Walkers, boarders, ...more
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