The Unitatis Strings is a Toronto-based string ensemble featuring young, talented, and passionate musicians from around the Greater Toronto area. Led by artistic director Kemi Lo, a classical violinist, conductor and composer, the Unitatis Strings …more
There’s something special going on in the Leaside Business Park at 2 Thorncliffe Park Drive and it’s called the Trades Centre. No doubt you’ve heard about the positive force that is The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO), …more
Recall that in last month’s column I mentioned that RioCan’s Section 37 agreement for its Leaside Centre development (815-845 Eglinton Ave. East at Laird) included 40 affordable rental housing units to be provided on site …more
The Song of Songs is a small book of only eight chapters in the Hebrew Bible, nestled between Ecclesiastes and Isaiah. It’s easy to miss, and – except occasionally at a wedding – is rarely …more
Best of this week – a settlement with Riocan, vertical urban farming, and The NEW Roaring Twenties brings young entrepreneurs to Leaside. Catch the weekly roundup here. Riocan Settlement with RioCan to include $11 million …more
Best of this week – An selfless volunteer, Leaside High 75th Anniversary celebrations, Terry Fallis performs in the Nutcracker and a new MRI for Holland Bloorview. Catch the weekly roundup here. Volunteering Leasider Katja Werner …more
In this week that bridges two decades, we take a look back at some of our top stories from 2019. Local Businesses First up, Leasiders were interested in stories about local businesses. Two articles …more
Best of this week – Leaside High wins football championship ?, Leaside Basketball star Zach Edey heads to Purdue ?and more! Catch the weekly roundup here. Football Leaside High football wins City Championships Basketball Leaside’s …more
Not sure if it’s just me, but I have always disliked the decade defining nomenclature of recently passed eras such as ‘the noughties’, likewise for the ‘tenners’ or ‘teenies’ because they conjure up…well, nothing in …more
This area that we call Leaside was once home to the Laurentian people, who grew corn, beans and squash and gathered the abundance of local nuts and berries to sustain their community. Later, the Lea …more
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