As the number of active COVID-19 cases in Toronto continues to fall and a “new normal” begins to emerge, I would like to take this opportunity to provide a brief update on several initiatives in …more
If we think the pandemic has wrought havoc in our lives, how about the kids of all ages, who have had to adjust to an entirely new way of life and education? In June, signs …more
Part 2 continued from July Issue (https://leasidelife.com/does-the-leaside-library-add-value-to-your-life/) Seven “areas of challenge and opportunity to explore” were identified: What unique value can the library add in these seven focus areas? 1. Decline in affordability and increase …more
Like a backyard in the sky, a balcony can offer apartment and condo residents the opportunity to create a personal patch of paradise. A place to escape the confinements of indoor living, sip a morning …more
With Leaside High School’s 75th anniversary being celebrated this year, Leaside Life is profiling a number of notable members of the school in various positions, as students, teachers, and more, to mark the milestone. If …more
The Wilkens family knows how to stay together – even when they’re apart. More than 40 years ago, Otto Wilkens and his younger brother, Ernie, worked together as masons. They realized that, while they could …more
As much of the world’s attention focused on the Black Lives Matter movement, I initially said little in person and over social media about it. To be honest, I felt like I didn’t have something …more
Bike Share is rolling out 160 new stations this summer and recently two of them landed in Leaside. Operated by the Toronto Parking Authority, Bike Share now boasts 625 stations and 6,850 bikes in the …more
Neighbours of a proposed rebuild on Glenvale Boulevard waited in vain to have their say at the Committee of Adjustment on June 23rd. Struggling to manage under COVID-19, most City services are not operating as …more
I mentioned in my May missive that being marooned in our own home during this lockdown seemed to make it easier to pack on a few extra pounds. Yes, COVID-19 has given me something of …more
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