I am a senior living in Leaside and, like many people during the pandemic, I’ve been walking more for fresh air and exercise. I’m encouraged to see so many in Leaside outside enjoying our neighbourhood. The …more
Last July, writing in Leaside Life about the lack of ActiveTO installations in midtown, I asked, “If active transportation makes sense on Bloor and Danforth, why not in midtown on Yonge Street, the busiest transit …more
Leaside has a well-earned reputation as a tranquil community. But in 1948, it was the scene of a bitter labour conflict involving unions, police and Leasiders themselves. It started in late January, when management at …more
Last year I asked this question, perhaps a little prematurely. At that time the province was cautiously reopening parks and patios, businesses big and small, and all sorts of services. Well, we know how that …more
As Toronto’s immunization campaign continues to expand, there have been many questions about where, when, and how eligible residents can book a vaccine appointment. On behalf of our Ward 15 communities, I have been advocating …more
As a mom of four kids under the age of 11 and co-chair of her children’s school parent council, Sonya Walker is a woman on the go. As a fitness enthusiast, she’s also a firm …more
This is a woman who doesn’t let anyone, or anything, shake her determination. Even in the face of a debilitating disease which has turned her life upside down, Karen Jacoby has chosen to embrace her …more
Judy Hardy is hardy in body and soul! She recently gave the gift of life to a Leaside neighbour. Judy is a Living Organ Donor whose journey began a few years ago. “I joined a …more
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