We are almost halfway through the year and in real estate what we call our spring market. The activity in the market in Leaside/Bennington has continued to perform well above expectations. There is now a …more
COVID-19 has radically changed our healthcare landscape, impacting the way we access our healthcare professionals and how we seek advice. As a frontline healthcare worker and your front door to care, I’m here to support …more
“To most people, the sky is the limit. To those who love aviation, the sky is home.” —Jerry Crawford, U.S. Air Force. The amount of air traffic over Leaside has long been a bone of …more
After seemingly countless months of struggling with a mixture of in-class and online learning, seven students graduating from Leaside High shared their reflections on this unprecedented conclusion to their high school careers: Alexis Argyropoulos …more
“We’re in,” says an excited Matthew Broderick to a devilishly curious Ally Sheedy after hacking into the “WOPR,” an AI-powered military supercomputer in the movie War Games. This is right before the machine asks, “Do …more
Last August, when the pandemic was a mere child of six months, Leaside students had already experienced online learning – and survived. As I wrote then: “In June, signs started popping up all over lawns …more
I’ve written before about my idyllic childhood growing up in Leaside amidst the tall leafy trees, the lovely houses, a big park just down the street, and nary a care in the world (except worrying …more
You’ve probably noticed that Leaside’s streets are busier than ever. More people are driving these days, not just through our community but all across the city. Feeling more protected against Covid in their cars, or …more
Bikes are making a big difference in our community. Here’s how: Student-led bike drive Alec Locklin loves to ride his bike. The Grade 8 student at Bessborough Public School heads off to the trails in …more
Leaside is changing. The evidence is all around us – the high-rises under construction at Brentcliffe and Eglinton, the mid-rise under construction at Bayview between Hillsdale and Soudan. And several more of both types of …more
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