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Month: September 2021

TDSB Trustee Rachel Chernos Lin.
Schools

Indigenous education and the TDSB

September 1, 2021 Rachel Chernos Lin

With the confirmation of unmarked graves of Indigenous children at residential school sites across Canada, the trauma inflicted by the residential school system upon Indigenous communities must remain at the forefront of our societal conscience. …more

History

Leaside played a big role in colossal 1950s electricity project

September 1, 2021 Ted DeWelles

Few people today know of Ontario’s frequency standardization project. But in the 1950s, it was one of the largest, most expensive and ambitious energy projects ever undertaken.  The 10-year, $400 million project was launched in …more

Local Politics

And we’re off to the polls!

September 1, 2021 Guest Contributor

“Canadians need their say, and that’s what we’re going to give them,” said Prime Minister Trudeau on August 15, announcing that Canada was heading to the polls on September 20th. As a first-time voter, I …more

Bani Arora. Photo by Ruby Singh.
People

Indomitable student Bani Arora raises important questions

September 1, 2021 Susan Scandiffio

When 10-year-old Bani Arora heard from a classmate that she had to wait until she went home to change her feminine hygiene product, it got Bani wondering.   How many students were too embarrassed to …more

Celebrating the success of the first Tour de Thorncliffe. Photo credit: TPASN.
Cycling

First Tour de Thorncliffe hits the mark

September 1, 2021 Holly Reid

At the beginning of June, it seemed like a tall order. Could a grassroots group, a local not-for-profit and a community agency pull off a bike-a-thon and community celebration in less than six weeks? The …more

Anthony Picilaidis (right), sons John and Stephen (back) & Anthony’s mother, Katarina (front). Photo by Stephen Picilaidis Sharpmediainc.
Business

AJS Auto Sales is truly a family affair

September 1, 2021 Guest Contributor

Anthony Picilaidis’s used-car sales company, AJS Auto Sales, is truly a Leaside family affair. Picilaidis started AJS about four years after the software company where he worked as chief customer officer was sold and he …more

The site of the old Leaside Town Hall.
Leaside Residents Association

All quiet on the traffic front

September 1, 2021 Carol Burtin Fripp

All has been quiet on the traffic front. Not on Leaside’s streets, where increased traffic mirrors pre-pandemic times, even though there’s usually a summertime traffic decrease when people are away at cottages. No, the quiet …more

Photo from Geoff Kettel.
Development

Leaside LRT station site update (part 2)

September 1, 2021 Geoff Kettel

Earlier this year (Leaside Life, March, 2021), we asked: “Will Leaside be getting an MZO?” for the tower proposal expected at the Leaside (Bayview) LRT station site. A Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) is not due …more

Buses at Research Enterprises Ltd., Leaside June 10, 1943 Fonds 16, Series 71, Item 14442J.
City Councillor

Celebrating a century of service

September 1, 2021 Jaye Robinson

On Sept. 1, 2021, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will celebrate its centennial, marking 100 years of moving Toronto. I am honoured to serve as Chair of the TTC as we recognize this important milestone …more

Pats Barber Shop. Photo by Robin Dickie.
Business

Pat’s Barbershop: goodbye to a Leaside tradition

September 1, 2021 Guest Contributor

Located on the north side of Millwood just east of Bayview, Pat’s Barbershop (formerly Joe’s) has served our community for more than 30 years. I have been going there for more than 20 years and …more

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In the Spotlight

Attention Leaside High Graduates! Scholarship to be awarded for writing students

by Robin Dickie in Schools

Leaside Life is interested in promoting and supporting the art of journalism and creative writing, and to that end, we are proud to announce the second annual Ruth & Harry Goldhar Journalism Award. In honour ...more
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