Does the date “July 21, 2022” mean anything to you? If all goes well, it will. That’s the target date for the Eglinton Crosstown, so long in construction, to begin operating. July 21 will also …more
To kick off Toronto’s 10-Year Public Art Strategy, which was approved by City Council in 2019, the City of Toronto has declared 2021-2022 the Year of Public Art. As Toronto continues to recover from the …more
Trauma, truths, and action… A sunrise gathering was held at Leaside United Church on September 30th in recognition of the first National Truth & Reconciliation Day. Our local MP, Rob Oliphant led the assembled group …more
Few people know that one of Canada’s most respected poets, Richard Outram (1930-2005), lived in Leaside as an adolescent and young man. Fewer still know about his father, Alfred. Alfred Outram, an engineer by profession, …more
Many Leasiders have seen the stainless-steel plaque at Leaside Memorial Community Gardens (LMCG) listing the names of 17 servicemen from Leaside who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War. Raymond White, former chair …more
Terry Fallis’ 8th novel, Operation Angus, is already a bestseller Multi-award winning author and Leaside Life contributor, Canadian novelist Terry Fallis, has published his 8th novel, Operation Angus. Fans will be thrilled with the long-awaited …more
It is hard to measure the value of a single gift to a young child. But for many lower-income families living in Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park, that question does not even arise. After paying for …more
Every year, early in November, my mind and memories turn to house league hockey at Leaside. After the last 18 months of Covid, safely returning to boys and girls hockey at Leaside is a small …more
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