What’s your plan for retirement? While some retirees choose hobbies or sports such as book clubs, gardening, or cycling as their new pursuits, one Leasider has adopted a unique undertaking. Julia Edey took up …more
It took Michael Leonard a long time to find just the right location for his State of the Art Gallery at 1541A Bayview Ave., which opened in 1999. He was looking for somewhere he could …more
Whenever I think of Remembrance Day, my mind turns to my husband’s old friend, the late Major Ed Nixon. Major Nixon – never Ed or Mister Nixon – was a lifelong North Leasider who with …more
Little did I suspect when I booked an interview with Cary Chittley, Leaside’s virtual physiotherapist who left an 11-year job to launch his business, that I’d have an injury to discuss with him. I was …more
Kate Young is a prime example of bringing sustainable options to the neighbourhood, and beyond. Young has been using her years of fashion retail and marketing experience to promote environmentally friendly alternatives. Focusing on the …more
It’s almost two years since RioCan, the City and the Leaside Residents Assn (LPOA at the time) reached a mediated settlement for the community benefits related to approval of RioCan’s proposed development at 815-845 Eglinton …more
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
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