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Month: June 2022

REL and other Leaside war workers board buses, 1943. Photo from TTC Archives.
History

How Leaside helped win World War II

June 1, 2022 Ted DeWelles

The heroic victory of the Royal Air Force over Hitler’s Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain in 1940 is a well-known chapter in history. Equally well-known is the vital contribution the fledgling technology of radar …more

Photo of Arzo Aslami, Trinity Asimakas, Ayeza Dawood. Photo by Serena Sanchez.
Schools

Leaside High sets up its own swap shop

June 1, 2022 Janis Fertuck

Leaside High made the swap in March. The Leaside High School Fashion and Eco Clubs held their inaugural “One 4 One” Thrift Event a few months ago, and in doing so were participating in the …more

Picture of a golf ball.
Terry Fallis

I finally made it to Florida!

June 1, 2022 Terry Fallis

After a two-year pandemic pause, we finally rekindled our annual golf pilgrimage to Florida in early April. Yes, we made it. And I promised, or at least threatened, to report back upon our return. I …more

U17AA wearing orange jerseys to raise awareness for Indigenous issues. Photo from Tabatha Bull.
Curious Idler

Curious Idler – June 2022

June 1, 2022 Guest Contributor

  Hail new kings of the east The Leaside Flames Under 17 AA boys hockey team won the Eastern Championship, triumphing against their long rivals, the North York Knights. These determined players battled through a …more

Photo of L-r: Courtney of Lexus on the Park, Mike Zivot, Alistair Baxter of Lexus on the Park, Richard Smith and Carolyn Armstrong from the team at Hope Factory.
Business

When our local merchants thrive, Leaside thrives

June 1, 2022 Glenn Asano

Sometimes, you get an unsolicited text, email or call that is NOT an annoyance. This happened to me on May 2nd when I received the following text message: “Thank you. … Your purchase of $64.10 …more

Bayview Avenue in front of the gates to Mount Pleasant Cemetary.
Leaside Residents Association

Do you take your life in your hands at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery?

June 1, 2022 Carol Burtin Fripp

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is a not-so-little Garden of Eden right on Leaside’s doorstep. Much more than just a cemetery, it’s officially a botanical garden as well, filled with a dazzling variety of trees, bushes, and …more

GRIT Athletics. Photo by Coldice Creative.
Business

These Leaside dads got grit!

June 1, 2022 Suzanne Park

Have you got GRIT? Do you have what it takes? Luckily for Leasiders, you can develop your true grit. “GRIT Athletics is a sport and performance training centre committed to developing athletic, physical and personal …more

Our beautiful tree canopy.
Community

The Don Valley through an Indigenous lens

June 1, 2022 Guest Contributor

  It’s May 6th around 5 p.m. and it’s my very first bike ride of the season. Usually, I put rubber to pavement much earlier in the season, but it’s been a very busy spring …more

A new park is coming to Leaside.
City Councillor

Enhancing Leaside’s green space 
one park and tree at a time

June 1, 2022 Jaye Robinson

In many ways, parks are the heart and soul of our communities. They’re where we go to relax, spend time with our families, and gather as a neighbourhood. Throughout the course of the pandemic, we’ve …more

Community

Illuminating Leaside’s Indigenous history. Who lived here before you?

June 1, 2022 Guest Contributor

Have you ever wondered who lived in Leaside before European settlement? For the last 11,000 years, a great many First Nations have lived in the Toronto area, and many continue to call the Toronto area …more

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Agnes Macphail.
In the Spotlight

Agnes Macphail Award 
seeking nominations

by Staff in Community

Agnes Campbell Macphail was once described as “the most important woman in public life that Canada has produced in the 20th century.”  In 1921 she blazed a trail for women with her election to the ...more
Recent Posts
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  • Leaside Events February 2023
  • Editor’s Welcome February 2023
  • Leasider Ava Gilbart putts above her weight
  • Mi Casetta, Su Casetta in Leaside’s little corner of Italy
  • Leaside Gardens turns 70!
  • SOL reflects on Leaside’s legislative “annus horribilis”
  • Our very own Trustee Rachel Chernos Lin is the new chair of the TDSB
  • Getting pickled in Leaside
  • Celebrating Dr. Erin Boynton’s life in motion
  • Bread, baby, bread
  • Get fit, be fit, stay fit with Leaside trainer Tom Toth
  • Leaside Events January 2023
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