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Month: July 2022

Mary Morrison. Photo by Susan Smith.
Schools

LHS teacher retires after 37 years and 8 principals

July 1, 2022 Janis Fertuck

One of the most versatile and involved teachers to grace the halls of Leaside High School is retiring after 37 years. Mary Morrison was hired in 1985 and has taught girls’ physical education, science and …more

Sports

What’s the new “normal” for Leaside sports?

July 1, 2022 Susan Scandiffio

Throughout the pandemic, like so many others, I have contemplated what life might look like once we return to “normal.” Will “normal” be the normal of pre-Covid? For me, these thoughts have included our active …more

Editor's Welcome

Editor: Foodies delight! Leaside boasts its own food hall

July 1, 2022 Jane Auster

I’ve been a confirmed food hall fan since the concept of an all-under-one-roof culinary extravaganza experience was introduced in Toronto. I was one of those waiting with anticipation for the opening of Eataly, which I …more

Cycling

Ron Butcher cycles Leaside – and London

July 1, 2022 Suzanne Park

Ron Butcher fondly recalls cycling the streets of Leaside as a youngster. “My bike provided freedom, adventure and fun. I felt I could go any way and do anything. My school friends and I would …more

Local Politics

Bowman holds DVW for the Liberals – a Q&A

July 1, 2022 Guest Contributor

“I have always been someone who believes in the value of community service.” – Stephanie Bowman. On June 2nd Ontario gave Doug Ford and the PC party its second majority mandate in the Ontario legislature. …more

Community

Leaside 110 – how do we celebrate?

July 1, 2022 Geoff Kettel

Did you know that May 7, 2023 will be the 110th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Leaside? The Leaside 100 Gala on April 27 2013 was a really great party, and remains …more

History

Leaside’s indispensable public servant

July 1, 2022 Guest Contributor

To the adults and children who go there to socialize and play, R.V. Burgess Park at 46 Thorncliffe Park Drive is a popular and valued community asset. But like many other civic landmarks in Toronto …more

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Agnes Macphail Award 
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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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  • 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
  • Editor’s Welcome – January 2023
  • The Curious Idler – January 2023
  • Considering a laneway home or garden suite?
  • The Video-ettes: Leaside’s husband-and-wife novelty musical team
  • Different Ford, similar issues
  • Bessborough School turns 100 this year
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