Did you ever imagine that acorn nuts could transform something ordinary into something extraordinary? With the zealous consumption of mature fallen acorns, from October to January, heritage Iberian pigs create a ham that when dry-cured …more
As many as 80 per cent of adults and more than 50 per cent of youth in the criminal justice system have a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Concussions and other severe brain injuries …more
If you’re like many Leasiders, you may not know about the Canada Wire and Cable company’s water tower. Like other bygone Leaside landmarks – from the Bayview Ghost apartment building and the old CP train …more
Each year, vehicle theft is one of the most frequently reported crimes across Toronto. According to the Toronto Police Service (TPS), over 14,700 vehicles were stolen city-wide in 2021 – a more than 50% increase …more
“We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” – Native American proverb Though I’ve used this quote once before, it’s so profound I feel it’s worth repeating. Our First …more
After almost 20 years as our MPP for Don Valley West, Kathleen Wynne is retiring from politics. She has been Minister of Education, Transportation, Indigenous Affairs and, for two terms, Ontario’s first woman and first …more
Have you heard? There’s an election coming up in a few short weeks. June 2nd, to be precise. And in Don Valley West (that’s you, Leaside!), where it’s set to be a real scorcher, with …more
Dude, where’s my Leaside Life? Leaside Life is your community monthly magazine. Thanks to the incredible support of our many advertisers, we can distribute 10,000 copies each month to every home, apartment, and business in …more
I have such fond childhood memories of time spent with family and friends at Wilket Creek Park and Serena Gundy Park, not to mention Sunnybrook Park and Ernest Thompson Seton Park. All four parks linked …more
The cycling column is back and I will pick up where I left off last October – Leaside is indeed in a sweet spot for cycling thanks to progress on several cycling projects. The Yonge …more
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