With the recent coronation of King Charles III still fresh in people’s minds, many Leasiders might wonder how the community reacted when Charles’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned 70 years ago. By all accounts, …more
Thirteen days before he witnessed his oldest brother King Charles III crowned at a coronation ceremony in London’s Westminster Abbey, the newest Duke of Edinburgh was in Toronto to honour a group of youth who …more
Did you enjoy one of the Leaside Historical Walking Tours, held on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, in conjunction with the Leaside 110 Archival Exhibit? These walks attracted a great turnout of 30 …more
Did you attend the archival exhibit at Leaside Library in early May, celebrating Leaside’s 110th birthday? Full of fascinating displays, maps and artifacts, it showed how Leaside grew from a railway and industrial hub into …more
They came, they saw, they conquered. They walked, they talked, they spread the word: Leaside is one great place to call home and do business. Leaside 110 brought out proud Leasiders and Torontonians from other …more
“I don’t have pink eye. It’s for my son.” Pharmacists must get this a lot, I think to myself. I was using today as a personal health day. Meaning, I needed to pick up a …more
I never take it for granted that our family is lucky enough to have a cottage. My grandfather built it on Twelve Mile Bay – that opens into Georgian Bay – back in the early …more
Houdini, Copperfield, and Blaine – move over! There’s a new magician in town, and in Leaside specifically. Teenager Ben Jones is an experienced magician who’s been perfecting his craft for almost a decade, despite his …more
Demolition is not the only solution to improving living space in Leaside. And while large home renovations seem daunting, especially to first-timers, there is a document that can help ease the way. The “Residential Character …more
Justin Pang is a goal-setter. While his 5-year-old kid proclaimed that “my dream is to live at home with my family and friends forever,” years ago dad Justin committed to a somewhat more athletic aspiration. …more
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