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Month: January 2023

Carols by Candlelight, December 2022. Photo Murray Fenner.
Development

SOL reflects on Leaside’s legislative “annus horribilis”

January 1, 2023 Geoff Kettel

Recall that last month’s column began with “By the time you read this piece, Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act – may well have been passed into law.” Regrettably I was not wrong. …more

Chernos Lin (centre) at Longo’s Loft for her December coffee meeting with Janice Barnett, PIAC (Parent Involvement Advisory Committee) Rep for Ward 11 and Co-Chair of Northern Secondary School and Chris Markham, parent. Photo, Janis Fertuck.
Schools

Our very own Trustee Rachel Chernos Lin is the new chair of the TDSB

January 1, 2023 Janis Fertuck

On November 15, when the new Toronto District School Board trustees were sworn in for the 2022-2026 term, the first order of business was the election of the chair and vice-chair. A secret ballot by …more

L-r: Annette Sonneveld, Brenda French and Margo Mingay. Photo Suzanne Park.
Sports

Getting pickled in Leaside

January 1, 2023 Suzanne Park

Are you in a pickle? If not, are you ready to get pickled in Leaside? If so, it seems you’re not alone. According to Pickleball Canada’s 2022 survey, an estimated 350,000 people play pickleball in …more

Photo Carolyn Nichols.
Community

Celebrating Dr. Erin Boynton’s life in motion

January 1, 2023 Lorna Krawchuk

At a Tai Chi class earlier in the fall, one of the participants wanted us all to hear about a Bennington neighbour of hers and this woman’s emphasis on the importance of physical movement for …more

Bayview Avenue street sign.
Community

Bread, baby, bread

January 1, 2023 Guest Contributor

It started with an innocent enough thought. It was early December, and global warming was helping make my errands along Bayview, this particular day, very pleasant indeed. (Oh, I know, I know…it’s politically incorrect to …more

Photo Aous Poules.
Sports

Get fit, be fit, stay fit with Leaside trainer Tom Toth

January 1, 2023 Susan Scandiffio

Ahhhh… new year, new you. Amirite? But we all know the story. For every resolution made, five get broken. Studies show that the most common new year resolutions involve exercise, weight loss, healthy living or …more

Trace Manes image.
Events

Leaside Events January 2023

January 1, 2023 Staff

Leaside Branch Public Library 165 McRae Drive, 416-396-3835 Leaside Writers’ Group 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 4 & 18. Join a creative and safe environment for writers of all levels. …more

Editor's Welcome

Editor’s Welcome – January 2023

January 1, 2023 Jane Auster

Do you have your New Year’s resolutions ready to launch? According to the site Soft Skills, the top 10 resolutions are the usual suspects: everyone’s #1 and #2 – Exercise more, Lose weight – and …more

Leaside Select Invitational Tournament.
Curious Idler

The Curious Idler – January 2023

January 1, 2023 Staff

$30,000 raised and 5,000 toys delivered! The Leaside Toy Drive was a smashing success in 2022, raising over $30,000 and distributing a record 5,000 toys to kids! The organizers thank the residents of Leaside and …more

REVE DVMT founders Andrew (l) and Mason in front of their laneway home. Photo Modan Design Studio.
Business

Considering a laneway home or garden suite?

January 1, 2023 Glenn Asano

With the Ontario government’s “More Homes Built Faster Act” (Bill 23) receiving Royal Assent on November 28, 2022, it seems like a good time to revisit the case for laneway homes and garden suites for …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
  • 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
  • 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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