Bob Cairns was building houses for returning veterans in North Leaside at the end of World War II. A number of the semis on Beaufield, Glenbrae and Broadway were his creations. These houses took on …more
Spring is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been counting the days since the middle of January – or even earlier. As each day gets longer, the urge to garden …more
The curious case of the Sleuth of Baker Street Marian Misters and J.D. Singh, the much-loved co-owners of Leaside’s Sleuth of Baker Street, announced in their recent monthly newsletter, The Merchant of Menace, that after …more
Crossing the Bridge Quite often a theme will emerge when Leaside Life’s creative people sit around a warm Zoom screen to discuss the next issue. That happened as we started planning the March publication. Nearly …more
The 3rd Annual GEORGE TURRELL MEMORIAL FOOD DRIVE for the TNO Food Bank in Thorncliffe Park is happening Sunday, March 26th from Noon to 5:00 p.m. 70th Anniversary Cake and Beverages will be served …more
Back in October I reported that the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario (FEBCO) proposed changes to Don Valley West’s boundaries which would have split Leaside into two separate federal ridings, and into two separate …more
Years ago, Jamie Behan’s family bought him a shirt with the message, “Race hard, be humble,” on the front. This was already the way Behan was living his life, so as his father Don says …more
This year Leaside will celebrate its 110th anniversary since the Town of Leaside’s official incorporation in 1913 with a population of 43 residents. Originally designed as a “model town,” Leaside was planned by Frederick Todd …more
The development application for 1787 Bayview Ave. submitted in October 2022 by Countrywide Homes (a branch of Condor, a Vaughan-based developer), proposes to build over the LRT station, but also incorporates the properties currently occupied …more
I’ve already written in this space about school dances back when I was in Grade 7 and 8 at Bessborough Drive Public School. In hindsight, I considered those dances to be a significant rite of …more
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