Terry Fallis
I may be going squirrelly at the cottage!
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
Year: 2023
Business
Ben Jones has a few tricks up his sleeve
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
Community
House proud! Leasiders renovate with character guidelines
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
Sports
Justin Pang runs his way into the Guinness Book of World Records
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
People
“Future Me” puts Leaside’s Stella Pliska on song-writing map
Stella Pliska has taken her lifelong passion for music to a whole new, and truly inspiring, level. As the 2023 winner of the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Songwriting Competition at the high school level for her …more
Real Estate
Where is our real estate market headed?
The housing situation in Leaside and Bennington Heights reflects the trends in the broader Toronto market. In the initial four months of 2023, there were seven semi-detached properties sold, with an average sale price of …more
Stories
Leaside Events June 2023
LEASIDE HIGH CLASS OF ’73 REUNION Leaside Pub, June 24, from 4 p.m. Open mic, trivia contest, music, meet and greet and time to reminisce. We are raising money for LHS to help refurbish a …more
Gardening
June means it’s magical garden tour time!
On June 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Leaside Garden Society will once again host their ever-popular Magical Garden Tour. And I can hardly wait! This is when we can take a close …more
Development
What’s up with Garden Court Apartments, Leaside’s Beaux Arts masterpiece?
Garden Court Apartments on Bayview Avenue – Leaside’s Beaux Arts masterpiece (Leaside Life, February 2018) – comprising 10 buildings set around a landscaped courtyard, features a unique laid back Art Moderne elegance. Or at least …more
Community
Suomi-Koti’s residents lace up for Leaside hockey
Stan Kelar and Urpo Wallin would have us believe they are in training for the “Senior Olympics” by skating about once a week at Leaside Gardens during hockey season. They’ve hung up the skates for …more