I know I’ve written about my less than stellar minor hockey career before in this space, not to mention stories about Saturday afternoons spent swimming at the pool and Friday nights skating with my friends. …more
It’s only a couple of weeks until Valentine’s Day, but Toronto shouldn’t expect any roses or chocolates from the province to mark the occasion. Like many Ontario cities, Toronto comprises communities like Leaside with individual …more
“Rare green comet passing by earth.” That was the headline ticker playing on the television above my head, during my teeth cleaning at Laird Dental. The ticker continued, “Last seen 50,000 years ago.” Last seen…by …more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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