“How can I help you?” That simple query is always what you will hear when meeting Leaside’s Paul Bolté, whether he’s discussing business or philanthropy. “There are choices to be made out there,” says Paul, …more
Terry O’Sullivan, who died suddenly last December, had a singular gift for keeping the holiday spirit alive in Leaside. For over 20 years his jerry-rigged 10-metre-high lighted display, topped with a bright electric star and …more
As a follow-up to my November article, I report that the littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground continues. Being a woman of action, I emailed 311 with photos of the littered areas. They replied …more
A young Leasider focused on academics, athletics and philanthropy is heading for a very bright future. As a kid who loved playing catch with his dad, Elliot Lascelles was drawn to baseball at an early …more
It’s time for a new season 92 issues. Seven and a half years. 66,000-plus words. Countless joy. In May 2017, two-time Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour winner, Leaside-born author Terry Fallis joined Leaside Life as …more
As Metrolinx moves ahead on the Ontario Line, changes to local bus transit and routes are coming. And while the Ontario Line itself is not coming through Leaside, its construction definitely affects us. Cars are …more
Updated on the web June 28, 2025 to include frozen treats for the summer! Find a map of all the stops here. Who knew that Leaside was such a sweet place to live? With a …more
The hand wave. Can any other seemingly innocuous human gesture communicate so much? It’s a question I ponder as I sit in my car on Laird, south of McRae, trapped in a bunged-up, narrowed lane, …more
If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.– Cesar Chavez Each month we will cover a …more
Yes, the last eight years writing this humble column have certainly been a trip – not to be clichéd – a trip down memory lane. I wrote my first column back in May of 2017 …more
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