With 12,899 votes cast in her favour, Rachel Chernos Lin handily won the by-election called to elect the councillor for Ward 15 on November 4 after the death of Councillor Jaye Robinson in May. With …more
CONTEST DETAILS: To enter, email and include the name of the founder of Ecomvmnt. *Hint: read Steve Hardy’s column on page 4* Include your full name and phone number. The winner will be drawn …more
The ongoing saga of the development application at 1837-45 Bayview Ave. (southeast corner of Bayview and Broadway) continues. September’s Leaside Life reported on the inability to appeal the Committee of Adjustment decision to approve an …more
Recent reports that Ontario Costco stores, among other retailers, would now be selling beer (and wine) were met with the approval of many Leasiders. To mark the occasion, some folks even posted on Facebook photos …more
You could have predicted that young entrepreneur Nicole da Silva would locate her business in Leaside. After all, she grew up and went to school here, was a fitness trainer at F45 on Bayview, numbers …more
My article last issue on the plaques of Leaside contained a significant omission – the plaque dedicated to the memory of the 17 servicemen from Leaside who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. …more
For Jim Georgiadis, the path always led to Leaside High School. While growing up on Donlea Drive, it was his destination from Northlea Elementary and Middle School, following in the footsteps of big brother, John, …more
Welcome to Young Poet’s Corner! Here, we will share poems from students at Leaside High School, either members of the Young Writers Club or students in Writers Craft classes. These poems offer insights into some …more
For many of us Remembrance Day evokes thoughts of those who gave their lives in the two World Wars, and especially World War II. For instance, the Leaside Memorial Gardens Honour Roll commemorates young Leaside …more
A recent damning Toronto Parks audit could have been talking about the perpetually littered state of the Georgia Walsh playground at Trace Manes Park. But first, let me digress. If people didn’t litter in the …more
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