Hey, Leaside golfing enthusiasts! How does the idea of enjoying a game on a variety of courses around the world without ever leaving the neighbourhood sound, especially on those days when there isn’t even a …more
“Home is where one starts from,” wrote T.S. Eliot. While the phrase was part of his epic poem Four Quartets grappling with themes like the rise and fall of empires, it seems fitting to tell …more
I recently had the opportunity to meet Petra Kruger. Ms. Kruger was “Miss Leaside, 1963.” She won the title when beauty contests were common across Canada. Leaside itself had sponsored one since at least the …more
While much attention is paid to the mantra “health is wealth,” it’s hard not to look past the other obvious truth that unfortunately, in many cases, “wealth is health.” With the high cost of non-processed …more
2024 is the Year of the (Wood) Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. While Chinese New Year’s does not arrive until February, somehow the dragon seems an appropriate symbol for this entire new year. In Chinese …more
I dragged my left foot along the ground as I headed toward Lit Coffee shop at Millwood. It was deliberate. I was cursing, internally of course. People were staring. Step. Drag. Step. Drag. The object …more
Believe it or not, Paul McCartney was 14 years old when he wrote When I’m 64. What could he possibly have known about growing old at such a tender age? Well, I’ve learned a thing …more
My mantra is typically “I’m all about place” (you’ll likely know that already). But that does not mean I can’t be about people too. What does that mean? Recently I attended the release of the …more
Happy New Year from Leaside Life! The past several years have been nothing short of horrific for so many local news outlets. This was highlighted last September as Metroland, one of the country’s largest publishers, …more
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