Curious Idler
The Curious Idler
The Idler has been, well, idle for a while but is happy to be back since there is so much to share this issue. She shoots, we all score Women’s hockey in Canada has been …more
Year: 2024
Sports
Leaside Sports Hall of Fame names new achievers
On Friday, Oct. 25th, the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame once again celebrated the achievements of athletes and those who have volunteered tirelessly to build the local sports community. Hosted by celebrated local author Terry …more
Community
Yolanda T. Marshall wants to know – what’s in your cookie tin?
Growing up in Guyana, Yolanda T. Marshall dreamed of Canada where her mom was working three jobs and saving up to buy a condo, so she could bring her girls to Toronto. As a young …more
Development
Ready, set, go… and vote for our next councillor!
By the time you read this you will know all about the upcoming Ward 15 by-election – the candidates and the issues, having attended the Oct. 16 virtual candidates’ meeting organized by the By-Election Planning …more
Business
Leaside’s truly hair-raising experiences
Leaside boasts a wide and wonderful array of hairstyling emporia. With more than 20 hair salons and barber shops in the area, Leaside is a destination for those looking for great hair services. In fact, …more
Business
Young Hee Sung’s oasis for art on Laird
Tucked beside various car-related businesses, an unassuming brown duplex at 72 Laird Dr. houses a unique space devoted to art, Laird Art Gallery. In 2022, Young Hee Sung and her husband Hang Ryeol Na, were …more
Contests
NEED A HAIRCUT? YOU COULD WIN THIS MONTH’S CONTEST!
Contest Details: Email your name and phone number to LeasideLife@gmail.com with the name of your favourite local hair salon, or like or follow us on Leaside Life socials (Facebook and Instagram). You could win one …more
History
Have you discovered the plaques of Leaside?
In this month of remembrance, we remember those who lost their lives in service to our country. We attend ceremonial services like those at Sunnybrook and East York Cenotaphs on Nov. 11. And our forebears …more
Gardening
How will our next councillor deal with climate change?
The Don Valley West for Environmental Action is a group of concerned residents who want to know how our next councillor will deal with our rapidly changing environment. And I do too! Back in July, …more
History
Remembering a forgotten Leaside war fatality
The Leaside Memorial Gardens Honour Roll commemorates young Leaside men who gave their lives during WWII. Since then, many other young Leasiders have gone to war. One of them was Ronald Campbell (1929-1952). Ronald fought …more