Community
Mr. Thomson goes to Ottawa
“The climate crisis is a human rights crisis.” So says Fraser Thomson, a lawyer with Ecojustice. And Thomson is in a position to do something about it. As the lead lawyer in the Mathur case …more
Month: February 2025
Leaside Cooks
Mr. Franklin’s Sad Cake will make you glad
Welcome to Leaside cooks! Each month we will cover a Leasider’s special dish with a hearty side order of narrative. And you will find the recipes online by clicking the Leaside Cooks tab. There’s a …more
Community
Here’s some news – Michelle Dubé’s a Leasider
If you’re into news at all, you should recognize the name and voice of Michelle Dubé – the co-anchor of both CTV News at Noon and CTV News at 6 for CTV News Toronto. You …more
Community
Hey, there’s another election!
Toronto District School Board is holding a byelection to fill the vacancy in the office of trustee, TDSB Ward 11, resulting from Rachel Chernos Lin’s election as City Councillor, Don Valley West. Election day is …more
Stories
Take two jokes and call me in the morning
I sit in LifeLabs below Whole Foods, waiting for my bloodletting and feeling rather uncomfortable. Not because of the needle that was soon to be pushed into my arm, but because I had just come …more
Community
2025 Agnes Macphail Award recipient Jason Ash!
The recipient of the 2025 Agnes Macphail Award, Jason Ash, is very invested in his Thorncliffe Park community, but he is also a bit of an anomaly, as he attended Bessborough from JK on, and …more
Business
Farm Boy chooses Leaside
Farm Boy has landed in Leaside! The chain, known for its fresh local produce, prepared foods and more, opened on December 5th in the old Sobeys location at Laird and Wicksteed after taking less than …more
History
Talented Leaside performer Stephanie Taylor touched many lives
Many performing artists have lived or attended school in Leaside over the years. They include the 1950s “Happy Gang” radio organist Kay Stokes; the novelty musical act The Videottes; saxophonist Warren Hill; Arrested Development actor …more
Community
Our neighbour – Evergreen Brickworks, expanding, thriving, evolving
The absolute gem that is Evergreen Brickworks has continued to thrive offering meaningful and innovative programs as well as quiet contemplation amid challenging times. I had the privilege recently of volunteering in the outdoor garden …more
Sports
CTAC’s ‘Golden Girls’ own the podium
On a snowy and wind-swept golf course in London, Ont. on Nov. 30, 2024, a group of athletes belonging to Leaside’s local running club, Central Toronto Athletic Club (CTAC), won the team gold medal for …more