Many readers of Leaside Life know Jane Pitfield’s excellent history, Leaside (1999). The book’s cover shows a painting of William Lea’s iconic and historic octagon house, after which Leaside is named, and which burned down …more
As the leaves change colour and the crisp autumn air settles in, my team and I have been busy planning a full calendar of events for Ward 15 – Don Valley West. From Town Halls …more
Growing up, Jared Horwood was surrounded by all things tennis. His parents, Pam and Rob, were high level players who for the past 33 years have owned Merchant of Tennis on Bayview. The business is …more
Here’s the challenge: identify the location pictured below: London’s Docklands? New York’s South Street Seaport? Perhaps closer to home – Toronto’s Distillery District? Try Leaside’s Industrial Street. It’s a little bit of faux 19th century …more
Kudos to East York’s Officer Cadet Matthew Hicks! Officer Cadet Matthew Hicks from East York, Toronto was officially given a badge of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), which signifies his admittance to the …more
I flick Steve’s power switch, and he springs to life. Jerry instantly reacts by becoming a horse in a burning barn. His ears pin back, and his legs go into Scooby-Doo mode before finding traction …more
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