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
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
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
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
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
Bayview Avenue is one of the busiest major arterial roadways in Toronto and a key north-south travel route for residents of Leaside. In the short time since I was elected as the City Councillor for …more
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the ‘Fair Catch’ name of a new fishmonger business in Leaside refers strictly to fish. Fact is that co-owners Rob Despins and his wife Genevieve Lemaire chose the name …more
Well, here we are – where to begin? How did I end up in front of my computer, trying to write my first humour column for the ever-popular Leaside Life, a respected publication with such …more
Once upon a time, February was not a particularly high traffic volume month, either in Leaside or city-wide. These days, travelling even short distances is slow going. The city is inundated with road closures for …more
We’re in Canada. It’s February. People are skating! How about you? Many of us have fond memories of the many years when outdoor rinks were set up at Trace Manes, so it was easy to …more
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