Community
Remembering Ted Krawchuk
Leaside Life was saddened to learn of the death on Jan. 14th of Ted Krawchuk, husband of our publisher, Lorna Krawchuk. Ted was born on Oct. 10, 1938, in Kirkland Lake, Ont., to parents Gabrielle, …more
Month: February 2026
Business
It pays to be Disagreeable for these Leasiders
With statements ranging from, “It’s OK to take your shoes off on an airplane” to, “I could survive a zombie apocalypse,” Disagreeable A Party Game for The Opinionated is sure to arouse heated debates and …more
Development
Leaside’s flatiron proposal morphs to data centre
Arguably the most interesting (and certainly the most innovative) building proposal in the Leaside Business Park is at 154 Wicksteed Ave. Located at the point where Wicksteed does a jog, just east of Brentcliffe Road, …more
Community
Looking through the lens of Leasiders Kathi Adachi and Doug LeClerc
A chance encounter at a funeral introduced me to two Leasiders with a deep photographic talent. One of them, Kathi Adachi, turned to me and said she remembered me from the time I had taught …more
Curious Idler
Curious Idler February 2026
Bin there, done that! Jim Hartley of Glenvale Blvd. contacted us recently with a nostalgic farewell to the City-operated blue bin pickup. At the close of 2025 he put out a sign in front of …more
Sports
Leaside hockey players named to U18 All Stars
Flames U18 A Team All Stars Evan Hildebrand, Andrew Wigle and Ronan Duffy. U18 AA All Stars: L-r: Coach Brad, Finn, Bobby, JT, Hudson, Remi and goaltender Stefano.
Stories
Big Mother is watching you
My mother used to say, “Behave in public as though I’m looking over your shoulder.” For this eight-year-old boy, that landed harder than “Be good” or “Do the right thing.” Maybe it was the mental …more