In last month’s Leaside Life, I read with great fascination Ted DeWelles’ account of the military manoeuvres that took place in the earliest days of our neighbourhood. Ted’s article reminded me that November is a …more
In last month’s Leaside Life, Councillor Robinson provided an update on the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan (LNTP), a comprehensive blueprint designed to address traffic and road safety concerns within our community. Spearheaded by Toronto’s Transportation …more
As a staunch supporter of the ‘3 I’s’ that contribute to the collective economic and social well-being of Leaside – individuals with ideas and initiative – I was immediately captivated when I received a flyer …more
With apologies to William Shakespeare…. Leaside, along with other notable brands like Seiko, The Ritz-Carlton and Aston Martin, is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year. Leaside will mark the occasion with a variety of events, …more
With the Ontario government’s “More Homes Built Faster Act” (Bill 23) receiving Royal Assent on November 28, 2022, it seems like a good time to revisit the case for laneway homes and garden suites for …more
The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Leaside Business Park Association took place on November 9th at the Amsterdam Brewery. It was the first time in three years that the AGM had been held in-person …more
Over the years I have written often about the Leaside Business Park, its remarkable history, promise, challenges and importance to our community as a whole. But most importantly, about the entrepreneurs and their businesses that …more
Leaside Memorial Community Gardens (LMCG) is open. For the first time in two years the headline is not about shutting down, or disinfecting, or rules, or lack of rules, or reopening. With seven ‘waves’ behind …more
Sometimes, you get an unsolicited text, email or call that is NOT an annoyance. This happened to me on May 2nd when I received the following text message: “Thank you. … Your purchase of $64.10 …more
A passionate and devoted follower of fashion, Leasider Vicki Hall is the founder of She Shops Swap, a curated fashion swap for women borne out of the need to reduce the amount of textile we …more
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