Many families have secret recipes passed down through the generations and savoured by family and friends – in my case, it’s butter tarts. My grandma made the best butter tarts with a buttery pastry and …more
One of the things that makes Leaside so attractive to residents and visitors alike is its remarkable and varied 100-year-plus history. Whether it’s in business and commerce, industrial or residential development, sports and leisure, the …more
To quote Charlie Brown – RATS! Theeeeyyyyy’re back! Even more of them than when I first had a problem, over a decade ago. Whatever the reason, the rat population has exploded in Leaside: the ravines, …more
Last year I did something I never imagined I’d do. I hung up my ballet slippers and traded them for hockey skates. At age 16, I decided to take up hockey. Yes, you read that …more
The smell of sweat made cold by the icy air; the walk from the change room to the rink made awkward by the blades of skates against rubber mats; the sound of ice being scraped …more
(Part 1) A big thanks to our friends at the Leaside Toy Drive for your indispensable contributions not only in feeding hundreds and hundreds of families every month but also in the overall creation of …more
The challenge in commenting on the changes I have noticed in our community since Leaside Life sprang into life 100 issues and nearly a decade ago is not so much in keeping track of the …more
COVID-19 has shown us both human and scientific vulnerabilities, as well as the tremendous strength of the human spirit and the determined resolve of our healthcare workers and researchers to beat this virus. People all …more
As much of the world’s attention focused on the Black Lives Matter movement, I initially said little in person and over social media about it. To be honest, I felt like I didn’t have something …more
The spring market is here, and in Leaside that means multiple offers. There are a number of factors that see homes here selling well over the asking price, such as historically low interest rates and …more
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