When the ward boundaries were redrawn in advance of the municipal election, it was a good-news, bad-news story for Cycle 26, Cycle Toronto’s advocacy group for the old Ward 26. The good news was that …more
Each year the Leaside Garden Society presents an award to a business, institution or apartment building that has in our opinion made a special effort to beautify the neighbourhood with landscaping and/or plantings. Photos of …more
“Have you heard the news? There’s been Good Rockin’ Tonite!” If you were a kid born in the mid to late ’60s or early ’70s like me, that line might be familiar. Every Friday night …more
Russell Sutherland has been cycling to work for more than 35 years. Phil Oliva became a convert to pedal power 12 years ago. What makes these two Leasiders committed cycling commuters? More freedom, less stress …more
As part of our House Style Series, we would like to showcase two completely different styles that can be recognized in different areas of the neighbourhood. The Bungalow Craftsman Style derives from the original Arts …more
On a bright, sunny Saturday morning at the end of September, 30 children from the Flemingdon Park community had good reason to smile. Each was outfitted with a bike, helmet and lock, courtesy of Pedalheads, …more
When we moved to Leaside in 1988 a big draw was that the schools were within walking distance of our home. From Grade 1 through high school, our kids could get themselves to school, fostering …more
That’s the question Cycle 26 will put to council candidates in what is, as of August 13th, Ward 26 and one that safe streets advocates from across the city will be asking their candidates as …more
The original Leaside Gardens was completed in 1951 just six short years after the end of World War II. All across Ontario and Canada, it was common to see hockey and skating rinks erected at …more
It’s a dog’s life. The summer is flying by and it seems like yesterday was my last working as the Bennington Heights’ mailman. On that beautiful day back in June I started my walk and …more
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