Letters
Letter Re: Herbert Horsfall
Hi There, I wanted to thank you for the lovely article that Pancheta Barnett wrote in the latest Leaside Life (April 2021). Herbert Horsfall was my great grandfather. I have lived either in or near …more
Articles by Guest Contributor
People
Bev Crandell is on a mission to change lives
I have a confession: I volunteer for the Lions Foundation Dog Guides. That’s how I met Bev. Bev Crandell is the CEO of the Lions Foundation Dog Guides. Since 2003, Bev, her husband, two children …more
Letters
Letter Re: Are Leaside streets for all ages and abilities?
I am a senior living in Leaside and, like many people during the pandemic, I’ve been walking more for fresh air and exercise. I’m encouraged to see so many in Leaside outside enjoying our neighbourhood. The …more
History
Leaside’s brush with union unrest
Leaside has a well-earned reputation as a tranquil community. But in 1948, it was the scene of a bitter labour conflict involving unions, police and Leasiders themselves. It started in late January, when management at …more
Community
Homelessness is NOT a choice! You can help end it.
Homelessness? “That’s not a choice anyone makes,” said author Denise Davy on TVO’s The Agenda on March 2, 2021. Her book, Her Name Was Margaret, led Davy into the world of homeless people, a world …more
Leaside Litterati
Leaside Literati: The Invisible Rules
Long-time Leaside resident Paul Harrietha, PhD, has just published The Invisible Rules: What’s Really Holding Women Back in Business – And What to Do About It (Barlow, 2021). Despite all the positive press and growing …more
Curious Idler
Celebrate Herbert Horsfall on August 23rd?
I nominate John Herbert Henry Horsfall, British-born Canadian, ca. 1879 – August 23, 1955; son Douglas Horsfall – (CWCC Ltd). On February 11, 1911, Herbert Horsfall, Roderick Parke, Emil Wallberg, Frederick J. Bell and Alfred …more
History
The Great Leaside house “lottery” of 1939
On the eve of World War II, a strange event took place in Leaside that captured the attention of much of Toronto, and beyond. It all began when the Riverdale Kiwanis Club of Toronto decided …more
People
Kinley is realizing her goal – to live her authentic life
As the old saying goes, “Don’t judge your neighbours by their manicured lawns.” We moved into Leaside when our daughter was 7. She was a boy then and remained so during her school years. Her …more
History
Leaside Transformer Station
The Leaside Heritage Preservation Society (LHPS) is dedicated to celebrating Leaside’s impressive history and its continued impact on our present-day lives. A great example of this is the Leaside Transformer station. This massive power facility, …more