Curious Idler
The Curious Idler
About our cover For many of us, the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic put our lives on hold. For others, it created the opportunity to see the world, our city and our neighbourhoods with a …more
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People
Nominations for Agnes Macphail Award now open
The East York Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee is now accepting nominations for the 28th Annual Agnes Macphail Award, to be presented in March 2022 either online or at the East York Civic Centre. Agnes Campbell …more
Curious Idler
Curious Idler – December 2021
New book of poetry released by former Leasider Nathaniel Moore Nathaniel Moore, author of 10 books of poetry and fiction, was born in Toronto in 1974 and grew up in North Leaside. His 2014 novel …more
Business
Holiday Gift Guide 2021
For the fashionista, For the aficionado, For four-legged friends, For everyone on your holiday list, we encourage you to shop local!
Stories
Introducing: Toy Drive Local
Our wonderful community greatly depends on our local Merchants and their relationship to the residents. And it doesn’t stop there. The strength of Leaside is also measured by our ability to help not only each …more
Curious Idler
The Curious Idler November 2021
Terry Fallis’ 8th novel, Operation Angus, is already a bestseller Multi-award winning author and Leaside Life contributor, Canadian novelist Terry Fallis, has published his 8th novel, Operation Angus. Fans will be thrilled with the long-awaited …more
Community
Virtual Comedy Night features local stars
It is hard to measure the value of a single gift to a young child. But for many lower-income families living in Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park, that question does not even arise. After paying for …more
Community
Nine “Gardens of Distinction” recognized in Leaside
Nine “Gardens of Distinction” are recognized in Leaside. Several front gardens in Leaside, Bennington Heights and Kilgour Estate are the recipients of the Leaside Garden Society 2021 “Gardens of Distinction” awards. These awards are a …more
Sports
Leaside Baseball Champs!
Leaside baseball was back in action this past summer and the boys did not disappoint. Six of our Leaside teams won the City Championships. Pictured here below are the 11U AA, the 12U A and …more
Community
The Curious Idler
Leaside Rotary host drive-in movie for good causes The Leaside Rotary Club has teamed up with local businesses Access Storage and Morguard Properties among others, to host another Drive-In Movie fundraising event. On Sat., Oct. …more