Letters
Letters June 2023
110 Feedback I wanted to reach out to provide some feedback on the most recent issue of Leaside Life. I really enjoyed reading the “Leaside: An Illustrated History” and learned so many interesting facts about …more
Articles by Staff
Events
May 2023 Leaside Events
Celebrating Leaside 110 in May Archival exhibit (Leaside Library) May 4th, 9 am – 8 pm, May 5th, 9 am to 4 pm, May 6th, 9 am to 4 pm Archival Exhibitors: John …more
Community
Community
Leaside 110 Birthday Bash at Amsterdam Brewhall
Leaside is turning 110! You are invited to join your friends, neighbours, local businesses, community advocates & politicians on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 to help celebrate the 110th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town …more
Events
Leaside Events April 2023
Leaside Branch Public Library 165 McRae Drive, 416-396-3835. Leaside Repair Cafe Sat., April 1st – 12:00-3:00 p.m. Bring in your broken household items and Repair Café will fix them for free and teach you how …more
Curious Idler
The Curious Idler April 2023
“Your little newspaper stinks!” That’s what a reader of Leaside Life recently called to tell us. I replied that I was sorry to hear this and tried to reassure her that our writers and editorial …more
Curious Idler
Curious Idler March 2023
The curious case of the Sleuth of Baker Street Marian Misters and J.D. Singh, the much-loved co-owners of Leaside’s Sleuth of Baker Street, announced in their recent monthly newsletter, The Merchant of Menace, that after …more
Events
Leaside Events March 2023
The 3rd Annual GEORGE TURRELL MEMORIAL FOOD DRIVE for the TNO Food Bank in Thorncliffe Park is happening Sunday, March 26th from Noon to 5:00 p.m. 70th Anniversary Cake and Beverages will be served …more
Events
Leaside Events February 2023
Leaside Branch Public Library 165 McRae Drive, 416-396-3835 Leaside Writers’ Group 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. February 1 & 15. Join a creative and safe environment for writers of all levels! …more
Curious Idler
The Curious Idler February 2023
Long-time LHS teacher, Elizabeth “Silver Bullet” Birnie, dies Elizabeth Gail Birnie, a well-loved teacher at Leaside High School in the ’60s and ’70s died this past December. Born in Peterborough, Ont. in 1934, Gail graduated …more