Leaside resident Rick Hutchings recently won a photo contest from Toronto Balcony Blooms, a group that inspires Toronto residents to create balcony gardens. After volunteering at Thorncliffe Park School, Hutchings received two trays of vegetable …more
…continued from last month JEANNETTE PLONKA lives in the west end of Toronto, but there’s been a pull eastward to Leaside, where she’s been principal of Leaside High for nine years. Previously she had been …more
Deadline to submit listings for March; February 10 LEASIDE LIBRARY,165 McRae. Art Exhibit: Fridays, Community Room, Photography by Quin McColgan. Chess in the Library, Saturdays,12–1:30 p.m. For children, teens and adults. Drop in. Author Talk: Bianca Lakoseljac, …more
When the expanded Leaside Gardens opens this fall, the original ice surface will be known thereafter as the Bert F. Grant Rink in recognition of the $250,000 legacy gift made by his three children in …more
This is the first in a series of occasional articles about famous people raised in Leaside who now live elsewhere. The Amazing Randi is known around the world, but probably more for what he’s done …more
Holland Bloorview is now recruiting volunteers 16+ years for its March Break program, an opportunity for high school students to complete their 40 hours of community service in one week. Volunteers work directly with disabled …more
John Henry always wanted a whippet. He likes their style. Lean. Intelligent. Exceedingly fast. And quiet in the house. About a year ago he bought Hefner, a one-year-old with the intention of having a family …more
The reminder email arrives every four weeks, its subject line proclaiming, Trade Date! It is time for 49 Leaside residents to deliver the books they’ve just finished reading to their next destinations, and to eagerly …more
Plans are getting set for Leaside’s 100th birthday gala bash, April 27, with local residents Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath co-emceeing the big event. It will be at All Canadian Self Storage, 1 Laird, courtesy …more
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