Diane Gray remembers a quieter Leaside
Diane Gray’s maternal grandfather, W.T. Oliver, was a housebuilder in Leaside and East York. He would purchase a lot or two, build houses on them, move into one, buy another few lots… rinse and repeat. …more
Diane Gray’s maternal grandfather, W.T. Oliver, was a housebuilder in Leaside and East York. He would purchase a lot or two, build houses on them, move into one, buy another few lots… rinse and repeat. …more
“The worst thing that can happen is people will say no.” No one who knows her says “NO” to Susan Scandiffio, whose persistence has made her the recipient of the Agnes Macphail Award for 2024. …more
Lorna Krawchuk I have two memories specifically of working with John Godfrey when he was the MP for Don Valley West. John and his staff put a lot of time and effort into working with …more
When Alan Redway died in early January, his family said that he did not wish a public announcement and “hoped that those close to him would understand and respect his wishes.” While respecting his wishes, …more
February is a special time for those of you with memories of Scouting or Guiding. February 22 marks the joint birthday of founders Lord Robert Baden-Powell and his wife Olave St Clair. One person who …more
Kathryn Whaley describes herself as “so blessed to be part of such a supportive community.” She is referring to her church community at Leaside Presbyterian Church, her neighbourhood community in North Leaside and also a …more
I’m told that Jing is short for Beijing, which might make it even easier to remember this newish eatery, which opened in August on the site of the long-lived California Roll at 1634 Bayview. Prominently …more
Richard Harrington had been living in North Leaside for more than 50 years when he died 18 years ago. But it’s entirely possible that none but his closest neighbours realized the remarkable talent of their …more
It’s been a tough time for jack.org fundraiser extraordinaire Tim Sellers, a super active Leasider sidelined by an Achilles tendon injury over the summer. Tim’s always been active in sports – hockey, track and field, …more
Veterinarian Larry Tung was not always a Leasider. But he has been one now for more than two decades, at the Laird-Eglinton Pet Hospital. The Toronto-born Tung initially headed for the Maritimes, and a while …more
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