The youth of Leaside have a long history of charitable work, kindness and generosity. Kids have held lemonade sales to raise money for cancer, diabetes and ALS research. They’ve raised funds for Sunnybrook, Sick Kids …more
One athlete and one athlete/builder were inducted into the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 17th. A Lifetime Contribution and Athlete of the Year Award were also handed out on an evening to honour …more
Renowned American doctor Dr. Kenneth Cooper once commented that “we do not stop exercising because we grow old, we grow old because we stop exercising.” At 92 years young, Cooper is a shining and fit …more
On October 25th, the team played at Georges Vanier and swept all their games before taking the final in a nailbiter against Malvern Collegiate. While the Leaside Lancers were down two tries to the Black …more
For the 20th straight year, the Leaside Toy Drive will be bringing toys, happiness and excitement to every primary school child in Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park. The community initiative has grown by leaps and bounds …more
In 1973, a group of Leaside girls approached a local boys’ hockey coach and asked if they could play in the arena. “We got tired of sitting around the arena watching the guys play. It …more
Inequity in access to quality sports facilities and enrichment programs for youth in low-income communities can lead to poorer academic performance and lack of exposure to important life and career pathways. In 2010, a group …more
Sure, you can score a coffee and scone around town. But what if you want that coffee plus a whole lot more? A local spot where people of all ages are invited to linger, make …more
In September of 2022, a hidden piece of Leaside’s history was demolished. There’s a good chance you might not even have realized it existed in the first place. Along Village Station Road to the right …more
For years, educational experts have extolled the virtues of outdoor learning. Studies have shown that kids learning outside the classroom perform better academically and have an increased enthusiasm for learning. Exhibit A: Joel Gibson, a …more
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