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Articles by Susan Scandiffio

About Susan Scandiffio
Susan Scandiffio was born in Scotland and raised in Toronto. While she holds a master’s degree in history, her main passion (besides her wonderful family) is sports. Susan can often be found at the A.C.C. or in a Leaside arena or playing field, scoping out stories for Leaside Life.
Player Profile: The Bernardo Family.
Sports

Bernardo family boasts three active hockey players

February 1, 2019 Susan Scandiffio

Growing up, there was always THAT house. The house where the neighbourhood kids met up. The house where kids could walk in, usually unannounced, and make themselves at home. (And sometimes make themselves a sandwich …more

Wayne Son Roberts. Photo by Lorne Wolk.
Entertainment

Leaside’s very own soul man

February 1, 2019 Susan Scandiffio

Wayne Son Roberts. He’s introspective, retrospective, reflective, and foresighted – traits which have led him to produce successful branding campaigns for companies, and to write and perform what he describes as blues-infused grooves. One of …more

Mrs. Bright at work.
Schools

8 Principals, 17 years and thousands of students

January 1, 2019 Susan Scandiffio

Bright. From Hebrew, “the one who is loved.” From Merriam-Webster: smart, brilliant, radiant, upbeat, cheerful, clever, shrewd, encouraging, distinguished, celebrated, wonderful, artistic. Never has a name been so fitting. After 17 years of committed service …more

Player Profile: Sam King.
Sports

Sam King – humble AND plays solid hockey

January 1, 2019 Susan Scandiffio

“Kids these days!” It’s a classic phrase used by every generation often forgetting their own adolescent shenanigans. But if you have the chance to sit down with teens as I do, “kids these days” followed …more

Scott, now interning with the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Sports

Finding his way Scott Hayden discovers his passion

January 1, 2019 Susan Scandiffio

Thirty years ago, an oddity known as Grade 13 saw its final year in the province of Ontario. Instead of kids leaving high school as 18 or 19-year-olds as they did pre-1988, kids are now …more

Artist Brandon Steen's sign proposal for Leaside.
Community

Leaside street chic revisited

December 1, 2018 Susan Scandiffio

If you never ask, then you’ll never know. In our September issue, we asked you, our valuable readers, for your thoughts on a proposal by Leaside resident and artist Brandon Steen. Leaside, Steen proposed, should …more

The DeMelo Sisters.
Sports

These sisters have one another’s (hockey) backs

December 1, 2018 Susan Scandiffio

There are two things I have wanted almost my entire life that just aren’t in the cards. From the age of 9, I desperately wanted to be on Hockey Night in Canada as a colour …more

Caroline with her collection of 110 donated pairs of shoes.
Community

The shoe must go on as Caroline Spitzer takes over drive

December 1, 2018 Susan Scandiffio

Physical activity. It’s essential for developing strong bones and it lowers the risk of several diseases. It helps you keep a healthy body weight and improves mood. Importantly, for students, physical activity has been shown …more

Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire, 1993. Bob, 50, is the first person to swim the entire lake.
Sports

Marathoner Bob Weir swims his way to new peaks

December 1, 2018 Susan Scandiffio

When someone tells you they climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro just for “something to do,” you know you’re not dealing with your New Year’s resolution “athlete.” Bob Weir, in fact, is nowhere near your average athlete. Weir …more

L-R: Organizers Jeff Hohner, Ed Wong, Mike Zivot and Daryn Everett with some of their loot.
Community

15 years’ strong for the Leaside Community Toy Drive and Men’s Night Out

December 1, 2018 Susan Scandiffio

The Leaside Community Toy Drive and Men’s Night Out. The name of the event may seem long. But the aim of the evening is simple, yet extraordinary. Since 2004, a group of men have gathered …more

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A beloved teacher’s name graces the former Markham Avenue

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Those who grew up on Markham Avenue in Leaside but moved from the neighbourhood would be forgiven for wondering what had happened to their street if they returned for a visit. The roadway formerly known ...more
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