Community
The St. Anselm’s kids are all right!
As a mom of four kids under the age of 11 and co-chair of her children’s school parent council, Sonya Walker is a woman on the go. As a fitness enthusiast, she’s also a firm …more
Articles by Susan Scandiffio
People
I dare you to try to stand in Karen Jacoby’s way.
This is a woman who doesn’t let anyone, or anything, shake her determination. Even in the face of a debilitating disease which has turned her life upside down, Karen Jacoby has chosen to embrace her …more
Business
BLT pivots to humanitarian building
Leaside-based BLT Construction has been operating since 1995, designing and building projects throughout Toronto and across Canada. The majority of their work has been in the restaurant, hotel, retail, and recreational facilities sectors, while …more
COVID-19 Community Kindness
Meet Leaside’s food bank heroes
There’s no sugar-coating it. The Covid pandemic has brought unspeakable devastation to people’s lives. It’s been a long, rough ride for everyone. So, when someone brings joy to others during these times, it’s worth not …more
People
The Gibson/Allmans take joy in their family
Whether you’re raising one child or 10, the task is both a great joy and a great challenge. And when you have a child with special needs, the joy remains, but the challenges are definitely …more
People
If she builds it, they will come
Growing up in a low-income household, Peggy Tilbenny knew the value of a dollar. The family lived a minimal lifestyle out of necessity and stretched their budget never to waste any of their resources. Working …more
Community
Key Spinal Cord Injury fundraising event
This year, as all charities are experiencing, in-person fundraisers are being cancelled or re-emerging as new events. Such is the case with Spinal Cord Injury Ontario’s (SCIO) popular Ski and Snowboard Day, which is moving …more
Sports
La-Rose set to tackle TWO sports at U of South Florida
Playing multiple sports as a young person has scientifically-proven benefits. Developing various muscle groups, avoiding burnout by not focusing on one sport, and developing a multitude of physical skills are keys to strong physical development. …more
History
Leaside was once flying high as Toronto’s hub of ski jumping
Leaside is well-known for its shopping, its restaurants, its leafy streets, its 72 storage facilities … and its history of ski jumping. Yes, neighbours, Leaside was once THE hub of ski jumping in Toronto. In …more
Business
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
COVID-19 Holiday Season 2020 does not mean that I don’t want presents. I mean, it doesn’t mean that your friends and family don’t want presents. And what better place to shop for those presents than …more