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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.
COVID-19 Community Kindness

Meet Leaside’s food bank heroes

March 1, 2021 Susan Scandiffio

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

March 1, 2021 Susan Scandiffio

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

Peggy Tilbenny.
People

If she builds it, they will come

February 1, 2021 Susan Scandiffio

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

February 1, 2021 Susan Scandiffio

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

January 1, 2021 Susan Scandiffio

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

January 1, 2021 Susan Scandiffio

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

A sampling of some of the items in our Holiday Gift Guide 2020.
Business

Holiday Gift Guide 2020

December 1, 2020 Susan Scandiffio

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

Business

Leaside libations to whet your holiday thirst

December 1, 2020 Susan Scandiffio

While your circle of party-goers may be a whole lot smaller this year, COVID cannot (nay, will not!) take away from celebrating this holiday season. Leaside has a lot of local options for the drink-side …more

Sports

Leaside’s athletes – undaunted by the pandemic

November 1, 2020 Susan Scandiffio

Finding a tee time this year was harder than locating a pack of toilet paper. Golf is awesome! But it’s also one of a dwindling number of activities not cancelled due to COVID-19.  Many athletes …more

People

A disciplined athlete with a philanthropic heart

November 1, 2020 Susan Scandiffio

Alessandro Sproul jokes on his Instagram page that “cycling is not just about shaving your legs and getting up at ridiculous hours.” Anyone who has witnessed the 23-year-old Leasider in action knows there is so …more

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Leaside Transformer Station

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The Leaside Heritage Preservation Society (LHPS) is dedicated to celebrating Leaside’s impressive history and its continued impact on our present-day lives. A great example of this is the Leaside Transformer station. This massive power facility, ...more
Recent Posts
  • Meet Leaside’s food bank heroes
  • Kinley is realizing her goal – to live her authentic life
  • Eliminating poverty in Canada – it can be done
  • Long-time Leaside physician Dr. Talvi Maimets is ready for her next adventure
  • Leasiders are making cycling better
  • A tribute to Shirley McNaughton, education pioneer
  • Starstruck in Leaside, or just another Pie in the Sky?
  • Get ready. Get set. Grow! in 2021
  • The Gibson/Allmans take joy in their family
  • Caped crusader fundraises for Holland Bloorview
  • That takes the cake
  • Calm that traffic!
  • Editor’s welcome
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