Smart. Driven. Compassionate. Diligent. Dedicated. It’s hard to decide which adjective best fits Leasider Katja Werner. Originally from Germany, Werner arrived in Canada in 2005 after spending time in Ireland and the United States. Her …more
With Leaside High School’s 75th anniversary being celebrated this year, Leaside Life will be profiling a number of notable members of the school in various positions, as students, teachers, and more, to mark the milestone. …more
When I last wrote about Leaside basketball phenom Zach Edey in the August 2018 issue of Leaside Life, he was working hard to up his game. See article here. For the past year and a …more
A lot of us have been in the same situation. ’Tis the season to be jolly at holiday parties. But ’tis also the season of getting up the next morning for an early rising child, …more
The Leaside Flames Bantam AA team took to the road in a hockey weekend they will never forget. On October 25th, the boys, their parents, and coaches headed to Manitoulin Island with over 450 …more
Ninety-nine-year-old Al Wallace sits in a chair at the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre and recounts that as a pilot fighting in World War II, one never knew “whether a mission would be a one-way or a …more
Since 2013, the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame has recognized and celebrated the talent of local athletes and the invaluable contributions of volunteers in sports. This years’ four new members, along with the Hall of …more
There is an old adage that says one should “work hard in silence, and let success be your noise.” Leasider Glen Harwood exemplifies this precept. A humble man who works hard in life and sport, …more
Often times a sporting event ends with two groups of winners – the victorious team and those who bet on them. In the case of the recent Leaside Grand Slam Tournament, though, many experienced, and …more
I’m thinking of standing in a fully enclosed 31 x 21 ft. box and having a small rubber ball hurled at my head at speeds of up to 250 km/hr. Because I’m just that brave. …more
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