History
It’s a crime – in Leaside!
People often harken past to the innocence of the old days in their neighbourhood when everything was pure and ne’er a law was broken. Yet while Leaside has definitely seen its recent share of traffic …more
Articles by Susan Scandiffio
Sports
Congratulations to Ian Shaw Memorial Scholarship winner Emily Seal!
When 17-year-old Emily Seal told me that she had been an aggressive hockey player, I truly wanted to say “hogwash” (not the actual word I wanted to use, but this is a family publication). Seal …more
Sports
Chairman of the (snow)board
Jamie Behan is, as one of his coaches calls him, “a man of few words who speaks with his actions.” And in the world of snowboard racing, Behan has used his actions to become a …more
Sports
Get ready to watch some serious roller derby skirmishes
I recently sat down with Shove, Frosty, Viris, and Cheeks. These are not your Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, or Peter. They’re hard-core serious athletes who kick ass on the roller derby track. But while they are …more
People
Tabatha Bull: A force to be reckoned with
Tabatha Bull is fiercely proud of her Indigenous roots and has devoted her career and volunteer time to celebrating, promoting, protecting, and bettering the lives of Indigenous peoples living both within, and outside, their communities. …more
Sports
The Watsons: Elevating kids’ lives
Leaside boasts a wealth of independent business owners, many of whom are personally committed to our community. One such business moved into the neighbourhood nearly a year ago with a particular commitment to youth. Elevate …more
Sports
In synch – Alianna Craig swims into a bright future
I love sports. I spend a lot of time watching sports, reading about sports, and I love being active. But there are a lot of sports I know nothing about. Such is the case with …more
Sports
The King of Leaside Baseball inducted into the Toronto Sports Hall of Fame
Leaside Baseball has been in operation for 71 years and for the past 45 of those years, the league has been presided over by the King of Leaside Baseball, Howard Birnie. Not only is Birnie …more
Community
Better than a staycation: Local camps keep the fun at home in Leaside
Summer is just around the corner! Kids can’t wait to be out of school and parents are thrilled at the idea of not having to make lunches the night before school. Ten weeks of freedom! …more
Sports
For Miya Karatsu, inspiration starts at home
We all have our own stories about family, the good, the bad and the ugly. Some involve humour. Some involve poignancy. Some involve Hollywood-level draaaammmaaaa. But in the case of 16-year-old Miya Karatsu, family is …more