Nature
Crothers Woods
Crothers Woods. It’s just around the corner. But until Leaside Life asked me to write about it, I had no idea what, or where, it was. But once I had discovered it, I realized why …more
Articles by Susan Scandiffio
Sports
Leaside’s Lucca Agate works hard, stays humble and runs like the wind
If Lucca Agate follows one philosophy in life, it seems to be “work hard, stay humble.” After less than a year and a half as a runner, the once self-confessed sugar fiend has taken on …more
People
Hair today, gone tomorrow as Leasider donates her locks
Leasiders never fail to amaze with their generosity. Whether it’s a family in crisis getting dinners made by neighbours, an event run to benefit charities, or a group of strangers on the hunt for a …more
Sports
Come and cheer our boys of summer, the U18 Leaside Leafs
I LOVE live sporting events. Whether it’s watching my kids, amateurs, or professionals playing a myriad of sports, the thrill of the game rarely fails to entertain. But live sports can sometimes be costly. Want …more
Sports
Meet this year’s Ian Shaw Memorial Scholarship winner
While the Stanley Cup finals just ended (yes, they play hockey in June), the game is never far from mind in Canada. Games, clinics, and off-ice training are all part of spring and summer hockey …more
Sports
The Bayview Cup score: Leaside 7, Davisville Village 4
The world has witnessed some bitter rivalries. From the Capulets and the Montagues, to Coyote and the Roadrunner, not to mention the Leafs vs. the Habs and dogs vs. mail carriers, we have certainly experienced …more
People
Ndecision – Leaside’s band of brothers
I have a fairly strict stance against using Drake lyrics in any aspect of my daily life, but just this once, I may have to draw upon his poetry. As he once mused, “I swear …more
Community
Sunnybrook launches campaign – “Where Impossible Becomes I’m Possible”
We’re fortunate to have access to some of the best medical centres in the world. And in Leaside, we’re especially fortunate to be sitting on the doorstep of one of the greatest hospitals in the …more
People
Running: just what the doctor ordered for this Leaside surgeon
If you need any proof that exercise makes people happy, keep an eye out for Dr. Joao Rezende-Neto running through Leaside on any given day. Dr. Rezende has one of those smiles that radiate warmth. …more
People
Two Leasiders with the courage to face mental health challenges
There’s an old saying: “a problem shared is a problem halved.” In the case of mental health challenges, sharing has two strong benefits. Not only does talk therapy allow those facing struggles to open up …more