On Friday, Oct. 25th, the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame once again celebrated the achievements of athletes and those who have volunteered tirelessly to build the local sports community. Hosted by celebrated local author Terry …more
The Leaside Baseball Association (LBA) took the city – and province – by storm this season, winning multiple titles and breaking its own organization’s records. Sixteen LBA teams qualified for City Finals, with a league-record …more
If you’ve been on the tennis scene in the neighbourhood over the past 30 years, chances are you know Rita Lee. This hyper-energetic volunteer has been the face of both the Leaside and Thorncliffe Park …more
If you’ve never tried Pilates or are looking for a new class, allow me to make a personal recommendation. Pilates is one of those “anyone can do it,” low impact-big results types of programs that …more
As Canada took to the world stage this past July at the Paris Olympics, one local athlete flew high as a competitor with the women’s artistic gymnastics team. Eighteen-year-old Leasider Cassie Lee was one of …more
Look out, Memphis Grizzlies! You’ve just signed a Leaside powerhouse. From M4G to 38103, Zach Edey has leaped, jumped, and scored through several postal and zip codes to end up where he is today …more
Leasider Janet Bolton has definitely found her passion in life – and she’s got the awards to show for it. The lawyer, mom, cyclist and former triathlete didn’t discover the world of rowing until age …more
Whether your goal is that your kids be safe and confident around water or become the next Penny Oleksiak, great swimming lessons are a must. And when private lessons are offered right here in the …more
Inspirational author Dr. Orison Swett Marden once wrote that “all who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible.” …more
Juggling athletics and academics can be challenging. Add in community service work, and the balancing act can be precarious! But for Grade 10 student Neil Katyal, his tremendous ability to deliver in school, on the …more
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