It’s been said that if you find work you love, you won’t work a day in your life. Take Leasider Shawn Adams. As a master archery teacher and coach, he is living his lifelong dream …more
When you’re a sporty kid in Leaside, you’re bound to spend time in the arena, Trace Manes, the pool and/or Talbot Park. Peter Adjey did just that. As a hockey goalie and baseball player, Adjey …more
While much attention is paid to the mantra “health is wealth,” it’s hard not to look past the other obvious truth that unfortunately, in many cases, “wealth is health.” With the high cost of non-processed …more
The youth of Leaside have a long history of charitable work, kindness and generosity. Kids have held lemonade sales to raise money for cancer, diabetes and ALS research. They’ve raised funds for Sunnybrook, Sick Kids …more
One athlete and one athlete/builder were inducted into the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 17th. A Lifetime Contribution and Athlete of the Year Award were also handed out on an evening to honour …more
Renowned American doctor Dr. Kenneth Cooper once commented that “we do not stop exercising because we grow old, we grow old because we stop exercising.” At 92 years young, Cooper is a shining and fit …more
On October 25th, the team played at Georges Vanier and swept all their games before taking the final in a nailbiter against Malvern Collegiate. While the Leaside Lancers were down two tries to the Black …more
For the 20th straight year, the Leaside Toy Drive will be bringing toys, happiness and excitement to every primary school child in Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park. The community initiative has grown by leaps and bounds …more
In 1973, a group of Leaside girls approached a local boys’ hockey coach and asked if they could play in the arena. “We got tired of sitting around the arena watching the guys play. It …more
Inequity in access to quality sports facilities and enrichment programs for youth in low-income communities can lead to poorer academic performance and lack of exposure to important life and career pathways. In 2010, a group …more
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