Community
Community spirit thrives during COVID-19
Maybe it was the pots and pans. Suddenly, in the early days of the pandemic, people all over Leaside started making a noise every night at 7 to show our healthcare heroes – many of …more
Articles by Suzanne Park
People
Leaside family has gone to the (guide) dogs
A book Karen Schmidt read when she was a girl – Elizabeth Heppner’s Inky: Seeing Eye Dog – was such a powerful influence that a few decades later, writers take note, she decided to act …more
Business
Pagnello’s Antiques takes a last walk down memory lane
Ever heard of a salt cellar, a telephone table or a breadbox? If not, your chance to find out about these common items from the past may be slipping away. Pagnello’s Antiques, a mainstay …more
Business
Shop where you love – Leaside!
What do you love most about Leaside? The friendliness, the community feel, strolling tree-lined streets, shopping for a wide variety of goods and services close to home? Hard to choose. Yet when we can finally …more
Community
How do we celebrate lives lived during COVID-19?
It seems neighbourly chitchats online or metres apart on the sidewalk are devoting more time to speculating about when we’ll get back to some semblance of normality. We’re all looking forward to gathering with family …more
Community
Mental health support when you need it
May is Mental Health Month and this year is more challenging than most. Luckily, Leaside has access to a number of organizations, groups and individuals helping us stay mentally healthy during these difficult times. Organizations …more
Community
Northlea’s blood donor clinic a priceless gift
Would you give a priceless gift to a complete stranger? Over the last 17 years thousands in our community have done just that. Since its inception, in February 2003, Leasiders have donated thousands of units …more
Community
Behind the scenes at Holland-Bloorview with two of its inspiring researchers
As we welcome the New Year, one of Leaside’s strongest community partners, Holland Bloorview, is embarking on a major expansion of its research institute, the Bloorview Research Institute, funded entirely through the generosity of donors. …more
Community
Just Do Kindness, born out of the 2018 Danforth tragedy and Leasiders’ inspiration
Kindness and caring go hand in hand, and both appear to be in ample supply in Leaside. Tragedy brings pain and suffering yet one Leaside family has transformed their pain into a precious gift honouring …more
Food
Chow down at Leaside’s brunch bunch
Whether you prefer a leisurely brunch or a quick grab and go breakfast, Leaside has much on offer. A casual stroll any weekend and many weekday mornings will reveal a thriving brunch culture in our …more