Imagine if we could count the number of Leaside friendships, innovations and businesses launched by schoolyard conversations. They would likely number in the thousands. A few years ago, one such conversation started with a simple …more
Early in December, Leaside Library’s community room was set up for a group scheduled to meet at 4:30 p.m. As the participants, aged 13 to 17, arrived and took their seats, they warmly greeted each …more
On a blustery cold Saturday in early November, a dozen north and south Leasiders gathered in Leaside High’s parking lot intent on exploring Walmsley Brook, a hidden river that runs under the school. The group’s …more
We all do things for love, from small deeds like making coffee to grand gestures like professing our love in a banner across the sky. Leasiders are among the beneficiaries of the late John Bitove …more
Do you have fond memories of being bundled up in your winter coat, hat, mitts and boots, then hustled downtown where you searched for the perfect viewing spot to stand for ages in the …more
Two Leaside friends aren’t letting dementia and a move get in their way. Debbie Danbrook, an accomplished and world-renowned flutist, and her former across-the-hall neighbour Norma like to get together for tea every now and …more
Every journey has its predictable and unexpected, mundane and exceptional, annoying and delightful elements. Dementia is a unique journey that arrives unannounced making it challenging to prepare for and navigate. Whether you, a family member …more
Many of us can recall, as kids, the first spring day when our bikes came out and we raced around the neighbourhood thrilled with the freedom and joy of adventure. Today it seems many people …more
We put the call out for more Leasiders living in the homes where they grew up. It seems there are a lot of Leasiders living here for the long haul. Here are two more: Brenda …more
Unlike the legendary Flying Dutchman ghost ship which could never make port, Wilmar Kortleever wasted no time making his overseas journey and landing in Leaside. Although he was deeply ensconced in his Netherlands community, life …more
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