Leaside High School’s Class of 2020 impressed Denise Wilson, the retiring head of guidance, with their hopeful, positive and mature attitude while dealing with a difficult end to their graduating year. This closeknit group supported …more
Part 2 continued from July Issue (https://leasidelife.com/does-the-leaside-library-add-value-to-your-life/) Seven “areas of challenge and opportunity to explore” were identified: What unique value can the library add in these seven focus areas? 1. Decline in affordability and increase …more
With Leaside High School’s 75th anniversary being celebrated this year, Leaside Life is profiling a number of notable members of the school in various positions, as students, teachers, and more, to mark the milestone. If …more
The Wilkens family knows how to stay together – even when they’re apart. More than 40 years ago, Otto Wilkens and his younger brother, Ernie, worked together as masons. They realized that, while they could …more
As much of the world’s attention focused on the Black Lives Matter movement, I initially said little in person and over social media about it. To be honest, I felt like I didn’t have something …more
Bike Share is rolling out 160 new stations this summer and recently two of them landed in Leaside. Operated by the Toronto Parking Authority, Bike Share now boasts 625 stations and 6,850 bikes in the …more
Even as children, Leaside twins Kimberly and Laura Malouin knew they wanted to be teachers when they helped their aunt set up her classroom. Now, with their years of preparation and varied experiences, they are …more
If you’re a Leasider on Facebook, I’ll bet you’re also a member of the Leaside Community Facebook page. Currently, there are 7,555 members – most of whom live in Leaside. Lots of traffic on this …more
Leasiders hoping to take advantage of the quiet streets, car-free zones and maybe some new protected bike lanes as promised by ActiveTO are bound to be disappointed. The program, announced on May 6th, is designed …more
The third guided walking tour of Leaside deals with the institutional lands accessed from Kilgour Rd. This is north of Glenvale and south of Burke Brook. But is this Leaside? The historical boundary of the …more
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