History
It’s a crime – in Leaside!
People often harken past to the innocence of the old days in their neighbourhood when everything was pure and ne’er a law was broken. Yet while Leaside has definitely seen its recent share of traffic …more
Community
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History
Two more Leaside streets bear CNR names
Randolph and McRae – two wonderful and important streets in Leaside. And likely named in honour of a railway executive in true Leaside fashion. When the Canadian Northern Railway built a line around the top …more
People
Remembering Bob Creighton, “Mr. Leaside”
Bob Creighton, known to many as “Mr. Leaside,” passed away peacefully at his home in Leaside on May 7th, surrounded by his family. Bob was in his 99th year. Bob was born in Toronto on …more
Churches
Leaside churches show their community spirit
Local schools and churches have played an important role as community centres for the town of Leaside practically since Day 1. Our community is blessed with excellent choices for local activities, such as Leaside Memorial …more
Cycling
What would make you feel safe cycling in Leaside?
Everyone who rides a bicycle has cautionary tales – the near misses at intersections, potholes not seen until it’s too late, lumbering trucks cutting the curb, and vehicles passing a little too close for comfort. …more
Community
Retiring agent Stephen Frazee reflects on three decades of change
When Stephen Frazee began selling real estate in 1988, the price of a single-family home in Leaside was about $350,000 to $400,000. CBC TV reported at the time that the average price in Toronto overall …more
Community
Laneway named to honour Edna Beange
The City of Toronto has officially named the lane mostly parallel to Bayview between McRae and Airdrie, to honour Leasider Edna Beange, who died in January, 2019, at the age of 98. The location is …more
Community
Leaside artist’s transformative art
Following the Bruce McArthur tragedy on Mallory Crescent, local decorative artist Suzanne Pratt helped me to paint my infamous garage door. Then she applied inspiring lyrics from the song “Nothing More” by The Alternate Routes. …more
Schools
LHS Robotics team takes the world stage
The Leaside High robotics team was the only TDSB representative among the 584 teams from 64 different countries that took part in the Vex Robotics World Championships in Louisville, KY from April 24 to 27. …more
People
Tabatha Bull: A force to be reckoned with
Tabatha Bull is fiercely proud of her Indigenous roots and has devoted her career and volunteer time to celebrating, promoting, protecting, and bettering the lives of Indigenous peoples living both within, and outside, their communities. …more