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
Since 2012, 21 Leaside High School graduates have attended university in the United Kingdom. According to Denise Wilson, curriculum leader for guidance, there are several reasons for this recent trend: First, students can enter professional …more
With Leaside High School’s 75th anniversary being celebrated this year, Leaside Life will be profiling a number of notable members of the school in various positions, as students, teachers, and more, to mark the milestone. …more
For a few weeks this past February, one stately Leaside maple tree was sporting a shiny bucket. A local resident with an interest in urban farming thought it would be a “fun experiment” to tap …more
Getting around by bike is good for the environment, right? After all, it’s powered by you and that means it’s an emissions-free, sustainable mode of travel. But what about the bike? Since resources were consumed …more
Well-known Leaside-based realtor Patrick Rocca is again a victim of ongoing anonymous, online harassment and attempted extortion. Following a similar attack in late 2017, the recent spate of online attacks started again in December 2019 …more
Ever wondered how far you can go on an indoor rowing machine? Apparently, really far. Like Laurie Martel, an ambitious person who discovered her indoor rowing passion a few years ago at Leaside’s Núcleo Fitness. …more
What is significant about the accompanying photo of Shirley Macdougall? You may guess it was taken in the 1960s, but you probably don’t recognize the plane – a Tri-Champ – or realize that Shirley Macdougall …more
One of the main goals of the TDSB’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan is to build strong relationships and partnerships within school communities to support student learning and wellbeing. With this goal in mind, one question we …more
When the temperatures dip and the roads get icy, do you pack your bike away? Winter biking is definitely not for everyone – I ride but only on snow-free roads. So, with spring, hopefully, on …more
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